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GOGGLEBOX favourite Jenny Newby opened up about her strict new diet after packing on the weight once she quit smoking.

The former publican revealed to co-star and best mate Lee Riley she's not allowing herself treats and skips dinner.

Gogglebox's Jenny Newby opened up to her best mate Lee Riley she has quit smoking
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Gogglebox's Jenny Newby opened up to her best mate Lee Riley she has quit smokingCredit: Gogglebox/Channel 4

He said to her: "You know you stopped smoking, have you...?"

Jenny replied: "Put on weight? Yes. I'm now 11st 3oz".

When Lee pressed her to find out if it had been a full stone, she quickly shut him down: "No, don't say a stone. It can't be a stone.

"I've not had any goodies and don't eat on a night."

She revealed she regularly skips dinner in an attempt to lose the weight she put on from quitting
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She revealed she regularly skips dinner in an attempt to lose the weight she put on from quittingCredit: Gogglebox/Channel 4
But didn't hesitate to say no to a Chinese takeaway sending Lee and everyone watching into hysterics
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But didn't hesitate to say no to a Chinese takeaway sending Lee and everyone watching into hystericsCredit: Gogglebox/Channel 4

But her strictness went out the window when Lee offered to get a Chinese takeaway and they both cackled about it.

Gogglebox fans loved her honesty and delighted at seeing the pair back on the telly.

"You still look great Jenny," wrote one Twitter user.

Another added: "Don't eat in a night, but having a chinese. Love these two."

Jenny moved back into Lee's caravan to film the new season
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Jenny moved back into Lee's caravan to film the new seasonCredit: Instagram /jennyandlee_gogglebox

And a third said: "Jenny and lee are priceless love them!"

They met decades ago when Jenny was the landlady of a pub called The Crown Inn in East Riding, and Lee was a regular.

They became firm friends and joined the Channel 4 show in 2014.

Lee shared of a video of Jenny moving back into his Hull caravan so they could film the new series without breaking lockdown.

The pair are fan favourites and film the series in Lee's caravan in Hull
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The pair are fan favourites and film the series in Lee's caravan in HullCredit: Channel 4

Lee filmed the moment he saw Jenny pull up outside, dragging two suitcases behind her.

He shouted: "Hiya, what are you doing here? You're early!"

Jenny and Lee first joined Gogglebox in 2014
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Jenny and Lee first joined Gogglebox in 2014Credit: Rex Features

"I wanted to surprise you," said Jenny.

Cheeky Lee poked fun at his pal, saying: "How many suitcases have you got? You're not staying for that long."

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