Comedy is subjective. People who are offended have the option not to watch it. The answer is not to remove it as people who do find it funny should still have the option to watch it if they want.
I never cared for his characters, but have always been curious about who the real Leigh Francis is - and it was very nice to (virtually) meet him. Great chat.
If people need to be sheltered from any opinions or jokes that does not correlate with their views then you are self absorbed and immature. When you grow up you realise only people you love and are close to you can hurt you. Its not high school popularity contest.
Lots of admiration for him. Great interview. Enjoy his humour and it all still makes me laugh. When he used to do Mel b, and then she’d be on celebrity juice and he’d do that voice to her 😂 👌🏻
I'm glad I saw your pod cast I always thought this person was Keith lemon who done everything else as characters I didnt know Keith lemon was a character,can tell you'd have a right laugh with Leigh,thankyou both stay blessed 🙏
Surely when guests went onto shows like Bo Selecta, they knew what they were going into. Obvs the main controversy of that show was Craig David, who, quite frankly, should be grateful, as it kept him relevant and in the public spotlight. He was well known for being up himself, and no way should Leigh have needed to apologise about his characterisation of Craig David. It’s like going to watch Chubby Brown, then coming out complaining about being offended 😮😮😮.
The woke brigade were on his tail so he was advised to apologise. The apology was toe curling, with crocodile tears and pleading with the public that if he caused offence, he was deeply sorry. It saved him being cancelled and his career down the swany. Can't really blame him.
I'm sure I remember seeing him before Bo Selecta as a scientist or science teacher character by a chalkboard. If I remember rightly the character sounded and acted a lot like the Marilyn Manson character from Bo Selecta. Can anyone else remember this or am I going mad?
Leigh Francis is an all time top bloke who shouldn’t have to apologise for anything he’s done. All of his characters were done in an affectionate or just silly way. Never appeared nasty, just genuinely funny and daft. Sadly there’s not enough of that kind of fun in this world. Everything is over analysed and taken seriously. It’s a laff for fooks sake! 🙄
I thought he was perfectly reasonable..not selling out at all..he didn’t apologise he explained about the time he made the bo selecta stuff unapologetically and threw out an apology for those that feel offended now..
Never mind apologising for Bo Selecta….I’ve seen Through the Keyhole… 😮 Fortunately, Bo wasn’t cancelled and we can still watch clips online. Leigh knows it was just a silly, juvenile comedy show, but a very funny one. He’s just apologising to be nice, which isn’t such a bad thing.
Someone said in the comments they lost respect for his wokeness, I totally agree, I never thought he’d be such easily influenced!!! Why can’t Rylan just show off his ginger hair! We all know it’s bright ginger!! Stop hiding!!
Only liked the Bo Selecta thing he did. But as usual the no sense of humour minority shout the loudest and we all crumble leaving us made to feel like it’s us with the problem.
I understand a comedian not wanting to upset anyone. But the question is, why is any individual upset or offended at a comedy characterisation??? Impersonations have been around for centuries. Grow up.
You CANT give offence..YO CAN ONLY TAKE IT !!!! ...What's he done since juice ? .... NOTHING..Bo Selecta MADE him and gave him a platform for notoriety and fame. Sh..t himself and went woke scared of being cancelled. Absolute helmet !
Brilliant interview!! It just flew by! Loved it! ❤
Bo selecta is the best thing he ever did
Looked down on by comedians (even at the time), disowned by many now, properly belly-laughed at by most when they first saw it...
This was so good to listen to , people need to realise that it’s all a laugh & people are human.
im offended that he has apologised
Comedy is subjective. People who are offended have the option not to watch it. The answer is not to remove it as people who do find it funny should still have the option to watch it if they want.
I never cared for his characters, but have always been curious about who the real Leigh Francis is - and it was very nice to (virtually) meet him. Great chat.
The best ever Celebrity Juice episode was the one where Danny Dyer was teaching Keith how to act hard 😂😂 "Malcolm You're Hurting Me" 😂😂.
It’s amazing how comedians are happy to give up their comedy to try and cosy up to people who are never happy. One apology is never enough.
When we have comedians apologising for jokes, we know the world has become a weird, weird old place.
As Ricky Gervais says:
“ITS A JOKE.”
If people need to be sheltered from any opinions or jokes that does not correlate with their views then you are self absorbed and immature.
When you grow up you realise only people you love and are close to you can hurt you.
Its not high school popularity contest.
Yet you need to be sheltered from the opinion that accountability matters. Do see the irony in this? I suspect you don't or more accurately, can't.
It's a shame that he felt the need to apologise to the permanently offended, woke audience. He lost a lot of his fans once that happened.
"Fans" 😂😂.
Lots of admiration for him.
Great interview. Enjoy his humour and it all still makes me laugh. When he used to do Mel b, and then she’d be on celebrity juice and he’d do that voice to her 😂 👌🏻
It was iconic. And very funny. Shocking he apologised. Game over lee
I'm glad I saw your pod cast I always thought this person was Keith lemon who done everything else as characters I didnt know Keith lemon was a character,can tell you'd have a right laugh with Leigh,thankyou both stay blessed 🙏
Got the bo selectas on dvd funny them...
“Are you loookin at me grapes?!” 😂
It was so nice to listen to and get a sense of the man behind the characters. He seems so chilled and care free.
