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| Portrayed by | Leigh Francis | ||||
| Duration | Whatever I Want (2000) Bo' Selecta! (2000–06) Celebrity Juice (2008–present) | ||||
| Created by | Leigh Francis | ||||
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Keith Ian Lemon is an unorthodox fictional character portrayed by English comedian Leigh Francis. He first appeared in the short-lived Whatever I Want in 2000, before later going on to make several appearances in Francis' sketch comedy Bo' Selecta!. Lemon has now been adopted into popular culture and is most famous for his comedy panel show Celebrity Juice and his 2012 film Keith Lemon: The Film, both of which feature Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton. He is known for his flamboyant personality and dandyish appearance.
Background
In a 2006 interview with The Guardian, Leigh Francis claimed that Keith Lemon is loosely based on his best friend (whose name is also Keith Lemon). Lemon is easily distinguished by his on Gets Fruity with Louie Spence|work=The Sun|date=25 March 2010|accessdate=30 September 2010}}</ref> According to Francis, Lemon's background is that of a failed businessman, who was most successful in 1993, when he won the prestigious Businessman of the Year award for his innovative creation, the "securi-pole". He currently lives with his girlfriend, Rosie (Laura Aikman), in Leeds but to her disdain he frequently visits his 'love of his life' Ruth Hardy (he has asked Rosie if they could pair up!)
- "'We're just mucking about'". The Guardian. 11 October 2006. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
- Keith Lemon | Unofficial Keith Lemon Fansite!