TELLY’S Melanie Sykes was driven to tears after Leigh Francis made offensive remarks at her for three hours while playing his Keith Lemon character.
Mel, 50, revealed she complained to producers about the abuse — spouted in front of a live studio audience. It took place during filming when she was a panellist on ITV’s Through The Keyhole.
Mel said she reported the behaviour of Francis, 48, to production firm Talkback. The mum of two has only just revealed her ordeal — which happened in 2018 — and says it left her crying all night.
Leigh, as Lemon, hosted the show for six series, until it was axed last year. He also fronts risque ITV2 panel show Celebrity Juice.
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