In June he issued an emotional apology for playing black people on his noughties sketch show Bo’ Selecta!.
And Leigh Francis was seen riding his bike through Primrose Hill in London while out with a friend on Saturday.
The Keith Lemon star, 47, put on a casual display as he stepped out in a Kaiser Chiefs T-shirt and wrapped a red scarf around his neck that could also double up as a mask.
Daily exercise: Leigh Francis looked relaxed as he headed out for a bike ride with a friend through London on Saturday
Leigh completed his look by wearing a pair of black board shorts and matching comfy high-top trainers.
Making sure to stay safe as he took to the road on the bike, Leigh wore a black helmet which had a sticker to mimic comic book character Venom’s eyes.
He sported a close-cropped beard and his long blond locks were pulled back into pigtail braids over his shoulders.
Punk look: The Keith Lemon star, 47, put on a casual display as he stepped out in a Kaiser Chiefs T-shirt and wrapped a red scarf around his neck that could also double up as a mask
Casual chic: Leigh completed his look by wearing a pair of black board shorts and matching comfy high-top trainers
In June Leigh addressed his ‘offensive’ portrayal of various celebrities using blackface in an emotional apology.
Francis said he was ‘deeply sorry for any upset’ he caused for using blackface to dress up as celebrities.
The series, which aired between 2002 and 2006, featured the comedian playing a series of stars – including Michael Jackson, Craig David and Trisha Goddard – by wearing face masks to impersonate them.
In light of awareness being raised in regards to the Black Lives Matters movement, Francis tearfully admitted he ‘didn’t realise how offensive it was back then’.
Relaxed outing: Keith and his friend were seen enjoying a drink together before getting on their bikes for the afternoon
Safety first: Making sure to stay safe as he took to the road on the bike, Leigh wore a black helmet which had a sticker to mimic comic book character Venom’s eyes
He captioned the post: ‘I want to apologise to anyone that was offended by Bo’selecta. I’m on a constant journey of knowledge and just wanted to say I’m deeply sorry. #blacklivesmatter.’
In the video, the Celebrity Juice host said: ‘My name’s Leigh Francis. I play a character called Keith Lemon on television.
‘It’s been a weird few days, I’ve sat and thought about things and what I could post to help things.
‘Back in 2002, I did a show called Bo’ Selecta, I portrayed many black people. Back then I didn’t think anything about it, people didn’t say anything- I’m not going to blame other people.
Luscious locks: Leigh’s long blond locks were pulled back into pigtail braids over his shoulders
‘I’ve been talking to some people. I didn’t realise how offensive it was back then.
‘I just want to apologise, I just want to say sorry for any upset I caused whether I was Michael Jackson, Craig David, Trisha Goddard, all people I’m a big fan of. I guess we’re all on a learning journey.’
Francis later revealed that it had been a ‘rubbish’ day, he posted a pictured of a sewing machine with the caption: ‘Since lockdown, I’ve become a dressmaker.
Sorry: In June Leigh addressed his ‘offensive’ portrayal of various celebrities using blackface in an emotional apology
Noughties show: The series, which aired between 2002 and 2006, featured Francis portraying a series of celebrities; including Michael Jackson (pictured) and Trisha Goddard
‘Haven’t actually, but I have learnt to sew a bit. Made four T-shirts. Who needs the shops! Hope you’ve had a nice day! Mine’s been incredibly rubbish. Goodnight x.’
Trisha Goddard has since revealed that she has accepted a tearful apology from Francis following his racist depiction of her on his show Bo’ Selecta!
The TV icon, 62, revealed she has received a personal message from the Celebrity Juice star after the sketch show left her feeling ‘hurt, distasted and disgusted’.
Apology: Trisha Goddard has since revealed that she has accepted a tearful apology from Francis following his racist depiction of her on his show Bo’ Selecta! (pictured)
Shocking: The TV icon, 62, revealed she has received a personal message from the Celebrity Juice star after the sketch show left her feeling ‘hurt’ (pictured last month)