Gogglebox fans are sending Ellie Warner messages of support after it was revealed her boyfriend is “fighting for his life in intensive care” after he was hit by a car.
The 31-year-old amateur TV critic, who has appeared on the hit Channel 4 show with her sister Izzi, 29, since 2015, is reportedly “fearful” that her boyfriend Nat Eddleston has suffered brain damage after the accident.
The Sun reports Nat is in intensive care after being hit by a car in Leeds, which has resulted in him being put on a life support machine with a broken neck and collapsed lungs.
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Nat, who is in his 30s, recently moved in with Ellie. The Sun reports he was struck by a white Seat Leon car travelling out of the Leeds city centre. He was out drinking with friends in Halton in a pub before the accident occurred on Friday night.
A family member told The Sun: "Nat is in intensive care with a broken neck, broken back, two collapsed lungs and possible brain damage.
"He is on a life support machine and all the family and Ellie are obviously very worried for him," the family member added.
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After the news came to light, fans flooded the Gogglebox star’s Instagram comments with supportive messages.
Ellie's followers searched through her Instagram page to find pictures of her and Nat to leave their positive thoughts and well wishes.
One post was a special Valentine's Day snap, while some fans also left comments beneath a picture of the pair posing in a shed.
“Thoughts & prayers for a full & speedy recovery,” one fan commented.
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“Oh my God. Our prayers are with you,” another Instagram user shared. “sending love and best wishes”.
Another person wrote: “Thinking of you and your families.”
While someone else left a message that said: “Praying for you both”.
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