Keith Lemon pays emotional tribute to Celebrity Juice as he films last ever episodes after 14 years
KEITH Lemon has paid an emotional tribute to Celebrity Juice ahead of the final series airing.
Keith, whose real name is Leigh Francis, penned the tribute ahead of filming his last ever episodes.
Taking to Twitter, the 49-year-old said: "After 14 years,26 series,308 episodes tomorrow we film the last 2."
He added: "We’re going out with a bang….tidy!"
In a statement released by ITV, Keith also said: "I’ve already said this, but it’s been the best party ever.
"But as always there comes a point when the party has to end. It’s been the most ace times and we’re gonna go out with a bang!"
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Original team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton will return for the final episodes, ITV have confirmed.
They'll appear alongside the current captains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore.
The unpredictable, laugh-out-loud panel show, which first began in 2008, will see a host of familiar faces return, to play some of the most popular games of series gone by.
Maya Jama, Big Narstie, Chris Ramsey, Will Mellor, Johnny Vegas and Joey Essex will all make an appearance.
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The one-hour special will air on Thursday December 8 at 10pm on ITV2.
Following the last ever studio will be Celebrity Juice: The Last Hurrah, a 60-minute compilation episode which will look back through some of the greatest moments from the last 14 years.
It'll feature contributions from an array of celebrities that have taken part across the programme run.
ITV have confirmed that the special will air on Thursday December 15 at 10pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
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