Gogglebox fans sent support to Ellie Warner during Friday’s episode as the star was again absent from the Channel 4 show in the wake of her boyfriend’s horror car crash.
The 31-year-old from Leeds has not appeared on the Channel 4 show since her boyfriend Nat Eddleston was hit by a car two weeks ago, leaving him in a critical condition.
Hairdresser Ellie, who usually appears with her sister Izzi on the show, is now extending her break from the show as her boyfriend reportedly suffered from a broken neck and collapsed lungs as a result of the incident.
As Ellie was again missing from Channel 4 screens on Friday, fans took to Twitter to send their best wishes to her and her boyfriend.
One wrote: “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?"
Another added: "Missing Ellie and Izzie tonight. Sending love to them all and get well wishes to Ellie's boyfriend Nat."
Ellie is reportedly being supported by Gogglebox bosses and given as much time off as she needs, according to reports from The Sun.
A source told The Sun: “Channel 4 take duty of care really seriously. Obviously Ellie and Izzi are two of the most loved regulars on the show but it wouldn’t be right for them to have to film a light hearted show when Nat is in such a critical condition.
“Producers have made it clear there is no pressure to return to filming and they can take all the time they need.”
The hairdresser has been by Nat’s bedside since the incident, and is now in a critical but stable condition after being hit by a car.
Nat was rushed to intensive care on March 18 after he was hit in Halton, Leeds, while walking home from a night out.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed in a statement: “The pedestrian remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.”
The police force asked anyone who may have seen something or has any information to come forward.
Just weeks before the horrifying accident, Ellie declared her love for her partner in a gushing Valentine's Day tribute on Instagram.
Sharing a picture of Nat holding up a piece of kebab meat, Ellie cheekily wrote: “Happy Valentine’s Day to my one true loves,” alongside a heart and laughing emoji.
Leeds-based star Ellie has appeared on the award-winning production alongside her sister Izzi since they joined the Gogglebox family in 2015.
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Izzi took a brief break from the show in 2020, with Ellie's boyfriend Nat stepping in to cover the star.