Craaaaig David can i get a rewind 😂 , mel b got a sense of humor, Craig David hasn't.
Surely when guests went onto shows like Bo Selecta, they knew what they were going into. Obvs the main controversy of that show was Craig David, who, quite frankly, should be grateful, as it kept him relevant and in the public spotlight. He was well known for being up himself, and no way should Leigh have needed to apologise about his characterisation of Craig David. It’s like going to watch Chubby Brown, then coming out complaining about being offended 😮😮😮.
Fantastically funny characters.I watch rewinds often.Even Rhino Jeans!
People are still into it but certain people won't allow others to have a laugh
He lost my respect when he started pandering to the wokeoids.
I'm sure he doesn't care.
@ADHDIYuk I'm sure I don't care that you think he doesn't care.
Same ere
Lost all respect for him
@@ADHDIYukso what’s your point?
I love being someone else i just comment on live RUclips channels never go too far but close 😂
Love Lee. He is also an amazing maker/artist.
Legend
Didn't know about the controversy..always thought he's a genius ❤
He grew up.
Comes with adulthood 🤡
Offence is taken, not given. Leigh has nothing to apologise for, but he's doing it anyway. Very disappointing.
‘If somebody is offended - you have to apologise”??? WTAF? Is he serious?
Keith Lemon was not good, but Bo Selecta first 2 series were comic genius.
Keith Lemon was brilliant in Bo Selecta series 3
Leigh "caravan" is just your Leeds accent lol. Andrea Ripley (Rex's Daughter) Enjoyed the interview.
Never apologise to the mob.
class interview. love it!
Sad that he apologies really. Bit late for anyone holding out for an apology. Bo Selecta was funny.
Legend.
The safest thing…. We, as Brits are masters of comedy and this far left wokeism is taking it all away and turning us into bland, beige saddos.
The woke brigade were on his tail so he was advised to apologise. The apology was toe curling, with crocodile tears and pleading with the public that if he caused offence, he was deeply sorry. It saved him being cancelled and his career down the swany. Can't really blame him.
I'm sure I remember seeing him before Bo Selecta as a scientist or science teacher character by a chalkboard. If I remember rightly the character sounded and acted a lot like the Marilyn Manson character from Bo Selecta.
Can anyone else remember this or am I going mad?
yes i do remember. on uktv
Yet another who's fallen on his knees to try and avoid being cancelled by the woke mob. Pathetic
Wow first time seen Lee as Lee . Nice makes a change. 🤟🏼😜🇬🇧
Leigh Francis is an all time top bloke who shouldn’t have to apologise for anything he’s done. All of his characters were done in an affectionate or just silly way. Never appeared nasty, just genuinely funny and daft. Sadly there’s not enough of that kind of fun in this world. Everything is over analysed and taken seriously. It’s a laff for fooks sake! 🙄
Yorkshire
never stopped or apologised to Craig David on the way up, but now everyone (sheep) leans to the narrative.
I thought he was perfectly reasonable..not selling out at all..he didn’t apologise he explained about the time he made the bo selecta stuff unapologetically and threw out an apology for those that feel offended now..
What a plank! Worried about being cancelled lol, he's pandering to the woke 😂
Observations too the verb acting stupid without actually being stupid is a real skill
Never mind apologising for Bo Selecta….I’ve seen Through the Keyhole… 😮
Fortunately, Bo wasn’t cancelled and we can still watch clips online. Leigh knows it was just a silly, juvenile comedy show, but a very funny one. He’s just apologising to be nice, which isn’t such a bad thing.
its pathetic
It's a choice to be offended....Mary Whitehouse has won....
Someone said in the comments they lost respect for his wokeness, I totally agree, I never thought he’d be such easily influenced!!!
Why can’t Rylan just show off his ginger hair! We all know it’s bright ginger!! Stop hiding!!
Leaving at 1 minute in - as said by many, lost respect for him joining the Woke brigade.
lookin more like phil mitchel keith lemon,yae always made me laugh
Only liked the Bo Selecta thing he did. But as usual the no sense of humour minority shout the loudest and we all crumble leaving us made to feel like it’s us with the problem.
Leigh francis, money for old clog irons!
I understand a comedian not wanting to upset anyone. But the question is, why is any individual upset or offended at a comedy characterisation???
Impersonations have been around for centuries. Grow up.
Crab paste!
Should never apologise and take a leaf out of Ricky Gervais’s book.
Can I get a reeeeeeeeeeewind
You CANT give offence..YO CAN ONLY TAKE IT !!!! ...What's he done since juice ? .... NOTHING..Bo Selecta MADE him and gave him a platform for notoriety and fame. Sh..t himself and went woke scared of being cancelled. Absolute helmet !
Whys he always wearing that stupid hat ?
Damn. Has he found god or something?
Rylan has a very wide mouth.
Now he’s very rich. He’s sooo sorry about any offence caused.
thi si swhy ricky gervais is a genius. appologise for NOTHING
Leigh Francis is my most disliked comedian ( if you can even call him one) , he is really irritating.
Is the Gay Boy Ming the Merciless?
Didnt offend me hes not offensive because hes not funny at all
No Selecta was amazing and part of my childhood. Woke brigade and he shouldn’t have to apologize.
Yep , he’s lost my respect . Pandering to the woke .