Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has been forced to pull out of the first episode of the new series after testing positive for Covid-19.
It means Stephen, 50, and his partner Daniel Lustig will be missing from the line-up on Friday, February 18.
The Channel 4 favourite posted a message to the Gogglebox crew on Instagram explaining he was unable to film as he continues to self-isolate.
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Sharing the news with fans on Instagram, Stephen said: "Gogglebox Back this Friday C4 9pm , gutted we won’t be back for episode one looking forward to seeing everyone."
He then shared a video message and said: "This is a message for the Gogglebox crew.
"Good luck filming this week, can't wait to see you Friday, I need a laugh, desperately."
He added: "I'm off, we can't film this week because I've got Covid."
Looking through the window, Daniel added: "We locked him up in this room for everyone's benefit."
Panning the camera around to show where he was self-isolating, Stephen added: "Look at my little room. Tiny little bed, little bathroom, little old me stuck out here on me own.
"Anyway, can't wait to watch you on Friday, have a good one."
Fans and Stephen's co-stars quickly rushed to support him, including Caerphilly-based couple Dave and Shirley Griffiths and Ellie Warner.
"Hope to see you back very soon!" Ellie said: "Get well soon."
Dave commented "It's a nightmare isn't it Stephen, but it's a break for Daniel."
Gogglebox returns Friday, February 18 at 8pm on Channel 4.
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