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21st Mar 2022

Gogglebox Ellie’s boyfriend Nat ‘fighting for life’ after being hit by car

Sarah McKenna Barry

He is in intensive care with a broken neck, broken back and two collapsed lungs.

The boyfriend of Ellie Warner, who stars on the UK edition of Gogglebox, is said to be in a critical condition after being hit by a car over the weekend.

According to a local newspaper, Leeds Live, Ellie’s partner Nat Eddelston sustained a broken neck, two collapsed lungs, a broken back and possible brain damage.

A family member told The Sun that he is critically ill and in intensive care. It’s understood that he was hit by a car while out with friends at a pub in Halton.

They told the publication: “Nat is in intensive care with a broken neck, broken back, two collapsed lungs and possible brain damage.

“He is on a life support machine and all the family and Ellie are obviously very worried for him.”

Ellie appears on the fly-on-the-wall TV show with her sister Izzi.

Since news of the incident broke, fans have taken to Ellie’s most recent picture of Nat on her Instagram, and have flooded her with messages of support.

One fan wrote: “Sending you lots of love. I had the same injuries 30 years ago in an accident and although it’s a tough road he will get through it. I’m only saying this so you know people get through it. Sending lots of positive vibes to you.”

Another wrote: “Sending all the positive vibes possible… thinking of you all and sending out thoughts for a speedy recovery.”

A third shared: “Hey girly, you keep those thoughts positive. I broke my back and neck in 5 places and I’m up and about. Nat’s absolutely got this. Sending big hugs your way.”