'It was an extraordinary experience': Ben Shephard reflects on filming 'hilarious and terrifying' Celebrity Juice episode from home amid the coronavirus crisis
Ben Shephard says his appearance in the latest instalment of Celebrity Juice was both 'hilarious and terrifying' after guests were forced to take part from their respective homes.
The Good Morning Britain presenter will feature on Thursday's episode of the irreverent panel show alongside host Keith Lemon and regular team captains Holly Willoughby and Mel B.
But Ben, 45, admits the production team were pushed to extraordinary lengths to ensure the show went ahead while adhering to strict social distancing guidelines in the fight against coronavirus COVID-19.
![Tune in: Ben Shephard says his appearance in the latest instalment of Celebrity Juice was both 'hilarious and terrifying' after guests were forced to take part from their respective homes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/05/09/28019990-8287735-image-m-6_1588666559441.jpg)
Tune in: Ben Shephard says his appearance in the latest instalment of Celebrity Juice was both 'hilarious and terrifying' after guests were forced to take part from their respective homes
Stepping in for the absent Piers Morgan on Tuesday's edition of GMB, he insisted the show is still filled with its usual brand of irreverent humour, including one gag featuring Bros star Matt Goss - who filmed his own scenes from Las Vegas.
‘We did it socially distancing,' he explained. 'There were lots of physical stunts and pranks. If you’ve ever wanted to see Matt Goss play his guitar naked then tune into Celebrity Juice on Thursday at 10 o’clock.'
The presenter took part from home on April 30 as comedian Leigh Francis, known to millions as alter-ego Keith Lemon, celebrated his 47th birthday.
![Behind closed doors: Ben admits the production team were pushed to extraordinary lengths to ensure the show went ahead while adhering to strict social distancing guidelines in the fight against coronavirus COVID-19](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/05/09/28020258-8287735-image-a-10_1588666919372.jpg)
Behind closed doors: Ben admits the production team were pushed to extraordinary lengths to ensure the show went ahead while adhering to strict social distancing guidelines in the fight against coronavirus COVID-19
![Opening up: Stepping in for the Piers Morgan on Tuesday's edition of GMB, he revealed fellow guest Matt Goss filmed his own scenes while in self-quarantine at his Las Vegas home](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/05/09/28020262-8287735-image-a-13_1588667058106.jpg)
Opening up: Stepping in for the Piers Morgan on Tuesday's edition of GMB, he revealed fellow guest Matt Goss filmed his own scenes while in self-quarantine at his Las Vegas home
'It was an extraordinary experience,' he told co-host Susanna Reid after wishing Francis all the best. 'Hilarious, ridiculous and terrifying at the same time. But we did it very safely.
'It was an amazing set-up, to watch how they did it with the standard stuff and it will be interesting to watch the edit when it comes together as well.'
Other guests to feature on the forthcoming show include actress Emily Atack and Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore.
![Amazed: 'It was an extraordinary experience,' he told co-host Susanna Reid. 'Hilarious, ridiculous and terrifying at the same time. But we did it very safely'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/05/09/28020260-8287735-image-a-18_1588667145783.jpg)
Amazed: 'It was an extraordinary experience,' he told co-host Susanna Reid. 'Hilarious, ridiculous and terrifying at the same time. But we did it very safely'
Their appearance comes after long-running panelist Holly confirmed that she would be leaving the show at the end of the current series.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the presenter, 39, thanked Celebrity Juice for 12 years of 'fantastic chaos' and insisted she only had happy memories from her time on the show.
Sharing a montage of images, she wrote: 'Thank you @celebjuiceofficial for 12 years of fantastic chaos... I can’t quite believe what we’ve done and how quick that time has gone. Thank you to you all for watching..we’ve always had the loudest and best audiences.
![All over: His appearance comes after long-running panelist Holly confirmed that she would be leaving the show at the end of the current series](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/05/09/27946420-8287735-All_over_Holly_Willoughby_has_thanked_Celebrity_Juice_for_12_yea-a-19_1588667231153.jpg)
All over: His appearance comes after long-running panelist Holly confirmed that she would be leaving the show at the end of the current series
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![Farewell: The presenter confirmed her departure in a lengthy Instagram post shared on Sunday morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/05/09/27946668-8287735-Forever_friends_If_I_don_t_see_you_through_a_week_or_next_week_o-a-22_1588667275692.jpg)
Farewell: The presenter confirmed her departure in a lengthy Instagram post shared on Sunday morning
'Also a huge thank you to @itv2 for believing in the show in the first place and for all of your support...Over the years the production team has changed, however to anyone lucky enough to have worked on the show, they will know that we really do have the best time, it’s never felt like work and always been to me like a night out...
'Thank you for all your ingenious ideas and hard work... all good things must come to an end and nothing lasts forever... It’s time for me to hand over my team captain seat to some lucky lucky person...
'Whoever that is, know you are about to get one of the best jobs in telly working with one of comedies finest...'
![All over: Holly launched the show with Keith Lemon and close friend Fearne Cotton on 2008](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/05/09/27947036-8287735-All_over_Holly_launched_the_show_with_Lemon_and_close_friend_Fea-a-23_1588667336002.jpg)
All over: Holly launched the show with Keith Lemon and close friend Fearne Cotton on 2008
Thanking Francis, who launched the show as his notorious alter-ego alongside Holly and the now departed Fearne Cotton in 2008, she added: '@keithlemon... Where to begin... I remember starting this journey with you and saying ‘I think this might work’... my goodness me it did... three friends, you me and @fearnecotton.
'... and that is what is at the heart of it.. friendship... I love the bones of you Lemon! Thank you for making me laugh for twelve years... I’ll be back as a guest and just to make sure someone is keeping you in check...
'if I don’t see you through a week or next week or the week after... know you are always in my heart.'
![Popular: The show has become an enormous success since its launch a regular feature on ITV2](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/05/05/09/28020896-8287735-image-a-31_1588668025600.jpg)
Popular: The show has become an enormous success since its launch a regular feature on ITV2
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