Gogglebox fans rejoice as favourites Mary and Marina return for 'best bits' ep

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Gogglebox fans have rejoiced as favourites Mary and Marina returned to the show, even if it is just repeat footage

Gogglebox aired the final episode of its 15th series tonight – with fan favourite armchair critics Mary and Marina returing after a recent absence.

The ladies, who live in a care home in Avon, haven’t been seen on recent episodes after having to withdraw from filming due to coronavirus.

However, they made an appearancethe show’s ‘best bits’ episode, which looked back at the entire 2020 series, which began before lockdown began.

Mary and Marina, who are in their 90s, were seen enthusiastically reacting to shows like First Dates and a This Morning special which featured TV presenting veterans Richard and Judy.

Fans flocked to social media to express their glee that the ladies were back on TV screens.

Mary and Marina watching First Dates on tonight’s Gogglebox (Picture: Channel 4)

‘Watching the @C4Gogglebox best bits and have really missed Mary and Marina’ said one viewer.

‘I know it’s a repeat, but I’ve really missed seeing Mary and Marina on my tv’, another said.

One more asked fellow Gogglebox stars Jenny and Lee: ‘Have you heard from Mary and Marina? Hope they are both well during lockdown. If you’re in contact please send them our love xx.’