BELOVED Gogglebox duo Lee and Jenny will be missed by fans after completing the "last week of filming for series 17".
But what do we know about the pals, who have long made us laugh on the hit Channel 4 show? Here's the full scoop…
Who are Gogglebox stars Lee and Jenny?
Lee Riley, 51, and Jenny Newby, 65, are longtime pals from Hull who joined Gogglebox in 2014.
Jenny was scouted for the show at Beverly Ladies Day after meeting a Channel Four researcher, and she made sure Lee was brought in as her partner-in-crime.
The pair watch the show from Jenny's holiday caravan at Sand le Mere.
It's not clear what they get up to when they're not sobbing or laughing while watching the telly.
As part of the Googlebox cast, they have to commit to 12 hours of filming each week split across two six-hour shifts.
Many people wonder if the cast of Gogglebox get paid – well they actually do, with each household receiving a monthly boost of £1,500.
You can follow the pair on Twitter, @leegogglebox.
Are Googlebox's Lee and Jenny really a couple?
They pair have been best friends from over 20 years after meeting at a pub where Jenny used to work.
Lee and Jenny even enjoy holidays together.
Jenny's husband, Ray, has never appeared on the show and prefers to stay out of the limelight.
Lee has been with his partner Steve Mail for more than 20 years.
When is Gogglebox on Channel 4?
Gogglebox Series 17 has been showing on Channel 4 every Friday night at 9pm.
But Jenny and Lee Riley have announced that they had filmed their last episode this season.
They joked it was a "sad Friday".
"Why is it a sad Friday?" Lee asked, before suddenly inhaling and looking shocked as Jenny revealed: "Because it's the last one."
"It's our last filming week this week so we're filming today," Lee went on to clarify, looking more seriously towards the camera.
Jenny concluded: "I'm going home soon," as her best mate pretended to be overjoyed to be getting rid of her and spending some alone time.
Viewers can catch up on any missed episodes on Channel 4+1 or online at All4.
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