Gogglebox fans seriously distracted as Jenny reveals rarely-seen husband of 50 years
Gogglebox viewers were left stunned after Jenny Newby offered a rare peek at her husband Ray.
Jenny - who celebrated her 70th birthday earlier this year - and Lee Riley both became part of the beloved Channel 4 programme back in 2014, quickly establishing themselves as audience darlings.
Throughout the years, the Hull-based duo - who have maintained their friendship for over 25 years - have kept viewers in hysterics with their brilliant quips.
Beyond the show, Lee enjoys a loving relationship with partner Steve, whilst Jenny shares her life with long-term spouse Ray.
On Sunday (August 3), Lee stunned followers by posting an uncommon photograph of Jenny alongside Ray, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Using their joint Instagram account, Lee disclosed it marked Jenny and Ray's 50th wedding anniversary, sharing an image of the couple from their special day in 1975.
His caption read: "Wishing my sidekick Jenny and Ray a happy 50th golden wedding anniversary who gets the medal".
Supporters gushed over the photograph, though many became fixated on Ray's impressive sideburns.
"Ray should get a medal for those sideburns alone. Epic," declared one person. Another agreed: "Was thinking the same." A third commented: "Jeez them sideburns have a life of their own." Mirroring these sentiments, someone else wrote: "Bloody hell, look at those side burns. You could ski down them."
Lee and Jenny's friendship began in 1994, when Lee encountered Jenny at a pub where she served as landlady. Jenny shared with Ireland's Big Issue magazine: "Lee was a customer at my pub, The Crown Inn in Paull. He became a regular in 1994 and used to come in pretty much every night with his partner and we were friends from the off. We've been best friends ever since."
Lee chimed in: "I wish I've never gone in the pub – it cost me a fortune. When I first met her she had a perm and I can remember thinking, 'She needs a haircut'. We were firm friends immediately.
"I don't think we've ever had an argument. We're too placid to argue. She makes me laugh too much for me to ever fall out with her."
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