'Celebrity Juice' has been postponed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Keith Lemon

Keith Lemon

The popular comedy show - which is presented by Leigh Francis in the form of his alter-ego, Keith Lemon - was postponed in abrupt fashion on Monday (16.03.20), with the programme's audience being asked to leave the studio after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's latest advice about the virus.

Paddy McGuinness - who was appearing on the show as a panelist - wrote on Twitter: "Well that escalated quickly. We were all set to record @celebjuiceofficial audience in and then we hear Boris Johnson's speech and that was that! Audience out, show cancelled...for now!!!!

"Still I got to spend a bit of time with my boy @keithlemon. Stay safe, keep an eye out for the elderly and wash them hands!!! (sic)"

Joel Dommett - who was also poised to appear on the comedy show - described the incident as "weird".

He wrote on the micro-blogging platform: "What a weird evening - went to record @celebjuiceofficial - then the audience were told to go home after Boris' speech.

"Having serious logistic based conversations while dressed as @billieeilish was one of the strangest things I've ever been involved in. Stay safe everyone - keep washing your bits. (sic)"

The decision to postpone the show was taken after the Prime Minister urged everyone to avoid unnecessary social contacts and to work from home where possible.

More than 1,500 people have already tested positive for coronavirus in the UK - but the actual number of cases is thought to be significantly higher than that.

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