Gogglebox's Lee gives update on Jenny as best pals are inundated with support

ITV’s This Morning about the impact it had on her.Speaking to Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Sue explained how Anna had preyed on her interest in a man to exploit her of money and giftsThe pair had met in 1999 while working in a supported living home.They soon struck up a friendship, and were on one of their typical nights out when Sue took a fancy to one of the club’s bouncers.But, when she told her friend this, Anna told her first lie, claiming that the man was her “uncle Ste”. This sparked a trail of deceit.Years later, in 2011, Sue had been working as a qualified nurse, when she suddenly received a phone call from a man pretending to be the bouncer, Ste.He claimed that he had moved to the US, and had established a number of successful businesses in Las Vegas, before making an unusual request of Sue.“He wants a camcorder for Christmas, a HD one, he said that Anna wouldn’t get him one, and would I get him one for Christmas,” she said.At the time, Sue hadn’t thought of this as odd, as she was still receiving updates from Anna about her uncle’s life out in the States.Slowly, Anna started to increase the fraudulent requests on behalf of her made-up uncle, claiming that he had testicular cancer, causing Sue to become a willing victim of substantial losses.“She said that he needed to go to Maryland for experimental treatment in America, but she couldn’t pay it all herself, would I go halves? I said okay.“It started off £1,000 a month but then it slowly rose over time.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley found himself in hot water after comments he made about Eurovision icon and Bucks Fizz star Cheryl Baker, which didn’t go down too well with the singer.The TV critic, who has been a staple of our Friday nights since joining the show in 2014 alongside best mate Jenny, recently revealed that Cheryl had slid into his DM’s after he made a few brutal digs at the pop icon while on the show. While watching the Eurovision 1981 winners perform on ITV’s This Morning, both Lee and Jenny had been tickled by the performance when hosts Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes were spotted clapping along animatedly to the live performance.

Gogglebox favourite Lee Riley rarely holds back when it comes to voicing his opinion, and is known amongst fans for being brutally honest. However, he landed himself in a spot of hot water when Cheryl Baker spotted his criticism of Bucks Fizz during the Channel 4 show.He revealed all about the embarrassing moment at the BAFTAs last weekend, after Gogglebox claimed a win in the Best Reality Constructed and Factual category.Bucks Fizz had also been award winners after picking up the Eurovision title back in 1982 - but Lee was far from complimentary about Cheryl's singing prowess."I think I said something about Bucks Fizz once, and she did message me," he admitted, while at the Winners' Press Conference."I did say that I was only jesting.

Googlebox viewers were left shocked when show favourite Marcus Luther revealed he has a son Shiloh, who he said will never appear on the show as he's "a fighter". Marcus and partner Mica Ven have been hugely popular with their loved-up relationship and hysterical opinions since first joining the show in 2018.The couple share a son Yash, but their other children are less known including Shiloh, who is a famous boxer who goes by the name Sugar Shy, while Mica has daughters Sachelle and Shuggy.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has revealed that Bucks Fizz singer Cheryl Baker confronted him in his DMs after 'jests' he made about the pop group.The TV star has been a fan-favourite on the telly-watching Channel 4 show ever since he joined the sofa with his best pal Jenny in 2014.However, fans know the brutally-honest Gogglebox cast aren't afraid to share their unfiltered views on the latest TV moments and the stars involved.And it's clear that sometimes their scathing reviews of celebs have unfortunate consequences, given what happened to Lee after he poked fun at Eurovision 1982 winners Bucks Fizz.Lee revealed the pop group's singer Cheryl slid into his DMs on Instagram after comments he made about the band, and he quickly reasurred her he was only joking.Lee spoke to Daily Star and other press at the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday (May 8) after Gogglebox won the Best Reality Constructed and Factual category.The TV star recalled the exchange in the Winners' Press Conference during the glitzy award ceremony, where he was joined by his castmates Marcus and his partner Mica.Lee confessed: "I think I said something about Bucks Fizz once, and she did message me. Cheryl Baker.

