'It was a great finale': Gogglebox star June Bernicoff hints she has left the show following husband Leon's death

The fan-favourite passed away in December 2017
Finale: June Bernicoff hints that she has left Gogglebox
Channel 4
Natasha Sporn30 January 2018

Gogglebox star June Bernicoff has hinted that she has left the show following the death of her husband Leon last year.

Retired teacher Leon passed away aged 83 following a short illness in December 2017, with Channel 4 announcing the sad news in a statement on the show’s page.

After Leon died, many asked June if she would consider returning to the show but she has now hinted that she has stepped down after a fan asked if she would consider taking up a spot on the sofa with her daughters.

In response, June commented: “It was a great adventure with a great finale with the NTA.”

And while fans were saddened by the decision, they understood why June - who was one of the original show names - had chosen not to return.

Writing in support, the fan who asked then replied: “That's a real shame...I know no-one could replace Leon but you both will be sadly missed.”

While another said: “My family and I will miss you. Please keep tweeting. Take care June. Xx.”

“You will be missed but it's totally understandable... he was such a great character on the show, will be missed by us all, take care of yourself x,” added a third.

Leon and June – as the double act came to be affectionately known – met in 1955 and married five years later.

The show – and wider audience – paid an emotional tribute to the late show days after his death as the Gogglebox Christmas special aired with a special message from the continuity announcer.

They said: “Before Gogglebox begins, we're sorry to share the very sad news that Leon passed away in hospital yesterday. He will be sorely missed and we dedicate tonight's show to his memory."

Evening Standard Online have contacted Channel 4 for comment.

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