Gogglebox star Jenny Newby has shared an exciting update as she pays a sweet tribute to her ‘bezzie mate’ co-star Lee.
Earlier this year the Channel 4 show won Best Reality and Constructed Factual award. but fans were left concerned when Jenny didn't appear alongside her best pal and on-screen partner at the Bafta TV awards.
However, Lee and fellow Gogglebox stars Marcus Luther and Mica Ven were in full swing representing the Channel 4 programme.
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Speaking to the Daily Star on the red carpet, Lee said at the time that Jenny "isn't very well" and needed an operation. He later explained that she had been on the waiting list for the op for two years and that it, unfortunately, fell during Baftas week.
However Jenny has now given a belated acceptance speech as Lee gave viewers a tiny taste of their upcoming reunion ahead of the brand new series of Gogglebox due to start next month.
She accepted the award from her garden and tightly gripped onto the theatrical mask trophy as she spoke to the camera to send a special message to Lee who she hailed for being there for her through the pandemic, MEN reports.
Lee posted the heart-warming video to their joint Instagram page, showing her stood on the decking of her famed static home. She began: "Hiya Lee, it's only me. I've got my BAFTA! "I know I couldn't be there with you on the night – I swapped my evening gown for my theatre gown, and my black stockings for surgical stockings, and my silver clutch bag for a catheter bag.
"But all in all, I never got to say thank you to you, you know, for the support you gave me through the pandemic when we was filming," Jenny said before turning attentions to her moving in to his caravan in Hull with him so they could work on the show together.
"You know, and the things that you did for me like giving me that 9ft by 5ft bedroom – wall to wall... walls, and enough room under the bed for my Pot Noodle and a packet of fags," she said. "And the one shelf you gave me in the kitchen, and I needed to stand on a step to get to it!"
She then ended her message: "But I just want to say all in all Lee, thank you very much for being my bezzie mate, and I'm hoping to see you soon. Bye bye."
Captioning the clip, Lee showed his appreciation before sharing a hint at when the pair will be back on the sofa together.
He said: "This is why I love this woman. "Thank you for your kind words Jenny. See you next week," he added alongside a filming camera and TV emoji. And fans were thrilled with the update. @mrs_sarah_coxall said: "Aww trooper so glad your on the mend."
@leepiper66 commented: "Lots of love Jenny we've missed you and Lee." @karen.dodd62 shared: "Hope your ok Jenny. Can’t wait to see you both in September."
@cowine143 added: "Definitely friendships goals right there, get well soon Jenny. Can’t wait to see yous back on tv soon, always a good laugh when yous are on."
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