Keith Lemon will return for 29 more shows

Keith Lemon’s Celebrity Juice is to return to ITV2 for two more series.

The broadcaster has commissioned two more series to run this year, trade magazine Broadcast reports. The next – the fifth – will run for 16 weeks from next month; with another 13 episodes to air later this year.

These new episodes will also be broadcast in high definition for the first time.

Leigh Francis’ comedy creation attracted audiences of up 1.7million for its last series

Comedy commissioner Claire Zolkwer said: ‘Leigh Francis’ incarnation of Keith Lemon is a cherished talent for ITV2 – he, and the whole team, help make the channel totally bang tidy.’

Published: 28 Jan 2011