Gogglebox fans have reached out to Sophie Sanford after the TV star broke down in tears in the most recent episode.
A viewer favourite alongside her brother Pete, Sophie had become emotional as the cast watched footage from the ongoing war in Ukraine.
BBC reports had displayed some of the devastating impacts of the Russian invasion on families in Ukraine, with many having to be separated in the conflict.
With bombing ongoing in many populated areas, Pete had spoken to his sister about the heartbreaking idea of families being torn apart as they leave the country.
In an emotional response, Sophie shared a promise that she would stay with him if the situation ever happened to them, reports Birmingham Live.
Pete said: ‘I don’t know how I’d feel if I got held back, to fight the war. Because what do you do? You can’t go, “No, I’m going,” but by the same token, do I really want to be getting shot at and potentially killed? What’s more valuable to me?’. Sophie burst in tears as she responded: ‘I’m choking up even thinking about that. ‘Cause I would just stay with you.’
Pete insisted that he wouldn’t let Sophie stay behind in his attempts to console her. ‘No you wouldn’t. F**king wouldn’t let you, you little soft a**e. Stop it you k***head, you’re going to make me cry. We’re here, you f**king idiot!’ he told her. Sophie added: "I know but it's just scary."
Fans of the show were immediately touched by the duo's close relationship. They took to Twitter to comment.
Nicbons wrote: "Awww Soph and Pete have got me sobbing #Gogglebox." Emma said: "Aww sophie #Gogglebox."
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Mikepriestley added: "Aww sophie getting upset over the fighting in Ukraine and talking about the men staying behind. They may squabble but can see Sophie and Pete love each other. Great brother and sister relationship #Gogglebox @PeteandSophie @Petesandiford"
Cheryl said: "Pete and Sophie have me sobbing. That sibling bond they have is so strong."
Gemma Archer commented: "Sophie saying she'd say behind with Pete if there was a war #Gogglebox." Sophie_Clare wrote: " can’t cope with @PeteandSophie #Gogglebox" adding a crying face emoji.
Craig said: "Actually got a bit emotional just then seeing Peter & his sister just then #Gogglebox." And Kim added: "@PeteandSophie you girl! I want to hug you! doing what everyone else is feeling but on tv. HUGE respect to you #Gogglebox."
