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THE BEST FRIENDS ARE IN A CELEBRATORY MOOD FOR THE MILESTONE OCCASION 13:31, 02 Jun 2025 Gogglebox star Lee Riley has issued a heartfelt tribute to his co-star. The armchair critic is
renowned for his hilarious observations on the week's best TV alongside Jenny Newby. The best friends have been fan favourites on the popular Channel 4 programme since 2014. Fans were
gutted last month when it was confirmed the stars would be taking a well-deserved summer break after series 25 ended. Jenny and Lee regularly share updates from their lives on social media.
Lee has taken to Instagram today to reveal it is a special day for Jenny as she is celebrating her 70th birthday. Lee shared a snap of the two at a red carpet event to honour the milestone
birthday. He captioned the post: "A big Happy 70th birthday to my sidekick Jenny have a fantastic day much love." The post was liked by Gogglebox co-stars Sophie Sandiford and
Georgia Bell. Georgia added: "Happy 70th birthday Jenny! Hope you have the most amazing celebration" Article continues below It was also like by Lee's partner, Steve Mail.
Many fans took to the comments to wish Jenny well on her special day. Elaine said: "Happy 70th birthday Jenny. Have fun whatever you’re doing" Linda added: "Happy Birthday
Jenny! Hope you have a brilliant day." Sheila commented: "Happy 70th Birthday Jenny have a wonderful Day xxx" Annmarie posted: "A very happy birthday Jenny hope you have
a great day xx." Ann said: "Love you guys. Happy Birthday Jenny." Joyce added: "Happy Birthday Jenny." Lee and Jenny are expected to return to Gogglebox when season
26 returns later this year. The show typically returns to screens in September. The Gogglebox cast have built up a large following on social media. Ellie Warner is another fan favourite on
the popular Channel 4 programme. She took to social media last week to reflect on a busy month on and off the screen. Ellie was particularly in disbelief that her baby son, Ezra, celebrated
his second birthday. She shared a series of snaps with her 491,000 followers, with the caption: "Lots of lovely things happened in May. Ezra's birth month has just flown by!
"As have the last 2 years! Can’t believe I’ve got a 2-year-old now." Co-stars Izzi, the Sandifords, and The Malones were among the thousands to like the post. Fans also took to the
comments to wish Izzi well after the update. Debbie said: "Aww cutie, happy birthday Ezra xx." Mary added: "Congratulations." Article continues below Noreen added:
"Wow wow wow where have the last 2 years gone, me thinks it's time for a sibling." Venetia posted: "Happy 2nd Birthday Ezra. Can't believe he's grown so
quickly."