Jon Holmes has been dropped from BBC satire show The Now Show. Mitch Benn, who is best known for his musical numbers, is also leaving.

Holmes commented on the news on Twitter, writing: "Sad to announce I've been axed from @BBCNowShow as 'we want to recast with more women and diversity' Tsk. And I didn't even punch a producer."

He later added: "I'm calling it The Night of the Short Knives."

The show will still be hosted by Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.