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TV legend says he’s ‘too old’ for iconic ITV role but admits he would love to return
The 73-year-old entertainer said he would consider a comeback only if the ITV game show returns, and suggested comedian Jason Manford as a successor.
- 73-Year-Old entertainer Les Dennis says he is unlikely to host Family Fortunes again, believing he is "too old" for the role despite willingness to consider a revival.
- Dennis fronted the popular ITV game show for 15 years before departing in 2002 after being offered a 98 per cent pay cut when producers moved it from primetime to daytime.
- Following his departure, Dennis joined Celebrity Big Brother in 2002 seeking a career reboot, but noted there was no fee and the phone "wasn't ringing" afterward.
- The show's most recent host, Gino D'Acampo, was dropped by ITV following allegations of inappropriate behaviour, which he "categorically denies," and the rebooted version was shelved in February 2025.
- Dennis suggested comedian Jason Manford as a potential replacement and reflected that people still approach him to perform the show's signature noise, keeping it central to his public identity.
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