He kickstarted his career in the comedy scene by mocking news stories and satirising the press.

But now Nish Kumar has received a huge blow after his journalism documentary series was axed by Sky after just two seasons.

Hold The Front Page saw the comic join Josh Widdicombe in a journey across the country, paying visits to various local newspapers.

The duo attempted to find local news stories in each area including Blackpool, Bradford and the Isle of Wight.

Their journalistic career appears to have come to a premature end, however, after Sky Max canned their show with no plans for more seasons.

A TV insider told The Sun: ‘The irony of the scenario is not lost on the creative team behind the show, because as a comedian involved in satire Josh is often making swipes at the media.

Nish Kumar has received a huge blow after his journalism documentary series with Josh Widdicombe was axed by Sky after just two seasons (pictured on the show)

Hold The Front Page saw the comic join Josh Widdicombe in a journey across the country, paying visits to various local newspapers (pictured in Bradford)

Their journalistic career appears to have come to a premature end, however, after Sky Max canned their show with no plans for more seasons (pictured in Newport)

‘But he got a taste of what its like to have to report on what’s going on and realised just what a tough job it can be – particularly when you have to start out in the local press.’

During his time touring the UK’s regional news offices, Nish, who is most famous for fronting the Mash Report, reported on local operas, spicy curries and a church of wrestling.

The audience remained low, however, spelling the end of the documentary series. 

And viewers have previously taken to review site IMDb, penning mixed feedback on the show, giving it an average 5.8/10 rating. 

‘Feels like it could have a better balance of Nish and Josh doing fun stuff, and coverage of the journalism aspect. By the second episode it also starts to feel too scripted.’

‘I badly wanted to enjoy this, but, unfortunately it just doesn’t work, and for the most part, it was excruciating viewing. 

‘I am a big fan of Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe has his moments, but come on, the pair spent their entire time being too clever, too smug, what happened here guys, you’re way better than this.’

Viewers have previously taken to review site IMDb, penning mixed feedback on the show, giving it an average 5.8/10 rating

‘This show is an easy watch but it is not real, it’s corny, staged and too produced, instead of making an effort and making a show on this premise feel original and fresh they took the untalented predictable and stale route.’

But others were more positive and will be disappointed to learn that the show has been cut.

‘2 saves the day… the chemistry between the two leads has developed to a point where their bantering is now genuinely funny and some of the one-liners are laugh out loud.’

‘I like both comedians anyway so thought I’d give this a try. It was good fun so I binge watched them all. 

‘It actually gave a really good account of how hard it is to be a journalist in today’s fast paced way of life and some of the scenes were laugh out loud funny.’

It’s the latest blow for Nish after the BBC axed his Mash Report in 2021, adding it was ‘very proud’ of the programme.

The show, a satirical take on the week’s news which featured Rachel Parris, first aired in 2017. 

Nish hit back at the broadcaster’s decision to cancel the programme, posting a picture of himself in front of the words ‘Boris Johnson is a liar and a racist’.

The comedian captioned his tweet: ‘A lot of people asking me for a comment and here it is.’

It’s the latest blow for Nish after the BBC axed his Mash Report in 2021, adding it was ‘very proud’ of the programme

The show, a satirical take on the week’s news which featured Rachel Parris, first aired in 2017

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The BBC said in a statement: ‘We are very proud of The Mash Report but, in order to make room for new comedy shows, we sometimes have to make difficult decisions and it won’t be returning.

‘We would like to thank all those involved in four brilliant series and hope to work with Nish Kumar, Rachel Parris and the team in the future.’

In 2018, broadcaster Andrew Neil singled out the satire show while complaining that the corporation’s comedy output was too left-wing.

He called the BBC Two programme ‘self-satisfied, self-adulatory, unchallenged left-wing propaganda’.