Lee Riley and Jenny Newby: A Friendship Story
Gogglebox star Lee Riley recently risked the wrath of his friend and co-star Jenny Newby by sharing a throwback photo of her. The duo, who have been best friends for over 30 years, first crossed paths when Lee became a customer at Jenny’s pub. Their friendship blossomed, leading them to join the Channel 4 series in 2014, where they have entertained viewers with their hilarious banter.
The Instagram Post
Lee, aged 55, posted a photo of Jenny, aged 67, sporting an 80s perm, jokingly captioning it, ‘She’s going to go mad at me. Jenny with the 80’s perm.’ While Lee may have expected playful comments from their followers, many rushed to compliment Jenny’s retro hairstyle, with some even suggesting its comeback in fashion trends.
Reactions and Revenge
Comments on the post praised Jenny’s look, with users expressing admiration for her style. Jenny, in turn, got her revenge by sharing a schoolboy photo of Lee on his birthday, playfully stating, ‘Told you I’d get you back. A big happy birthday to you, Lee!’
Gogglebox Filming and Personal Lives
The duo films their Gogglebox segments from Lee’s caravan in Hull, with Jenny temporarily moving in during the pandemic. Jenny later returned to her husband Ray, while Lee resides with his partner Steve, with whom he has shared nearly three decades of companionship.
Despite Jenny’s early enthusiasm for Gogglebox, Lee initially declined the offer to appear on the show. However, he was eventually persuaded by Jenny, leading to their successful on-screen partnership. Gogglebox airs on Fridays at 9pm on Channel 4.
