Gogglebox star Lee Riley's boyfriend has delighted fans with a heart-warming birthday message.
The TV personality is celebrating his 53rd birthday - and his partner of 26 years has taken to Instagram to wish him well on his special day.
Steven Mail shared an emotional post with his followers after him and Lee spent the summer together at his home in Cyprus.
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He said: "A very happy 53rd birthday to my better half and my best friend in the world love you to the moon and back thank you for yet another amazing summer here in beautiful Cyprus."
He continued: I will miss you so much as you prepare to head back to Blighty for the next instalment of Gogglebox when you will finally reunite with your sidekick the adorable Jenny Newby."
The 18th season of Gogglebox is set to begin on September 17 and fans flooded the comments to praise the happy couple.
One user said: "Beautiful couple."
Another added: "You guys I love you."
A third commented: "Look at your tans!! I’m so jealous"
A fourth added: "Glad you both had a great time in Cyprus . Lovely to see you both"
Lee has became a Gogglebox fan favourite thanks to his commentary on some of the nation's best loved TV programmes with his friend Jenny Newby from their caravan in Hull.
And Jenny also aimed a humorous message to Lee to celebrate his birthday on their shared Instagram account.
She posted: "Wishing this t**t a happy 53rd birthday. Have a wonderful last few days in Cyprus see you Friday for filming. love Jenny xx"
Fellow Gogglebox stars took to the comments to also send a message to Lee on his birthday.
Ellie Warner said: "Awww happy birthday Lee."
Dave and Shirl: "Happy birthday Lee mate, have a good one love Dave and Shirley xxx"
The new series of Gogglebox is set to start on Channel 4 on September 17
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