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Susan Knox

You've Been Framed host admits axe of ITV show after 33 years makes 'total sense'

Former You've Been Framed host Lisa Riley has broken her silence after it was announced that the ITV show being axed after 33 years on air.

ITV bosses have reportedly called time on You've Been Framed as viewers now turn to social media for funny clips instead of watching them on TV.

The ITV entertainment programme, which first aired with original host Jeremy Beadle in April 1990, saw members of the public send in their amusing home videos which often saw people falling down, animals acting up, and funny dance routines.

The once popular show, which once had up to 15 millions viewers tuning in, has seen it's audience numbers drop drastically with the last episode, fronted by Harry Hill, airing in August last year.

Emmerdale actress, 46, presented the show from 1997 to 2002 after taking over from previous presenter Jeremy.

Lisa Riley says it 'makes sense' as You've Been Framed gets axed after 33 years (Granada Television)

After hearing the news that You've Been Framed has reportedly been axed, Lisa took to social media to share her sorrow.

The TV star shared a throwback photo during her time on the show and said: ”YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED.

"I woke up this morning to loads of messages informing me that after many many many years “YBF” is leaving ITV.

"It does make total sense this decision, as this format is now so readily available on streaming platforms."

Former host Lisa went on to praise the show as she typed: "Personally I wanted to say the biggest thank you to the show, for five glorious years, full of non stop, fun-laughter, and to the individual people who taught me so much, for this I’m eternally grateful," she continued.

"The best part of this job was the FANTASTIC crews I worked with year after year.

"This programme was a terrific learning ground for young adults wanting to make it in TV, and so many of them whom I had the joy of working with, have now gone on to fabulous entertainment programmes in various executive positions, not only in UK but around the world."

The soap star, who is best known for playing Mandy Dingle on Emmerdale, gushed over how grateful she is for the opportunity she was given when she was first given the role as presenter of You've Been Framed.

"Three delicious individuals Nigel Hall for laughter and more laughter, and then a bit more, our joint personalities made my day, and mostly you took a massive chance on me and it paid off, "she said.

You've Been Framed has reportedly been cancelled (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

"At a time when there was no place for women hosting, on prime time Saturday night, the highest rated viewing figures, spoke for themselves. James Sunderland, the Queen who walked the gallery steps, a vision which sticks firmly in my head forever, your warmth as a beautiful human, has made you who you are today.

"And finally Karl Lucas my 'Les Miz Onion' the most hilarious individual I’ve been so blessed to call a friend and work colleague, your zest fuelled energy, every single day, gave ME the energy to keep going, when I needed you the most, you were there.

"And with my beloved Mum, true true, friend. I only played a small part in its success all those years ago, back in 1998.

"So THANK YOU “YBF” and here’s to a new generation of programmes. Love and thanks to YOU the viewers who have stuck with the show in its MILLIONS."

Lisa thanked ITV for the experience (Granada Television)
She said it takes 'total sense' that the show was cancelled (Unknown)

Lifting the lid on the end of You've Been Framed, a source told The Sun: “The fact that You’ve Been Framed has been shelved is a sad sign of the times.

“It’s a different world to Jeremy Beadle’s heyday. Why would viewers tune in to a show featuring funny videos when they could see the same sort of thing on the internet?

“Silly clips are hugely popular on social media and the right video can go viral. There’s a thrill in achieving that - even though you don’t earn the £250 fee which You’ve Been Framed paid for contributions.”

Over it's 33-year span, You've Been Framed aired 701 episodes in total.

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