Lisa Riley shares emotional post amid You've Been Framed 'axe' rumours
The show was on more than 30 years
Rumours have been brewing that You've Been Framed has been 'axed' by ITV after more than three decades on the TV, and although the news has not been confirmed by the TV channel, former You've Been Frame presenter, Lisa Riley has responded to the rumours with an emotional post and Instagram Story.
The presenter, who hosted the show for five years, wrote in a Story: 'Thank you for five years of fun 🧡🧡🧡 #Youvebeenframed @itv', along with a photo of herself on the set of the show.
She then shared a lengthy post, where she reflected on her 'five fantastic years' writing: '😍”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.
'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. 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 TV presenter continued: '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, 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. #youvebeenframed #itv #thankyou #grateful #today #news #lisariley #opinion #me #saturdaynight'.
Lisa's post has now received several comments from fans sad to see the show being apparently axed, with one writing: 'You’re my favourite YBF host ever!', with another saying: 'Oh my goodness I had totally forgotten you did this!!! Nostalgia 😍😍😍😍'.
Lisa presented the show 1998 and 2002, following on from the show's original host Jeremy Beadle, who appeared on the show from 1990–97. After Lisa, Jonathan Wilkes presented the show between 2003 and 2004, with Harry Hill taking over until the most recent series in 2022.
Take a look at shows we'd love to see back on TV:
Dad's Army
Written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, Dad's Army ran for nine series on the BBC between 1968 and 1977.
The popular sitcom was about the UK's Home Guard during the Second World War and it gained an impressive 18 million viewers!
Fawlty Towers
Although only two series of Fawlty Towers was made, the show was very popular when it aired on BBC Two between 1975 and 1979.
Written by John Cleese and Connie Booth, the sitcom, which was set in the fictional hotel of Fawlty Towers in the seaside town of Torquay, starred the likes of John Cleese, Prunella Scales, Connie Booth and Andrew Sachs.
In February 2023 it was announced the series would be returning with John Cleese and his daughter Camilla playing his on-screen daughter.
The Royle Family
Running for three series between 1998 to 2000, and two specials in 2006 to 2012, The Royle Family was sure to make you laugh.
Created by the late Caroline Aherne, the sitcom followed the lives of fictional working-class family The Royles, including Jim Royle, his wife Barbara, their daughter Denise, their son Antony, and Denise's husband David.
Grange Hill
The gripping storylines and relatable characters in Grange Hill had us glued to our screens between 1978 and 2018.
With an incredible 31 series over 30 years, Grange Hill was one of the longest-running shows on British TV!
Only Fools and Horses
Perhaps one of the most iconic TV shows ever to grace our screens! Only Fools and Horses ran for seven series in the end, made up of 64 episodes in total.
Created and written by John Sullivan, the brilliant sitcom aired for 10 years on BBC One between 1981 and 1991 and followed the lives of market trader Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and his younger brother Rodney.
Stars In Their Eyes
A true classic! Stars In Their Eyes, originally hosted by Leslie Crowther, first aired in 1990 with Matthew Kelly taking over in 1993. The show did make a return with Harry Hill in 2015, but it didn't quite take off!
Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely Fabulous, or Ab Fab as it's more commonly known, was created off the back of the French and Saunders sketch and first aired back in 1992.
Featuring Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and Julia Sawalha, the sitcom aired for five series, with 39 episodes.
More recently in 2019, a movie called Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie landed in cinemas much to the delight of fans.
The Bill
First broadcast in 1983, police drama The Bill certainly proved popular, airing until 2010. The show focused on the lives and work of police officers and starred well-known actors such as Trudie Goodwin, Graham Cole and Mark Wingett.
Blackadder
Starring the legendary Rowan Atkinson as Edmund Blackadder and Tony Robinson as Blackadder's dogsbody, the popular period sitcom one split into four series, airing on BBC One between 1983 and 1989.
The series were called: The Black Adder, Blackadder II, Blackadder the Third, and Blackadder Goes Forth, as well as a number of specials.
Father Ted
We were gifted with three series of Father Ted between 1995 and 1998, which was written by Irish writers Graham Linehan and Arthur Mathews.
Featuring Dermot Morgan as Father Ted Crilly, the sitcom showed the priests living together in a parochial house with their housekeeper Mrs Doyle.
With just 25 episodes in total, we'd love some more!
Porridge
Starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, Porridge is certainly another iconic sitcom which graced our screens between 1974 and 1977.
With three series and two Christmas specials, Porridge followed the lives of two prison inmates, Norman Fletcher and Lennie Godber, who were serving at the fictional HMP Slade.
Where The Heart Is
British drama Where The Heart Is, which was filmed in the Yorkshire town of Skelthwaite, proved very popular with viewers between 1997-2006, showcasing the lives of a group of district nurses and their families.
The Young Ones
The Young Ones, which aired for two series between 1982 and 1984, kickstarted the careers of the likes of Adrian Edmondson, Mayall, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan, and Alexei Sayle.
Including surreal jokes, visual humour and slapstick gags, The Young Ones followed the lives of four students and their landlord's family.
'Allo 'Allo!
After being commissioned following a successful pilot episode, 'Allo 'Allo! ran for nine series between 1984 and 1992, airing on BBC One.
The show, which went on to run for nine series with 85 episodes, followed a café owner in Nouvion, during the German occupation of France in the Second World War.
Hi-de-Hi!
Written by Dad's Army writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft, Hi-de-Hi! was set in a fictional holiday camp called Maplins and aired between 1980 and 1988 for nine series.
The popular BBC sitcom revolved around Maplins' entertainers.
It's a Knockout
It was stupid, it was crazy, but it was certainly fun! It's a Knockout started way back in 1966, but the show made a number of returns on BBC, Channel 4 and Channel 5!
Bottom
Airing on BBC Two for three series between 1991 and 1995, Bottom starred creators Adrian Edmondson and Rik Mayall as Edward Elizabeth 'Eddie' Hitler and Richard 'Richie Richard.
The show followed the two flatmates in Hammersmith, West London, with no jobs and little money.
Steptoe and Son
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Are You Being Served?
Are You Being Served? followed the lives of staff in fictional department store Grace Brothers.
The sitcom ran for 10 series on the BBC between 1972 and 1985, as well as a number of Christmas specials!
The Vicar of Dibley
Set in a fictional Oxfordshire village called Dibley, The Vicar of Dibley stars Dawn French in the lead role as The Reverend Geraldine Granger.
The series, which ran between 1994-2020 (with a number of specials), also featured popular actors Gary Waldhorn, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Trevor Peacock and Emma Chambers.
Rising Damp
Produced for ITV, Rising Damp aired for four series between 1974 and 1978.
Due to the popularity of the TV show, Rising Damp was turned into a feature film in 1980.
London's Burning
Airing between 1988 and 2002, London's Burning documented the lives of a fictional London Fire Brigade Blue Watch at the fictional Blackwall fire station.
While it's time to say goodbye to some favourites, if you're loving the TV nostalgia we also have the new series of Neighbours to look forward to this year, which will star fan favourite characters Toadie, Paul Robinson, and Susan and Karl Kennedy.
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