Gogglebox star Ellie Warner is expected to miss out on the remainder of the present series as she continues to care for injured boyfriend Nat Eddlestone.
The 31-year-old reality star saw her life turned upside down last month when her boyfriend was hospitalised after being hit by a car while out in Leeds.
Nat was rushed to hospital and was fighting for his life after sustaining a broken neck and punctured lung.
Ellie is now reportedly spending every minute at Nat’s side as he continues to battle back to health in hospital after the accident – making it unlikely that she will return to the show.
A source told The Sun: “Ellie’s focus, 100 per cent, is on Nat and supporting him in his recovery.
“She’s been told to take as much time off as she needs and it is very unlikely she will be returning during the current series. Producers have told her to take as long as she needs.”
While a friend also told The Sun: “Her heart is totally ripped in two by all of this and she is still in a state of shock about how things have ended up. Right now all that Ellie is focusing on is making sure she is there for Nat.”
Ellie herself is yet to comment on Nat and his recovery – but has reportedly “barely left” his side since he was hospitalised back on Friday 18 March.
A statement released by West Yorkshire Police at the time said: “Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in the Halton area of Leeds involving a white Seat Leon and an adult male pedestrian.
“Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, which occurred on Selby Road near to The Woodman pub at around 00:10 this morning (Saturday 19th March 2022).”
Their appeal continues, stating: “The pedestrian has suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or the Seat being driven prior to the collision, including anyone with dash-cam or video footage, is asked to call 101, or contact online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat referencing collision 13220147973.”
There has been an outpouring of support to Ellie from fans of Gogglebox since the accident.
Viewers have taken to social media in recent weeks to let the star know they are thinking of her and Nat – with one recently tweeting: “I really hope Ellie’s boyfriend is okay.”
Another asked: "Does anyone know how Ellie Warner's boyfriend Nat is doing after his car accident?"
While another added: "Missing Ellie and Izzie tonight. Sending love to them all and get well wishes to Ellie's boyfriend Nat."
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