Gogglebox favourite Ellie Warner and her sister Izzi were noticeably missing from the latest episode of the Channel 4 show on Friday night - leading to a flurry of messages from supportive show viewers.
Following a devastating crash that left her partner Nat Eddleston "fighting for his life", Ellie did not feature and it is not clear when she will return.
It comes amid reports that bosses have allowed Ellie to take a break from the series, as they offer their support to her behind-the-scenes.
Nat reportedly suffered from a broken neck and two collapsed lungs after the accident in Leeds last Friday, March 18 - while it was also reported there were fears he had suffered brain damage.
Nat was reportedly knocked down by a white car shortly after midnight after meeting friends for drinks at a pub in the Halton area of the city.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed the road in Halton, Leeds, was cordoned off on Saturday morning, March 19, as they gave an update on his condition.
They said at the time: "The pedestrian remains in a critical but stable condition and inquiries are ongoing."
As the show aired on Friday night, Ellie and her sister Izzi understandably did not appear at all in the wake of the accident, while Ellie has yet to comment on what happened.
Viewers were quick to reach out to the star, with one writing: "No Ellie and Izzie this week due to Nat's accident. Hopefully he makes a full recovery."
Another said: "Sad not to see ellie and izzi on tonight , understandable though , thoughts are with them."
A third wrote: "I really hope Ellie and her partner Nat are doing ok following his accident," as a fourth tweeted: "Thinking of Ellie at this time."
On Tuesday, Nat was said to be living hour by hour in intensive care after the traumatic incident, with no update on his condition since.
Meanwhile, fans of the much-loved show have sent their prayers to Ellie since the weekend, online, as she waits by her boyfriend's bedside.
Underneath the star's most recent Instagram snap of her boyfriend, which sees him holding a piece of kebab meat in a Valentine's Day tribute, thousands have left sweet comments to Ellie.
One person wrote: "Sending you lots of love. I had the same injuries 30 years ago in an accident and although it’s a tough road he will get through it, I’m only saying this so you know people get through it. Sending lots of positive vibes to you xx"
A second shared: "Thinking of you all Ellie. Hope Nat makes a fast recovery. It happened 2 mins from us."
Another commented: "Sending Positive Thoughts."
Gogglebox airs Fridays at 9pm on Channel 4.
