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Holly Willoughby gives nod to Keith Lemon as she returns to film ITV Celebrity Juice's final episode

Fans of Celebrity Juice were left gutted earlier this year when it was announced that the show would be cancelled. ITV's long-running comedy panel show ran for 14 years with 26 series featuring a whole host of famous faces.

Host Leigh Francis, who plays his alter-ego Keith Lemon, revealed the news in June with a statement on Twitter alongside a reel of the show's best moments. The post read: "After 14 years, 26 series, 300 eps @CelebJuice is concluding later this year with two farewell specials. 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."

Celebrity Juice first began in 2008 with Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton as team captains. Paddy McGuinness then took Fearne's spot after she quit with Mel B replacing him shortly after.

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Holly Willoughby then announced that she was quitting the show in 2020 after what she described as "12 years of fantastic chaos."

In May 2020 she announced the news writing: "Thank you @celebjuiceofficial for 12 years of fantastic chaos. I can’t quite believe what we’ve done and how quick that time has gone.

"Thank you to you all for watching, we’ve always had the loudest and best audiences."

In more recent years the late-night entertainment show, which sees celebrity teams go head-to-head in a series of crazy games and challenges, has featured Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore as the two team captains.

Holly, Ferne, Emily and Laura have now all returned to film the final two farewell episodes with host Keith Lemon, which are expected to air later this year.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby shared a photo with her 8.1 million followers on Instagram revealing the striking outfit she had chosen to wear for filming that was dedicated to her friend Keith Lemon.

Holly wrote: "With a heavy heart it’s time to say goodbye and thank you to @celebjuiceofficial … The final farewell outfit and it’s a nod to the legend that is @keithlemon … oosh… love you."

Fans and fellow celebs rushed to compliment the TV star with I'm A Celeb's Olivia Attwood writing: "Love the suit!!"

Fellow Celebrity Juice star and former Love Island host Laura Whitmore wrote: "here we go!! xxx".

TV personality Vanessa Feltz added: " Fabulous!."

Whilst filming Holly also shared a post with Ferne and Keith who started the show together back in 2008.

Giving a nod to the classic tagline, the presenter wrote: "If I don't see ya' through the week, I'll see ya' through the window… it’s been a pleasure @celebjuiceofficial @fearnecotton @keithlemon."

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