Gogglebox viewers spot last-minute tribute to Prince Philip after his death

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Gogglebox featured a last-minute edit to pay tribute to Prince Philip on Friday evening, after the sad news he had died.

The Queen announced her “deep sorrow” following the death of her husband of 73 years, the Duke of Edinburgh, aged 99 on Friday morning.

Buckingham Palace confirmed the death of t he royal in a moving statement around midday, with all TV halted and news coverage airing instead.

Gogglebox is normally filmed across the week and edited ahead of it airing on Friday evenings.

The stars of the show view and react to some of the biggest TV moments of that week, whether it be daytime TV segments or news coverage.



Gogglebox included a last-minute edit to pay tribute to Prince Philip on Friday evening
Gogglebox included a last-minute edit to pay tribute to Prince Philip on Friday evening

But viewers were quick to notice the show opened with a reference to the sad passing of Prince Philip, which had been announced earlier on Friday.

The last-minute comment was made by the show narrator, who said: “In the week where we bid farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip…”

Viewers were surprised it had been included as it would have been a late addition to the programme ahead of transmission.



Some were left wondering if it meant the stars would react to the news too, while this did not happen
Some were left wondering if it meant the stars would react to the news too, while this did not happen

Some were left wondering if it meant the stars would react to the news too, while this did not happen.

Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: “#Gogglebox got that in quick!”

Another said: “Gogglebox actually revised their show, to include Philip’s death. There’s no way that they’ll have reactions though… surely…”



The Queen today announced her "deep sorrow" following the death of her husband of 73 years, the Duke of Edinburgh
The Queen today announced her “deep sorrow” following the death of her husband of 73 years, the Duke of Edinburgh

A third tweeted: “Gogglebox intro ‘in a week where we lost Prince Philip’ that was quick.”

The statement released by Buckingham Palace earlier on Friday read: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will made in due course.

“The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”

Gogglebox airs Fridays at 9pm on ITV.

Originally from https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/gogglebox-viewers-spot-last-minute-23887739

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