Tears on Channel 4 Gogglebox from Jenny and Mary as cast share reaction to Queen's death while viewers issue complaint

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There were tears on Gogglebox as it returned for the second time since the Queen's death was announced. Queen Elizabeth II died last Thursday, September 8, at Balmoral. She was 96 and recently celebrated 70 years on the throne with her Platinum Jubilee, making her the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

The hit Channel 4 show debuted its brand new series last Friday (September 9) but didn't include any tribute to reaction to the Queen's passing as it had been filmed prior to the Queen's passing. As usual, Craig Cash narrated the show and started with his usual opening line while referencing the historic event.

"In the week before the sad passing of Her Majesty the Queen, there was plenty on telly," the former Royal Family star said. Some eagle-eyed viewers noticed that was slightly adapted, as he usually says "we enjoyed lots of great telly."

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And tonight's episode (September 16) was no different as he said: "This week we watched the moment BBC News told the nation that Her Majesty the Queen had died." As he spoke, silence rung out as the exterior of the cast members' homes were shown.

"Wow, this is a real bit of history right now, isn't it?" Helena, of the Worthington family, said before BBC News' report with Huw Edwards aired. Jenny Newby was then seen dabbing her eyes as she sniffled through tears with best pal Lee Riley sat beside her.

Many of the cast members sat solemnly as Huw could be heard telling them the news the Queen had passed, and read Buckingham Palace's short statement. "She's gone," Sue said with a crack in her voice. Stephen Webb commented that it was 'nice to hear' she had died 'peacefully'