Gogglebox's Jenny Newby has paid an emotional tribute to her TV co-star Lee Riley after missing the majority of the last series of the show due to a mystery medical condition.
During her time off the rest of the cast of Channel 4 's hit series scooped a BAFTA award in May in the category 'Best Reality and Constructive Factual'.
After missing the awards ceremony due to undergoing surgery, the 66-year old has now returned to the limelight by sharing a message to Lee from her garden via the pair's joint Instagram account.
"Hiya, Lee. It's only me. I've got my BAFTA," she began.
"I know I couldn't be there with you on the night. I swapped my evening gown for my theatre gown, and my black stocking for surgical stockings and my silver clutch bag for a catheter bag.
"But all in all, I never got to say thank you for the support you gave me through the pandemic when we were filming.
"The things that you did for me. Like, giving me that 9ft by 5ft bedroom, wall to wall walls, and enough room under the bed for my Pot Noodle and a packet of fags.
"And the one shelf you gave me in the kitchen. And I had to stand on a step to get to it.
"But I just want to say, all in all, Lee, thank you very much for being my bezzie mate and I'm hoping to see you soon."
Fans of the hilarious duo were clearly delighted to see Jenny looking in better health, with one user replying: "Your friendship is so special - if everyone had a pal like you two - the world would be a better place!! Long May your friendship last."
Another commented: "Definitely friendships goals right there, get well soon Jenny. Can't wait to see yous back on tv soon, always a good laugh when yous are on x."
A third added: "Wishing you a speedy recovery Jenny, me and my other arf love you and Lee, keep on doing what you and make my Friday nights, can't wait for the next series of Gogglebox."
And a fourth declared: "Jenny and Lee are amazing and have me in stitches. Missed you guys during your break and can’t wait for Gogglebox to return in the Autumn. Love, love, love you to bits."
The new series of Gogglebox is set to start on September 9 on Channel 4.
