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Les Dennis

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The Resume

    (October 12, 1953- )
    Born in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
    Birthname is Leslie Dennis Heseltine
    British comedian/actor/television presenter
    Appeared in performances of 'Chicago', 'Me and My Girl' and 'Skylight'
    Former comedy partner of Russ Abbott and Dustin Gee
    Hosted 'Family Fortunes' (UK version of Family Feud) (1987-2002)

Why he might be annoying:

    He speaks with a thick accident that required subtitles to be shown on 'Family Fortunes.'
    He is divorced.
    He appeared in 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
    'Family Fortunes' was cancelled a season after he left the show.
    He has acted in a lot of soap operas.
    He once told a BBC executive to stick his sausage 'up your f---ing arse.'
    He has strange hobbies, including scellotape, and a collection of spoons no one is allowed to touch.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He had to deal with a lot of stupid contestants on 'Family Fortunes.'
    He was able to make witty remarks on these bloopers, unlike one of his American counterparts.
    His 15 years on 'Family Fortunes' is the longest of any of the show's hosts.
    He had to attend university on a scholarship due to his poor upbringing.
    He keeps monkeys as pets.
    He enjoys playing flight simulators and educational computer games.
    He still has a large fan following from 'Family Fortunes' fans.

Credit: Darrell


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 93 Votes: 45.16% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 139 Votes: 53.24% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 82.61% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 41 Votes: 70.73% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 45 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 26 Votes: 65.38% Annoying