Lee Riley: Last News

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's Lee Riley has given an update on his sidekick Jenny Newby after revealing she was in hospital. The Channel 4 star was without his co-star and best pal as he hit the red carpet on Sunday night (May 8).

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 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.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has revealed that his on-screen partner Jenny Newby is having an operation. Appearing on the BAFTA red carpet, Lee explained that his best friend and neighbour "isn't very well" and had to go to hospital. "She is not very well," he told Daily Star.

Gogglebox has been slapped with more than 100 official complaints after viewers were left shocked by 'traumatising' scenes. The hit Channel 4 show returned to screens on Friday (April 22).

 Gogglebox duo Lee and Jenny, has been visiting the Mediterranean island to see his long-term partner Steve. In a touching post on social media, Steve posted a photo of the pair and captioned it: "So good to have you home my love even only for a week.

Gogglebox star Lee Riley has taken a break from his busy filming schedule to visit his boyfriend in Cyprus.Steve Mail, who has been in a relationship with the TV favourite for almost 28 years, updated fans with a touching tribute to his partner on social media.In an Instagram post Steve said: "So good to have you home my love even if only for a break #happydays #sunshine #letsparty".Lee regularly travels to the Mediterranean island, where Steve lives, to spend quality time with his long-term boyfriend.Loving fans jumped on the comments section to wish the happy couple well.One wrote: "Hope you both have a great time in Sunny Cyprus", while a second added: "Enjoy, wish I was there now."A third, referencing Lee's sidekick on the Channel 4 programme Jenny Newby, remarked: "Have lots of fun you two. Has Jenny joined you?"Lee and Jenny have established themselves as fan favourites on the hit programme with their hilarious observations on the week's best TV.They returned to the nation's screens for the latest series of Gogglebox in February.Lee left his Instagram followers in hysterics earlier this year after he caught Jenny in bed with Steve.Lee shared a video with his and Jenny's 669,000 followers in which he took them around the static caravan he stays in while filming the show. For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here . In it, he says: "So, you wonder where Jenny is.

Gogglebox stars Jenny Newby and Lee Riley enjoyed a special celebration together over the weekend as they attended Jenny’s granddaughter’s 21st birthday party.The long-time best pals posted a photo on their joint Instagram account from the party as they appeared dressed up in their finest for the occasion while posed beside the birthday girl herself, who stood out in a floor-sweeping red dress. Jenny was pictured looking elegant in all-black wearing a flowing blouse and wide leg trousers with a long silver chain necklace, complementing close pal Lee’s matching black ensemble which consisted of a smart suit paired with a white shirt. "When you go to your granddaughter’s joint 21st birthday party.

the former Brookside star shared a photo of what appeared to be a hospital operation on social media. The 38-year-old said she was taking "the biggest step in a very personal journey. " Captioning the post on Instagram, Jennifer said: "Since I had my first son Bobby 12 years ago I have suffered with extreme varicose veins in my legs, which look so ugly and sometimes cause extreme pain.

If there's one thing you can guarantee, it's that you'll either have giggle or shed a few tears when Gogglebox airs every Friday. Last night's episode saw a mix of both, with viewers' favourite families catching up on everything from the news on Good Morning Britain to new Netflix thriller Pieces of Her.