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11.06.2020 - 14:13

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Television personality Leigh Francis has been spotted for the first time since his emotional public apology over offensive blackface stunts.

The 47-year-old comedian, who is also known as Keith Lemon, stepped out in North London days after apologising for the hurt had had caused over black celebrity impersonations.

In the pictures, Leigh looked downcast as he headed out for a walk in a large pair of shades and a print bucket hat. He opted for a large print denim jacket and checkered cropped trousers, as well as trainers.

In a response to the growing Black Lives Matter movement, the stand-up comedian recently voiced a tearful apology about his noughties comedy show Bo' Selecta!

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