A POPULAR comedian’s Channel 4 show has been rested by bosses for a sweet reason.
Execs at the broadcaster have had to press pause on Joe Lycett‘s hit comedy series Late Night Lycett.
The live show, which first launched in 2023, aired on Friday nights in the funnyman’s native Birmingham.
During its first two series Joe, 36, was joined by celebrity guests including Danny Dyer, Alesha Dixon, Greg James, Ross Kemp and Daisy May Cooper who would take part in hilarious skits.
His aunties Pauline and Margaret also appeared and became firm fan-favourites among viewers last year.
The Sun understands it’s hoped the show will return for a third series – but for now Joe is taking extended paternity leave following the birth of his son.
Late Night Lycett typically airs in April, meaning pre-production should be getting underway now.
An insider said: “Late Night Lycett is a hugely popular format and one that Channel 4 want to keep on air.
“Joe’s witty one-liners as well as the show’s comedy and feel-good vibe means it’s not shy of attracting big names out on a Friday evening like Alesha Dixon and Elizabeth Hurley.
“Channel 4 are keen for another series but at the moment Joe has taken extended time off to be with his newborn son and family.
“It means meetings around the future of Late Night Lycett have not been able to take place.
“Bosses are respecting his decision and when he does return to work, talks will take place about whether to commission a new series.”
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=” Joe Lycett reveals he’s in a secret long term relationship with a woman and he’s pansexual” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”default” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6363589882112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]In an episode from last year’s series viewers were left stunned as So Macho singer Sinitta stripped down live on air for a segment at a nudist sauna and spa.
Last October, Joe told how he’d become a father for the first time as he shared a post thanking the Birmingham Women’s Hospital.
He said:“An appreciation post from me for the extraordinary @bham_womens hospital.
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“The care and compassion his mum and he received was exceptional; from the antenatal classes, incredible midwives, consultants, doctors, nurses and the ongoing care in the community. We also loved their baked potatoes.
“Birmingham is so lucky to have them and I will be forever grateful for everything they’ve done.”