Gogglebox star flooded with support as she pulls out of show following family death

Gogglebox star Helena Worthington has been forced to pull out of the Channel 4 show following a recent death

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Gogglebox star flooded with support as she pulls out of show following family death (Image: Getty Images)

A Gogglebox favourite has disclosed she’s been forced to withdraw from the most recent episode after suffering a devastating loss.

Helena Worthington became part of the Channel 4 programme in 2017 during series 10 alongside her family members: mum Alison and Alison’s other half George. The trio quickly won over viewers and became household names.

Throughout their time on screen, the Manchester-based clan have left audiences in fits of laughter with their witty remarks and amusing reactions to television’s biggest moments.

Beyond the show, talented artist Helena shares her life with boyfriend Dan. She’s also a devoted mother to six year old Irwin and is currently awaiting the arrival of her second baby.

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The family have been hit with heartbreak(Image: Channel 4)

Tragically, Helena faced devastating news this week when her cherished grandmother died. On Monday (December 16), she took to Instagram to share a touching photograph of herself and her mother alongside her nan, accompanied by a moving message, reports the Mirror.

“I’m not quite sure how to write this post. This week I reached 20k on here, which feels huge and something l’m incredibly grateful for. But it’s also been a really rough week,” she revealed.

Helena continued: “I lost my legendary nana, and because of that I won’t be filming the last episode of Gogglebox this series. My nana played such a huge part in my life and loved me fiercely.

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Helena revealed her nan sadly died(Image: Channel 4)

“She was the perfect mix of Dame Judi Dench and the Catherine Tate nana – sharp, hilarious, and she somehow knew the answers to every quiz show question.

“She once flashed a vicar and stole the neighbour’s dog when they wouldn’t give my mum’s football back – which honestly tells you everything you need to know about her. She was a true Queen.”

She added: “Every time we met, we talked about Bob Mortimer on Would I Lie To You? , and she never missed an opportunity to tell absolutely anyone she met that her daughter and granddaughter were on Gogglebox.

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She revealed she won’t be filming the programme(Image: Channel 4)

“I’m expecting a baby girl in the next month, and my heart aches knowing my nana won’t get to meet her. But I know she’ll be part of her in so many ways – in stories, in humour, and in that same strength and warmth.

“Thank you for being here, for the lovely messages, and for letting me share both gratitude and grief at the same time.”

Helena’s followers flooded the comments with messages of comfort during this heartbreaking period. Fellow Gogglebox star Izzi Warner posted: “Sending lots of love, sorry for your loss she sounds like she was the best kind of person.”

Another supporter commented: “So sorry for the loss of your nana Helena sending best wishes to you and your family at this sad time.” A third added: “Sending love and healing to you and your family Helena. Take it easy and give yourself time to grieve.”