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Gogglebox 's Jenny Newby remains a beloved figure on the programme - but she has endured numerous devastating health battles throughout the years. Jenny initially appeared on the Channel 4 series back in 2014 alongside her closest friend Lee Riley . Across the years, the Hull-based duo - who have maintained their friendship for over 25 years - have left audiences in hysterics with their brilliant witty remarks. Nevertheless, behind the scenes of the show, Jenny has confronted multiple health challenges and has spoken candidly about them throughout the years. During 2018, Jenny disclosed she had been struggling with arthritis. Prior to viewing an advertisement, created by the charity Versus Arthritis, Jenny confirmed that she suffered from the condition stating: "I've got arthritis." She elaborated: "I get more stressed now because I can't fasten my coat. I can't open a tin of beans and I've got to ask somebody. And that I think is the worst, when I have got to ask somebody because I feel like I am stupid.", reports the Mirror . In a statement released after the advertisement, cherished personality Jenny continued: "I've suffered with arthritis for a while now. I think something people don't realise is the impact the condition has on simple everyday life." She continued: "I really do think we should change that by being able to talk about it openly. It's really important to me." In 2022, her co-star Lee revealed that Jenny "is not very well" and had been hospitalised following a minor operation. Speaking to the Daily Star from the BAFTA red carpet, Lee confirmed: "She is not very well, she is having an operation, a mini one, but she is recovering well though." He added: "She was invited but the appointment was in Bafta week. You can't turn down an NHS operation can you? But she is doing well." Lee also told The Sun that Jenny's operation was "minor" and that she would be watching [the Bafta Awards] from her hospital bed. A month later, Jenny informed her fans that she was out of hospital and recuperating. On their shared Instagram account, Jenny expressed gratitude for all the well-wishes they received. In the video, Lee said: "You'll never guess who I've just bumped into, she's out of hospital". A delighted Lee then showed Jenny waving at the camera. "I want to thank you all for your kind well wishes, they've really cheered me up" Jenny said while smiling for the video. She expressed her appreciation for her fans' support: "Thank you very much." Gogglebox airs every Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.
