Ellie Warner understandably won't be on this week's edition of Gogglebox, following her boyfriend sustaining injuries in an alleged hit and run accident in Leeds on Friday.
Earlier this week, police confirmed the star's partner, Nat Eddleston, 'remains in a critical but stable condition' after he reportedly suffered from a broken neck and two collapsed lungs during the incident.
According to TV insiders, hairdresser Ellie, 31, will be taking some time away from the hit Channel 4 show, as she comes to terms with the horrifying events.
"Ellie has been told to take all the time she needs - everyone on the show is hoping and praying Nat will be ok," an insider has told the Daily Star.
The Leeds-based star has appeared on the award-winning production alongside her sister Izzi since they joined the Gogglebox family in 2015.
It is not yet known if Izzi will appear on screen in any capacity this Friday.
Nat was reportedly knocked down by a white car shortly after midnight on Friday night, after meeting friends for drinks at a pub in the Halton area of the city.
It is believed that he was struck by a white Seat Leon just after midnight.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed the road in Halton, Leeds, was cordoned off on Saturday morning.
They told the Mirror: "The pedestrian remains in a critical but stable condition and inquiries are ongoing."
It's been reported that Ellie is "fearful" that her boyfriend - who once appeared on the Channel 4 show with her - may have suffered brain damage following the accident.
Ellie and Izzi have been fan favourites with Channel 4 viewers since they first appeared on Googlebox back in 2015.
Many of their early Gogglebox scenes were filmed at their Yorkshire family home, where eldest sister Ellie still lived at the time.
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.
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 [heart and laughing emoji]."
West Yorkshire Police asked anyone who may have seen something or has any information to come forward.
They said in a social media statement: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in the Halton area of Leeds involving a white Seat Leon and an adult male pedestrian.
"Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, which occurred on Selby Road near to The Woodman pub at around 00:10 this morning (Saturday 19th March 2022).
"The pedestrian has suffered serious injuries as a result of the collision.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or the Seat being driven prior to the collision, including anyone with dash-cam or video footage, is asked to call 101, or contact online via www.westyorkshire.police.UK/101livechat referencing collision 13220147973."
