Gogglebox viewers expressed their joy at seeing Ellie and Izzi Warner back on the show, as Ellie's boyfriend made a rare 'appearance' sounding happy and stable.
The Channel 4 duo from Yorkshire returned following a momentary hiatus while Ellie supported her boyfriend, Nat Eddleston, who was rushed to hospital last month after being hit by a car during a night out in Leeds. Nat was left severely injured, including suffering a broken neck, a broken back and two collapsed lungs, and was admitted to intensive care following the horrific incident.
Fans tuning into Friday night's episode (May 13) were relieved to hear that Nat seemed to be recovering well, as he spoke to Ellie over the phone jokingly about marriage during the start of the show.
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In the scene Ellie told her sister Izzi that Nat wanted a shotgun wedding, and she thought this meant that he wanted to get Ellie pregnant before they tied the knot. To clear things up, Ellie decided to give her partner a call, where she asked: "What did you think that a shotgun wedding meant?"
He replied: "That you're forced to get married." Izzi burst into laughter as Ellie quizzed: "Do you know why though?" He responded with: "Because you got someone pregnant?"
Ellie then asked: "So does that mean that you're going to get me pregnant?" To which he replied: "No", before exchanging a giggle with Ellie and hanging up.
Many viewers watching the moment from home quickly took to social media to comment their joy at seeing the pair back on their sofa and hearing Nat doing well over the phone.
@charleyjones33 tweeted: "I’ve never met Nat, nor am I likely to but I’m so so happy to have heard him talking to Ellie on the phone. Well done Nat, so glad your getting better. #Gogglebox."
@rebbedy1802 typed: "Nice to see Ellie & Izzy back but even nicer to hear Nat and him sound well. @ellieandizzi #Gogglebox," while @Sazzyness echoed: "So lovely to see Ellie & Izzy back & to hear Nat sounding so well #Gogglebox."
"Awww nice to see izzi and ellie back , glad nat is on the mend #Gogglebox," @RockgirlFiona wrote.
@StephenTJ95 said: "Pretty sure hearing Nat on the phone with Ellie is gonna be the best bit of #Gogglebox tonight. Great to know he's recovering."
@SteveLaze put: "Ellie and Izzie back on #Gogglebox and Ellie speaking to Nat on the phone, hope he's doing alright," as @ShaunCrisp7 added: "Ellie, shocked to see you tonight but Brilliant to see you back on TV tonight hope Nat is getting better."
