Jonathan Wilkes quits 'YBF'

Jonathan Wilkes has decided to quit You've Been Framed to pursue his stage career, The Daily Mirror claims today.

Jonathan has presented two series of the long running home video clips show, but has decided not to record a third in order to further his stage career.

A show insider said: "Jonathan is an all-rounder and felt that just reading links wasn't really his style. The time was right to move on."

Producers of the show have eight weeks to find a new presenter to fill the boots of the £100,000 a series role, which have previously included Jeremy Beadle and Lisa Riley.

A Granada spokeswoman said: "We are trying to find him other projects, including a variety show, which could showcase his talents as an all-round entertainer."