GOGGLEBOX’s Ellie Warner will not return to the show for the rest of the series following boyfriend Nat’s car accident.
The Leeds lass hasn’t been seen on the Channel 4 reality show since the devastating accident.
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Now The Sun can reveal Ellie, 31, will be absent from the remaining episodes as she focuses on Nat and his recovery.
A source close to Ellie said: “Ellie’s focus, 100 per cent, is on Nat and supporting him in his recovery.
“She’s been told to take as much time off as she needs and it is very unlikely she will be returning during the current series.
“Producers have told her to take as long as she needs.”
Ellie has remained at Nat’s side almost round the clock since his accident.
“She’s been keeping vigil at hospital,” our source added.
“Nat is Ellie’s world and everyone is willing him to pull through and come out the other side.”
“Ellie has been bombarded with messages of goodwill from other Gogglebox stars.
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“They are a really close knit group, like a family,” a C4 insider added.
“Ellie has been overwhelmed with the support. It means a lot to her.”
On Friday March 18 Nat was rushed to intensive care after he was hit by a car in Halton, Leeds while walking home in the early hours.
A family member confirmed he had suffered a broken neck and back as well as two collapsed lungs.
They added he was also initially placed on a life support machine.
In a short statement, West Yorkshire Police confirmed: “The pedestrian remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital and enquiries into the incident are ongoing”.
Speaking shortly after the incident, a source told The Sun: “Ellie is understandably in pieces and everyone is just hoping and praying Nat comes through this.
“Nat is Ellie’s absolute world. She has been totally overwhelmed with messages of love and support.”
They continued: “She has barely left the hospital since this happened and Nat is getting brilliant care and treatment.
“At the moment they are living hour by hour and just praying that things get better.”
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