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Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford thanks viewers for support after lockdown breakdown

Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford has thanked viewers for their support following her breakdown on Friday night's show.

Sophie and her brother Pete were watching Boris Johnson announce a second lockdown last Saturday night when Sophie started to cry.

In the address on Saturday night the Prime Minister said the country would be entering a lockdown lasting until December 2.

Pubs, restaurants and non-essential shops have once again been forced to close their doors and members of the public are ordered to stay at home for the next four weeks in a bid to bring down the spike in cases of coronavirus.

Sophie began to cry, saying the situation was "s*** for everyone" and expressing concern over people's jobs.

Brother Pete reached out to comfort her and said: "Don't cry kid, you'll set me off."

Viewers were similarly moved by Sophie's display of emotion and took to Twitter to share their thoughts.

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Kenny said: "Aaaaw Sophie crying is just saaad, bless her for empathising with so many and sharing what most of us feel openly."

Kat said: "Aw Sophie crying on #gogglebox is how we’re all feeling. Bless her."

Chloe shared a sad emoji and said: "Sophie crying about the lockdown and people's jobs."

Following everyone's concern Sophie tweeted saying: "Thank you so much for all the lovely messages tonight... it’s a tough time for everyone but we’ve all just got to hang in there sending love to everyone, better days are coming."

*Gogglebox continues at 9pm on Channel 4 on Friday

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