Holly Willoughby helped cause her flop show The Games to lose even more viewers.The presenter is currently fronting the nightly celebrity sports show on ITV which launched on Monday with just 2million viewers.However on Tuesday (May 10) it lost a further 500,000 fans.One of the reasons for the dip was because The Games clashed in the schedules at 9pm with Holly’s rival BBC One show Freeze The Fear.The programme – featuring the stars such as Alfie Boe and Dianne Buswell in icy challenges in the Alps – drew 1.8 million viewers.The Games – which has the likes of Christine McGuinness and Ryan Thomas competing in sports events – trailed behind on 1.5million.It means the ITV show has lost 500,000 viewers in just 24 hours.Fans have not taken to The Games which was revived by the station this year after being axed by Channel 4 back in 2006.Holly and co-presenter Freddie Flintoff have been presiding over the programme which features live action and chat along with pre-recorded footage.Viewers have blasted the show with comments such as “If this was on the BBC I’d demand my money back”, “This reboot is a bit naff” and “This rubbish is on prime time every night this week”.For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Others moaned about the fact that Holly never seems to be off the box.Comments included “I am sick of seeing her on everything”, “Turned off when I saw she was on it” and “Is no one else available to host this?”ITV says of The Games: “The competition builds across this week, before the winner is crowned in Friday’s final show.”

Hairy Bikers star Si King has offered an update on his co-star and friend Dave Myers after he shared his cancer diagnosis. The celebrity chef, who found fame as part of the cooking duo, revealed he has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy last week.

Gogglebox were left wondering why Jenny Newby didn't appear with her castmates at the BAFTAs on Sunday evening (May 8).Her co-star, Lee Riley, took to Instagram to confirm that Jenny had been in hospital for an operation.Gogglebox won a gong at the awards show for Best Constructed Reality, with participants from the show appearing on stage to collect their accolade.But fans were confused and concerned when they realised the 66-year-old was missing from the line-up.Lee posted an update on Instagram to put fans minds to rest who were wondering how Jenny was doing, or if she was suffering from a serious illness.The reality star posted a video, captioning it: "Thank you (prayer hands emoji) thank you for caring much love to you all (love heart emoji) xx"While speaking to the camera, he said: "Hi everybody, just a quick update on Jenny."Yes she has had an operation, but it's been on the waiting list for two years and it came BAFTA week, so I was totally gutted she couldn't be by my side last night, and she was as well."She's doing well, and she'll be out this week."For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.He continued: "And I've told her about all the well-wishers she's been having, and she wanted to say 'thank you' and so do I, I want to say thank you for caring."Lee had told The Sun that Jenny had been in hospital, but didn't give any details.At the BAFTAs, he said: “Jenny was supposed to be here, but she’s had to have a minor operation.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has shared an update on his co-star and best pal Jenny Newby's health following her absence from the BAFTA TV Awards at the weekend.The TV star, 52, thanked his and Jenny's fans for "caring" after he revealed that his friend was undergoing an operation.In view of his 236,000 followers, Lee shared an update on his best friend.He said: "Hi everybody, just an update on Jenny."Yes, she has had an operation, but it's been on the waiting list for two years and it come BAFTA week. (sic)"So I was totally gutted that she couldn't be by my side last night and she was as well," she added.Lee went on: "But she's doing well and out this week.Addressing the "well wishes" that his friend has received, Lee told how grateful Jenny is to be reading them."She wants to say thank you and so do I, I want to say thank you for caring, you're great."Did you know I won a BAFTA?!" he added with a quizzical look at the end of the clip.Lee's update comes as his co-star was noticeably missing from Friday's episode of the popular Channel 4 show which sparked concern among viewers.He then added to fans' concerns after he appeared on the red carpet at Sunday night's BAFTA award solo.Lee took the opportunity to give an update on Jenny where he explained she was due to undergo surgery.The star told Express.co.uk: "She is not very well, she is having an operation, a mini one, but she is recovering well though."She was invited but the appointment was in BAFTA week.

BAFTAs because he'd slagged them off on TV from the comfort of his own sofa. The fan favourite of the show that films people watching, and reacting to, TV has had some choice words about certain stars of the screen that left him in an awkward situation when he spotted them at the BAFTA TV Awards. Known for his quick wit and hilarious relationship with co-star and best friend Jenny Newby, Lee and his castmates scooped the gong for Best Reality and Constructed Factual Show.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has explained his and Jenny Newby's recent absence from the hit show. Lee revealed that his comical TV-watching partner is currently recovering in hospital after having an operation.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has issued an update on close friend Jenny being in hospital. He said: "She has had an operation but it's been on the waiting list for two years, and it came BAFTA week. I was totally gutted she couldn't be by my side last night, and she was as well.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley says cast members are being kept in the dark about Ellie Warner's boyfriend Nat. Nat is in hospital with a brain injury currently. It comes following a car accident.

