June Bernicoff reveals sad news for Gogglebox fans after her husband Leon's death
Leon passed away in December
Last updated 29th Jan 2018
Gogglebox fans across the country were left devastated in December when it was revealed loveable scouser Leon Bernicoff had sadly died after suffering from a short illness.
Following his death, his wife June has now confirmed she will not be returning to the show when the new series returns later in the year.
Replying to a fan on Twitter who asked if she would continue to appear on the show with one of her daughters, June replied saying, 'It was a great adventure with a great finale with the NTA😊'.
A number of fans of June were quick to comment on the message, with many revealing they understand her decision.
Leon passed away in hospital on Saturday 23rd December at the age of 83.
Channel 4 issued a statement on behalf of Leon's family at the time. It read,
"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sad news that after a short illness Gogglebox's Leon Bernicoff passed away in hospital earlier today.
"Leon and his wife June were the first members of the public to be cast for Gogglebox back in early 2013, and they soon grew to become much-loved voices during the course of the show's 10 series to date.
"Leon's unique personality and sharp wit endeared him to fans of the show, as he contributed fully to Gogglebox's reputation as a programme full of warm humour and unvarnished opinion.
"To those of us that knew him personally, Leon was a man of unwavering principles who exerted a distinct paternal presence both on and off screen. He will be dearly missed by the entire Gogglebox family; cast and crew."
Last week bosses and cast members of the show paid their tributes to Leon after the show won Best Factual Entertainment Show at the National Television Awards in London.
After the ceremony took place, June took to Twitter to thank fans for their love and support. She wrote, 'An enormous THANKYOU to all GoggleBox Fans who voted for us at NTA .You really are the very very best.Thank you! ❤️' sic
June and Leon were one of the first couples to appear on Gogglebox when the show first hit TV screens in 2013.
Since the first episode the couple became massive favourites with viewers.