Gogglebox viewers gobsmacked as Lee Riley shows off Jenny's rarely seen partner
Gogglebox star Lee Riley has delighted fans by sharing a rare glimpse of Jenny Newby's husband Ray, with followers ecstatic to finally "put a face to the name".
Lee, aged 57, took to Instagram to share some cheerful snaps from his recent trip to Northern Cyprus, where he caught up with his beloved pal Jenny, aged 69, and her seldom-seen spouse.
His caption read: "What a fabulous catch up with my beautiful side kick Jenny and husband Ray at home in Northern Cyprus."
The post included a photo of Lee and Ray grinning at a bar, a selfie with Jenny, and a playful picture of the trio pulling faces by the pool.
Fans expressed their joy in the comments section, with one saying: "Best team on Gogglebox. Fab pics of the three of you.", reports the Mirror.
Another commented: "Looking great - all 3 of you. Happy Pride and have a great week!"
"Can't wait for you to be back on Gogglebox, the best," exclaimed another fan, while someone else remarked: "Nice to put a face to Ray, enjoy bet it's roasting."
Ray's appearance is a rarity, as he has opted to remain out of the limelight during Jenny's ten-year tenure on Gogglebox.
While viewers are familiar with Jenny and Lee's hilarious moments on the show – from Jenny's meticulous notes in her H notebook during Line of Duty to Lee accidentally using her face cream – their lives outside the Channel 4 show have largely remained private.
(Image: jennyandlee_gogglebox/Instagram)
Jenny and Lee, both hailing from Hull, have enjoyed a friendship spanning over three decades, having first crossed paths in 1994 when Jenny was the landlady of The Crown Inn pub in Paull and Lee was a frequent patron.
In a previous chat with Ireland's Big Issue magazine, Jenny reminisced about their initial meeting, stating: "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."
In response to Jenny's recollection, Lee quipped: "I wish I'd 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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