DURING last night’s episode (December 13) of Gogglebox, fans sent their well wishes to Sue Sheehan after she opened up about her recent health diagnosis.
Sue, who lives with her husband Steve in South London joined the Channel 4 series back in 2019 and the pair have since been a favourite with viewers.
After being absent from a few episodes this series, on Friday Sue revealed she had been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy.
She explained: "I mean, I've had to relearn to do a couple of things since this Bell's palsy.
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"One is to speak through the side of my mouth, and the other one is chewing. Chewing takes a long time."
Steve joked: "I have offered to chew your food for you, but you declined.
"I've gotta say, you haven't lost the sharp side of your tongue though, have you?"
"No, it's sharper than ever actually," Sue humorously replied.
Soon after their conversation, Gogglebox fans took to X, formerly Twitter to wish Sue a “speedy recovery”.
Someone said: “Sue and Steve wishing you a speedy recovery from your Bell’s palsy Sue keep being you love seeing you both on #Gogglebox. Xx”
This person tweeted: “Wishing Sue of Sue and Steve, a speedy recovery, from her bell's palsy diagnosis.”
Meanwhile, others praised Sue for highlighting Bell’s palsy, saying: “All the best to Sue and big love for bringing Bells palsy to the fore.”
Another added: “Fair play to Sue on #gogglebox for appearing with Bells Palsy. Raising awareness can only be good, speaking as someone who is (hopefully temporarily) suffering from the same after brain surgery I can imagine how much courage that takes.”
Wishing her well, a Channel 4 viewer wrote: “Best Wishes to Sue on #Gogglebox as she recovers from Bell’s Palsy x”
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“I love Sue and Steve, wishing Sue well,” shared this account.
One user posted: “Thoughts with Sue x one of my favourites on #gogglebox.”
What is Bell’s palsy? Symptoms explained
Bell's palsy is temporary weakness or lack of movement that usually affects one side of the face, reports the NHS.
Symptoms can include:
- weakness on one side of your face, or not being able to move one side of your face – this usually happens over a few days
- a drooping eyelid or corner of your mouth
- drooling
- a dry mouth
- loss of taste
- a dry or watering eye
The NHS adds: “You may also find it difficult to close the eye on the weak side of your face.
“Rarely, you may not be able to move both sides of your face.”
The NHS says to ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if you have symptoms of Bell's palsy.
