A fox red Labrador from Oldham who has won the nation's hearts and continues to hog the limelight on Joe Lycett's hit Channel 4 show has an adorable secret life behind the scenes.
Four-year-old Chilli, famously known as Linda Biscuits on Late Night Lycett, has become a running joke for the series that hits screens every Friday night.
After the comedian and host joked that she had been fired, a petition was launched by fans to bring her back.
Now back by popular demand, the pooch is part of the comedy programme's filming team though it is rumoured she prefers to focus on sausages when she is on the set in Birmingham.
Speaking to Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2, Lycett said: "She's become this whole character in the show after what started as one joke.
"It's like does Linda Biscuits now run this thing? Is she going to be hosting the whole show?"
However, while Chilli enjoys a taste of the limelight, her regular job off the camera concerns saving canine lives.
Chilli's human handler, Rachel Bean, hails from Saddleworth and is not only a qualified veterinary nurse but is the nation's top canine first aider.
Since the pup was just ten months old, the pair have travelled across the country to give first aid demonstrations to pet professionals and individuals.
It is estimated Chilli's demonstrations have helped to save hundreds of canine lives.
Rachel herself has gone on to write the iPET Network's qualification in canine first aid.
Reflecting on Chilli's showbiz life, Rachel said: "Chilli absolutely loves playing Linda Biscuits on Late Night Lycett, and we think she is the star of the show.
"It's hilarious how much of a running joke her appearance has become, and despite his protestations, we think that Joe is secretly loving sharing the limelight with a dog.
"But her real job, helping me show pet professionals how to save dog's lives, is her true calling.
"She is amazing at our sessions and is trained to act out worst-case scenarios so that I can demonstrate what to do in that particular crisis."
The veterinary nurse said without her trusted companion, the courses would not be as engaging or fun for participants.
"She is the perfect sidekick.
"She is loving her TV fame, but there is so much more to her than simply Linda Biscuits", she added.
Chilli is no stranger to working alongside stars, having appeared in other TV shows such as Dragon's Den and Judge Rinder.
Rachel co-owns the Vet On Set business which sends vets to TV and film sets, ensuring that animal welfare for creatures like Chilli is the heart of all filming in the UK.
Rachel added: "Everyone loves to see animals on the big and small screen, but no one wants to watch animal stars who have been mistreated.
"Vet on Set is all about working with the animal during filming to ensure that they are comfortable, happy and that their needs are met at all times.
"We have worked on everything from Sky's Brassic, to a bingo advert, and it's amazing to feel like we make a difference.
"All of the directors that we work with want the best for the animals on set, and this is the way that they make sure they are well taken care of."
Rachel says the canine star has not let her Linda Biscuits stardom go to her head too much, but her agent, Animal Direction, based in Media City, is open to offers.
"We have had so many former students get in touch to say they recognised Chilli on Late Night Lycett, but she's keeping a level head.
"She loves coming out with me, and as long as treats are involved she's happy to give it a go", she added.
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