GOGGLEBOX star Lee Riley was left stunned when he bumped into a famous pop star at a service station – but she was even more excited to meet him.
The long-serving Channel 4 telly watcher has been on screens for over a decade but still forgets he’s as well-known as many of the people he’s commenting on from his sofa.
Jenny and Lee have been a fixture on Gogglebox for a decade[/caption]
Singer Ella Henderson, 29, certainly recognised him and was keen to get a photograph while on a break from the road.
Beside a beaming picture of the pair of them, Lee wrote on Instagram: “You never know who your going to bump into at a service station @ellahendersonofficial she’s a big fan of #Gogglebox loves watching it with her mum lovely to meet you Ella say hi to your mum.”
One of his followers commented: “Like it or not Lee you and Jenny are famous.”
Another said: “Love this.”
A third posted: “Ace! X.”
It looks like Lee’s best pal and co-star Jenny Newby wasn’t around this time proving they do occasionally spend time apart.
X Factor star Ella’s biggest hit is her 2014 number one single, Ghost.
She’s had some high-charting dance collaborations with the likes of David Guetta, Nathan Dawe and Rudimental too.
In total she’s racked up 10 entries in the Top 10 on the UK Singles Chart and a number one album.
Meanwhile another legendary Gogglebox pairing recently lifted the lid on the one show they won’t watch on the programme.
Dave and Shirley Griffiths refuse to watch Naked Attraction, saying there’s ‘no need for it.’
Based in Caerphilly, Wales, the TV stars, both in their 60s, joined the Channel 4 show in 2015.
Known for their dry wit and a similar sarcastic sense of humour, the couple soon became fan favourites.
But asked at this year’s TV Choice Awards whether there’s a show they’ll refuse to watch, Shirley was quick to answer, saying: “Naked Attraction.”
She went on: “I watch it, but when you think of it, the first time you see someone is with no clothes on. There’s no need.”
Naked Attraction, hosted by Anna Richardson, has been shocking audiences since 2016 with its risqué concept.
Contestants in the lineup reportedly have to remain nude for the majority of the 12-hour filming process
Dave then joked that Shirley would be there hiding her eyes from the screen, while he’d be the opposite.
Ella has had 10 singles reach the Top 10 in the UK Chart[/caption]
Dave and Shirley have been on Gogglebox since 2015[/caption]
Ella Henderson’s chart success
Ghost (2014)
Ella’s debut single peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and was certified Platinum multiple times. It was co-written with One Republic’s Ryan Tedder.
Glow (2014)
A solid follow up that showcased Ella’s powerful vocals, Glow reached number seven and was certified Silver.
This Is Real (2019) – with Jax Jones
An upbeat summer banger, Ella’s collaboration with Jones reached number nine and once again gave her Platinum status after a period of time out of the upper echelons of the Chart.
Crazy What Love Can Do (2022) – with David Guetta and Becky Hill
A superstar team effort that could be heard everywhere upon its release. It peaked at number five and deservedly went Platinum.
Let’s Go Home Together (2021) – with Tom Grennan
A departure from the dance anthems she’d put out in the years preceding it, Ella once again proved why she was such a success on the X Factor in 2012 with this soulful duet that reached number 10 and achieved Platinum status.
