Gogglebox fans confused as Izzi is replaced by sister Ellie’s boyfriend Nat during self-isolation – The Sun

GOGGLEBOX fans were left confused when Izzi Warner was replaced by her sister Ellie's boyfriend Nat in tonight's episode of the show.

It appears that the mum-of-two was unable to film at Ellie's place this week due to the strict self-isolation rules amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Instead, Nat sat in her seat – with Izzi's absence not even acknowledged on screen.

Baffled viewers took to Twitter to address the change, with one writing: "I've just started watching tonight's #Gogglebox and omg where is Izzie (of Ellie and Izzie fame)?!? PLEASE TELL US SHE'S COMING BACK!!"

Another added: "Right, who's that next to my Ellie? I'm not happy."

A third said: "Ellie & Nat are cute but it’s not the same without Izzy."

Izzi and Ellie appear to be the only Gogglebox stars to be badly affected by isolation, with several of the other friends and family groups moving in together during lockdown.

Last week, Lee revealed that he was now staying in pal Jenny's caravan full-time, and siblings Sophie and Pete also mentioned the amount of time that they have been spending together.

However, Siddiqui patriarch Sid, who is in his seventies, has been forced to miss filming for the second week in a row while sons Baasit and Umar appeared together as usual.

Last month, Channel 4 bosses confirmed that Gogglebox will be airing as normal despite the coronavirus pandemic.

In order to keep cast and crew apart, cameras were rigged in the families' living rooms to avoid any need for contact.

Channel 4's Director of Programming, told Digital Spy: "The coronavirus outbreak is an enormous creative challenge for all broadcasters and though it is having a profound impact on getting some of our productions onto screen.

"It’s also a time when public service broadcasters like Channel 4 can step up and help people navigate through the extraordinary challenges we all now face."

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