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Janine Yaqoob

Keith Lemon: 'I am not as filthy on my new show as I am on Celebrity Juice'

Celebrity Juice’s Keith Lemon says X-rated gags have been squeezed out of his new TV show.

The comic is notorious for nudity and toe-curling sex jokes on his ITV2 programme.

But fans will see a very ­different side tonight on Channel 4’s Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft.

The show has contestants creating something ­spectacular for celebrity clients.

Keith, 45, said: “On Celebrity Juice it’s a world where there is no law. You can say and do what you want.

“But you have to be ­respectful of people on Fantastical Factory as they’re busy making creations.

Keith said he told his mates 'not to expect to see me doing what I do on Celebrity Juice' (Channel 4)

“I’m quieter, I walk around and ask questions. I told my mates not to expect to see me doing what I do on Juice.”

Keith co-presents the show with Naked Attraction host Anna Richardson, 49.

The comedian’s mum Pat plays tea lady in the Fantastical Factory.

Keith Lemon's new show will see contestants creating something spectacular for celebrity clients (Channel 4)
Fantastical Factory co-hosts Anna Richardson and Keith Lemon (MarkJohnson)

Keith said: “Anna is naughtier than me. She asked my mum if she still had sex.”

Keith, who has also starred in the near-the-knuckle sketch show Bo’ Selecta! went on: “Fantastical Factory is ­different to what I have done in the past.

"People expect naughtiness but this is a family show and there are no sex toys being thrown about.

Keith Lemon and his mum Pat, who's going to be a bit hit with Fantastical Factory fans (MarkJohnson)

“It’s a very different vibe for me. On Celebrity Juice, nine times out of ten I am slightly drunk.”

In the new six-part show, four contestants use their a­rtistic talent to impress Keith and Anna.

Celebrities such as Eamonn Holmes, Mel B, Nick Grimshaw and Martin Kemp make special appearances.

Keith, a talented crafter himself,­ ­added: “People don’t know I craft. I made a lot of the props for Bo’ Selecta! It’s a joy to make something from nothing.”

  • Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft is on this Sunday night on C4 at 8pm
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