Gogglebox star Marcus Luther has a secret son called Shiloh Defreitas, who is banned from ever appearing on the Channel 4 programme. Marcus and his partner Mica Ven, who put on a loved-up display in a rare red carpet appearance previously, have become firm favourites of fans with their hysterical opinions since 2018. While the pair share son Yash together, it's not well known that both of them have children from previous relationships.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley spoke about his best pal and co-star Jenny Newby and admitted that the show has changed them for the better.The cheeky pair have been on the show since 2014 and have been a barrel of laughs ever since, firm favourites with the show’s loyal viewership.The show won a BAFTA for Best Reality and Constructed Factual show and Lee spoke at the winner’s press conference after their momentous success.Lee spilt the beans on the behind-the-scenes action from the pair’s wilder days, back when they first appeared on the show.Speaking exclusively to the Daily Star: “Jenny, when she used to smoke, she used to walk out and I’d go, ‘Aren’t we be supposed to watching this?’ Halfway through, you forget.”The duo also used to enjoy a drink together but decided to turn over a new leaf after they saw themselves on the television.Lee continued: “We used to drink, me and Jenny, I think I saw one episode in 2014 and I was there, slurring.

Gogglebox winning the Best Reality and Constructed Factual award.After the popular Channel 4 show beat The Dog House, Married At First Sight UK and RuPaul's Drag Race UK to be named winner, several members of the cast and crew including Lee Riley, took to the stage to accept the award.After Lee took to the podium to speak at last night's (May 8) awards, the camera showed that several members of the audience were not clapping or cheering.Then Lee cracked a joke about a duck, in which he pointed out an x-rated clip the Gogglebox families were recently shown, but his wisecrack was met with silence.And viewers at home took to Twitter to point out the apparent cold reaction to Gogglebox's big win.One wrote: "The audience seem quite snobby not wanting to clap for Gogglebox winning at the #Baftas LOL".Another said: "Snobs not clapping for gogglebox." A third baffled fan said: "Duck mention, down like a lead balloon.""#BAFTAS that went down like a lead balloon ... And they walked off quickly...

Gogglebox's Jenny is in hospital, her co-star Lee has said.

GOGGLEBOX fan favourites glammed up for a night at the Baftas as they walked the red carpet to represent the Channel 4 show. Hull's Lee Riley appeared with couple Mica Ven and Marcus Fletcher to accept the award for Constructed Reality.  The trio scrubbed up well away from their sofas where they've become household names for sharing their thoughts on the week's TV.

GOGGLEBOX star Jenny Newby has been forced to watch the Channel 4 shows’s BAFTA TV award win from her hospital bed.   The 66-year-old’s co-star Lee Riley said she’s undergone a mystery operation as he held their gong for Constructed Reality.  Speaking backstage in the winners’ room Lee said:“Jenny was supposed to be here, but she’s had to have a minor operation.  “It came this week and she couldn’t turn it down.  “She’s actually still in hospital so she’ll be watching from there from her hospital bed.” It comes after fans were left worried on Friday as Jenny and Lee disappeared without explanation.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has confessed to avoiding certain celebrities at the BAFTA TV awards due to previously slagging them off while on the popular Channel 4 show. The TV personality was in good spirits as he attended the glitzy award ceremony alongside his fellow cast members in London on Sunday night (May 8).And things were certainly looking up for the Gogglebox crew when they won the award for best Reality Constructed and Factual.But during the backstage winners press conference, Lee told Daily Star and other publications that he had to “duck and dive” in order to avoid some celebs on the red carpet.When asked who they were most looking forward to seeing at the event, Lee and his castmate Mica Ven wanted to ensure they didn’t bump into anyone they previously “slagged off” while dishing out their honest critiques on Gogglebox.Lee said: “I have ducked and dived a few times.”However the Gogglebox favourite didn’t specify who exactly he didn’t want to see at the star studded event.But when it came to discussing his sofa co-star Jenny Newby, outspoken Lee also mentioned that she refuses to go outside without makeup on since appearing on the hit TV show.Lee said: “Jenny would never go out without makeup after we started Gogglebox.“Yeah, she would never.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has revealed his best friend and sofa critic partner Jenny Newby is currently in hospital having an operation. Jenny’s absence from the Channel 4 show on Friday had sparked concerns from viewers, however, Lee has confirmed she’s now ‘recovering well. ’He said: ‘She is not very well, she is having an operation, a mini one, but she is recovering well though.