Why is Les Dennis trending today?
Les Dennis is trending after stating he would consider returning to host Family Fortunes if the show were revived. However, the 73-year-old believes he is likely too old for producers to hire him now [1].
What happened
- 1987
Les Dennis begins hosting Family Fortunes [1].
- 2002
Dennis leaves the show and joins Celebrity Big Brother to try and restart his career [1].
- July 2023
Dennis speaks on a podcast about his career and leaving the game show [1].
- February 2025
ITV shelves a rebooted version of the show after dropping host Gino D’Acampo [1].
What you need to know
Dennis hosted Family Fortunes for 15 years [1].
He left the show after being offered a pay cut of 98 per cent [1].
He suggested Jason Manford as a potential new host [1].
It is not confirmed if ITV has any current plans to bring the show back.
Background
Les Dennis is a veteran entertainer who became widely known for his long tenure on the ITV game show Family Fortunes [1].
The show has seen various iterations, but a recent reboot was cancelled in early 2025 following the removal of host Gino D’Acampo [1].
Questions people ask
Why did Les Dennis leave Family Fortunes?
He left after the show moved to a daytime slot and he was offered a 98 per cent pay cut [1].
Does Les Dennis want to return to TV?
He said he would consider returning if Family Fortunes was revived, though he doubts he is young enough for the role [1].
Where this came from
[1] denbighshirefreepress.co.uk
TV legend says he’s ‘too old’ for ITV role but admits he would love to return
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[2] newsandstar.co.uk
TV legend says he’s ‘too old’ for ITV role but admits he would love to return
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[3] wirralglobe.co.uk
TV legend says he’s ‘too old’ for ITV role but admits he would love to return
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