Gogglebox Tribute to Ken Harwood Leaves Viewers in Tears

Gogglebox left viewers in tears after the show . 

The much loved pensioner sadly passed away last week following a short illness.  

At the end of the latest episode a picture of Ken and wife Anne, who appeared together on the show from 2000-2002, was shown.

The tribute read: 'In loving memory of Ken Harwood 1948-2026'. 

Emotional fans were quick to share their condolences as they took to Instagram: 'Oh that’s very sad news. Thoughts go out to Anne and the rest of the family': 'Awe so sad, lovely chap': 'what a lovely gentleman, may he rest in peace'. 'Lovely gent loved them both when they joined the cast RIP Thinking of Anne and the family at this hard time'.

Earlier in the day Gogglebox production company Studio Lambert

It read: 'Ken will be dearly missed by his wife Anne, sons Simon and Ross, daughter-in-law, Elle, grandchildren Freya and Tristram, and all who knew him.

'There will be a tribute to Ken at the end of 's episode on Gogglebox tonight.'

Ken is a former postmaster and appeared in the Channel 4 show for five series alongside his beloved wife Anne, whom he was married to for 55 years.

They were loved by fans on the programme from series 15 to 19 between 2020 and 2022.

According to The Sun, Ken, from County Durham, passed away surrounded by his family last week. 

After retiring as a postmaster after 30 years, Ken went on to be a local councillor until 2013. 

Ken melted the nation's hearts when he presented his wife with a large bouquet of flowers during their debut appearance on Gogglebox. 

It featured 50 roses – one for every year they've been married. 

Anne quipped: 'You’ve put me to shame now with a card and roses, and I got you nothing.

'But you have me and that’s all you need.'