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Keith Lemon reveals he wants Holly Willoughby’s This Morning job when she goes to Australia for I’m A Celebrity – but admits he says the c-word too much for daytime TV
KEITH Lemon reveals he wants Holly Willoughby's This Morning job when she goes to Australia for I'm a Celebrity - but admits he says the C-word too much for daytime TV.
Last month, Holly confirmed she would be replacing Ant McPartlin and joining Declan Donnelly Down Under for the 2018 series.
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Holly will be replaced on This Morning during her time in Australia, and speaking to The Sun Online at last night's TV Choice Awards, Keith said he had thrown his statement hat in the ring.
The outrageous Celebrity Juice host - who is a close friend of Holly's - said: "I have said why Schofield doesn’t fill in for you while you are away and I will fill in for you while you away.
"The problem is I say c*** too much. I couldn’t do it."
Paddy McGuinness, who was stood beside Keith, added: "It’s not ideal on daytime TV."
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Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford officially announce that Holly Willoughby will be joining Declan Donnelly in the jungle for the latest series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
Keith joked: "It means I couldn't."
With a deadpan look on his face, Paddy replied: "I know what you mean...northern accent yeah."
Keith said: "I can see Paddy doing This Morning for the mums."
Holly's replacement is yet to be officially announced, however Amanda Holden and Mollie King currently have the best odds according to Coral bookmakers.
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Confirming she would replace Ant, 42, after he decided to step down from his TV duties for the rest of the year as he continues his recovery, Holly said: "I couldn’t be more excited to have been asked to stand alongside Dec for the next jungle adventure.
"I love Ant and want to send him my best wishes and support for a continued recovery.
"These are big shoes, not to fill, but just to keep warm for a little bit...
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Holly Willoughby admits she's terrified about taking over from Ant on I'm a Celeb because of her fear of 'spiders and bad smells'
"Honestly, I'm a huge fan of I'm a Celebrity and actually feel like I've won a competition to go and hang out on my favourite show!
"When is it a good time to tell Dec I'm scared of everything that moves?!"
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