The idea for LemonAid stemmed from a pilot programme recorded by Francis in July 2011, entitled The Bang Tidy Show.

Despite receiving positive reception from the pilot's audience, ITV decided against commissioning it into a series, stating that "it really had nowhere to go.".

As such, Francis was informed that in order to get the project commissioned, he would need to find a suitable theme that would appeal to a mass audience.

It features Lemon giving advice and helping people solve their problems, using his usual manner of behaviour and cheek.

Each episode also features a celebrity helper, who assists with the studio games and other various activities, and a musical guest, to round off the show.