Gogglebox's Ellie Warner 'won’t return this series' after boyfriend Nat's devastating car accident

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Gogglebox following boyfriend Nat Eddleston’s horrific accident.The TV star’s boyfriend continues to fight for his life in hospital after being hit by a car in a devastating hit and run that occurred last month.A source close to Ellie told The Sun: “Ellie’s focus, 100 per cent, is on Nat and supporting him in his recovery.“She’s been told to take as much time off as she needs and it is very unlikely she will be returning during the current series.” Ellie and her sister Izzi have not been seen on the Channel 4 show since the accident two weeks ago.

Show bosses have been supportive towards both Ellie and Izzi and producers have told Ellie to take “as long as she needs.”On Friday March 18, 31-year-old Nat was rushed to hospital after he was hit by a car in Leeds while walking home.The plumber was placed in intensive care and is said to have suffered a broken neck and back in the accident as well as two collapsed lungs.Although the star was initially placed on a life support machine, West Yorkshire Police confirmed that he is in a “critical but stable condition.”31-year-old Ellie has devoted her time to Nat and has shown the utmost support to her partner while he recovers from his devastating injuries.A source close to Ellie told The Sun Online: “Ellie has barely left Nat’s side since the accident.“Her heart is totally ripped in two by all of this and she is still in a state of shock about how things have ended up.”Fans and co-stars have sent their love and prayers to Ellie and Nat following the devastating crash.Nat appeared on Gogglebox alongside Ellie and Izzi a handful of times since he and Ellie started their relationship.Hairdresser Ellie has been on the show with her sister Izzi since 2015 and the duo quickly became a.