Gogglebox legends reveal heartache after major retailer goes into administration
GOGGLEBOX legends Ellie and Izzi Warner have been left devastated after learning their favourite shop has gone into administration.
The sisters have made no secret about their love of Wilko over the years and their fans were worried about how they would take the news.
One concerned follower wrote: “I need to know their views on Wilko closing down. I just know they’re the only people who will understand my pain.”
In response Izzi shared: “For everyone wondering…absolutely devastated.”
Yesterday it was revealed that hundreds of Wilko stores are at risk of closing as the retailer is on the brink of collapsing.
The discount chain has filed for a notice of intent to appoint administrators.
A notice of intention essentially means Wilko has a 10-day window to secure a deal while it’s still protected from action by other creditors.
Wilko has 400 shops across the whole of the UK and employs around 12,000 people in total.
Izzi has been on the hit Channel 4 show with sister Ellie for eight years.
Izzi shares Bobby and Bessie with her partner Grant, who doesn’t appear on Gogglebox.
Ellie welcomed her first child, a little boy called Ezra, with partner Nat Eddlestone this year and revealed the news on the show.
Although it’s not known how long the couple have been together, Ellie first mentioned Nat back on Gogglebox in 2018.
Last year, the star was forced to temporarily leave the show after Nat was involved in an awful collision.
Nat was rushed to intensive care after being hit by a car while walking home.
Following the incident that took place on March 18, a family member revealed Nat had suffered a broken neck and back as well as two collapsed lungs.