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Daily Record
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Gogglebox's Lee Riley shares rare glimpse of Jenny Newby's husband Ray
Gogglebox star Lee Riley has shared a rare snap of his best friend Jenny Newby's husband Ray, with fans of the Channel 4 show thrilled to finally 'put a face to the name'. Gogglebox 's Lee Riley has sent fans into a frenzy by offering a rare glimpse of his co-star Jenny Newby's husband Ray. Lee, 57, took to Instagram exciting fans with delightful snaps from their recent trip to Cyprus. Of course not one to be far behind was long-time best pal Jenny, 69, and her rarely-seen husband. Lee posted: "What a fabulous catch up with my beautiful side kick Jenny and husband Ray at home in Northern Cyprus." Included in the post were smile-filled shots of Lee and Ray sharing a drink at the bar, a selfie with Jenny, and a playful snap of the trio pulling silly faces beside the pool. Fans rushed to the comments as reported by Hull Live, with some gushing over them such as: "Best team on Gogglebox. Fab pics of the three of you." One fan exclaimed how great the trio looked, saying: "Looking great - all 3 of you. Happy Pride and have a great week! ! !". Eager for their return to the show, another admirer said: "Can't wait for you to be back on Gogglebox, the best." Aother was pleased to see Ray's image: "Nice to put a face to Ray, enjoy bet it's roasting." Ray, who has shied away from the public eye during Jenny's decade-long appearance on Gogglebox, made a rare appearance in these photographs. Jenny and Lee's antics have become a favourite among viewers, from Jenny's devoted note-taking in he notebook during Line of Duty to Lee's constant prank-pulling, although their off-screen lives have stayed largely private. Gogglebox stars Jenny and Lee have shared an unbreakable bond since they first crossed paths in 1994. Their friendship was first cemented during the days when Jenny was the landlady of The Crown Inn pub in Paull and Lee was one of her regulars. Jenny recollected their early days in an interview 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, responding to Jenny's trip down memory lane, joked: "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.'". Reflecting on their enduring friendship, he added: "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."


Edinburgh Live
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Gogglebox viewers gobsmacked as Lee Riley shows off Jenny's rarely seen partner
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info 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."


Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gogglebox fan favourite delights fans with photo of rarely seen partner
Gogglebox co-stars and best friends Lee Riley and Jenny Newby are on holiday together in the North of Cyprus with Jenny's other half and fans are gushing over their poolside snaps Gogglebox favourite Lee Riley has thrilled fans by sharing a rare glimpse of his best friend Jenny Newby's husband Ray, leaving viewers delighted to finally "put a face to the name". Lee, 57, took to Instagram this week to post a series of sunny snaps from a recent trip to Northern Cyprus, where he enjoyed a get-together with his long-time sidekick Jenny, 69, and her elusive other half. He captioned the post: "What a fabulous catch up with my beautiful side kick Jenny and husband Ray at home in Northern Cyprus." Lee shared a photo of him and Ray cheesing at a bar with Ray's arm around his shoulders, a selfie of him and Jenny, and a photo of the three of them making silly faces beside the pool. Fans were quick to share their excitement in the comments, with one writing: "Best team on Gogglebox. Fab pics of the three of you." Another added: "Looking great - all 3 of you. Happy Pride & have a great week!!!" "Can't wait for you to be back on Gogglebox, the best," gushed a third, while someone else said: "Nice to put a face to Ray, enjoy bet it's roasting." The snaps mark a rare public appearance for Ray, who has chosen to stay firmly off-screen during his wife's decade-long run on Gogglebox. While fans have come to know and love Jenny and Lee's on-screen antics — from Jenny's investigation in her H notebook during Line of Duty to Lee's infamous mix-up eating her face cream — little has been seen of their personal lives away from the Channel 4 cameras. Jenny and Lee are both from Hull and have been friends for over 31 years, since they met in 1994 when Jenny was the landlady of The Crown Inn pub in Paull and Lee was a regular customer. Jenny previously spoke about the way they met to Ireland's Big Issue magazine, saying: "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 responded to that, joking: "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."

Leader Live
29-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
New owner for the Crown Inn pub in Caergwrle
Businessman Robert Venn approached law firm Brindley Twist Tafft & James (BTTJ) when he was in the process of preparing to buy The Crown Inn on the High Street in Caergwrle. Alex Khan, managing partner at Midlands firm BTTJ and an expert in commercial property law, explained Coventry-based Mr Venn's initial request was for assistance with conveyancing on his property, as he was in the process of extending the lease to make it more attractive for sale. Read more: Australian bar saved after being transformed into Wrexham AFC fan dream But as the same time he mentioned the potential of selling his home and buying the pub in Wales, and so Mr Khan explained the complexity of the process, what steps were needed, and in what order. Mr Khan said: "We are delighted Mr Venn is now the new owner of The Crown Inn. "He needed initial expert advice regarding negotiating terms and finalisation of the lease extension on his property. "Once this was completed, he was able to sell his flat for a higher price, as the buyer saw the extended lease as better security. Read more: Three 'unforgettable' seaside pubs in North Wales named among the UK's best "Mr Venn was then able to combine the funds raised from his residential property sale with a commercial loan that enabled his purchase of the pub. "As ever with these investment projects, there were various twists and turns along the way, and we were happy to help guide Mr Venn through what developed into a complex legal and taxation process." The freehold interest in The Crown Inn had been marketed by property agency Sydney Phillips at an asking price of £230,000 - although the final purchase price has not been disclosed. The traditional pub is an end-terraced property with a bar, lounge and seating for 65, a split-level beer garden, and five-bedroomed owner's accommodation above. Read more: Kat hopes to blend wellbeing and business with Flintshire smoothie bar Mr Venn said: "I am thrilled to be the new owner of The Crown Inn and look forward to the venue serving the community in Caergwrle with a warm welcome for many years to come. "The advice I received from Alex at BTTJ was truly excellent. He helped guide me from the inception of an idea through to completion of a pub purchase, with an assured calm that I doubt could be rivalled. "Also, because I was purchasing the pub as a going concern, there were various complexities involving the transfer of the business and VAT issues, a stumbling point for other experts involved, but all expertly handled by Alex. "The process was lengthy and complex, but thanks to BTTJ I have now achieved my ambition of owning the pub."