ITV Celebrity Juice axed after 14 years as Keith Lemon thanks viewers for 'longest, most fun party'

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ITV's long-running show Celebrity Juice has been cancelled after 14 years on air. Host Leigh Francis, who plays his alter-ego Keith Lemon, confirmed the news to fans in a statement on Twitter.

The award-winning comedy panel show has ran for 26 series with 300 episodes featuring celebrity panellists and team captions including Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo, Paddy McGuinness and Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore as the most recent team captains.

Keith Lemon shared the news with devastated viewers on Wednesday alongside a reel of the show's best moments. The Twitter post read: "After 14 years, 26 series, 300 eps @CelebJuice is concluding later this year with two farewell specials. READ MORE: ITV's Lorraine Kelly fights back tears as she pays emotional tribute to 'incredible friend' Deborah James "Thank you so so much to everyone who watched, to the team captains, guests, crew and itv2.

It was the longest most fun party! I had a wonderful time. Big love x." The late-night entertainment show saw celebrity teams go head-to-head in a series of crazy games and challenges about current events and the latest celebrity gossip.