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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-18T09:45:03.000Z",
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    "A post shared by The Siddiquis (@thesiddiquis)",
    "Shirley Ballas statement fuels rumours she's QUITTING BBC Strictly as she makes family admission",
    "Zara McDermott shares candid health update as BBC Strictly star makes concerning discovery",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nGogglebox favourite Raza Siddiqui has shared a health update from a hospital bed as he addressed why he hasn't been on the Channel 4 show lately.\n\nMr Siddiqui has been part of the popular show since it debuted in 2013, usually appearing alongside his dad Sid and brothers Umar and Bassit.\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHowever, he hasn't appeared in the latest series, prompting concern from viewers who questioned via social media why he was absent.\n\nMr Siddiqui has now shared an update from the hospital with a series of snaps taken from a bed in a ward.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n>  View this post on Instagram \n>\n> A post shared by The Siddiquis (@thesiddiquis)\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nIn some snaps, he is seen hooked up to breathing machines.\n\nThe family captioned the post: \"For you eagle eyed Goggleboxers, you may have noticed that Raza (@razathefaint) hasn't joined us on the sofa so far this season.\n\n\"Sadly he had a bit of a fall, a few weeks back and cracked some ribs.\"\n\nThankfully, it seems things are looking hopeful, with the post continuing: \"He’s absolutely smashing his recovery, staying positive and keeping himself entertained with walks, telly, reading and nephew cuddles with Theodore.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"I know you guys reaching out and sending your well wishes will put a bigger smile on his face than morphine ever could.\n\n\"Can't wait for all four Siddiquis to be back on team @c4gogglebox with the rest of the fab families.\"\n\nThe post was met with a flurry of sympathetic comments from both fans and co-stars, with Gogglebox star Izzi Warner writing: \"Get well soon Raza!\"\n\n\"Ouchie! Wishing you a speedy recovery,\" another comment read.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Shirley Ballas statement fuels rumours she's QUITTING BBC Strictly as she makes family admission\n  * Zara McDermott shares candid health update as BBC Strictly star makes concerning discovery\n  * BBC EastEnders star delights fans with major Las Vegas marriage bombshell after axed Covid wedding\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nSomeone else penned: \"Bless you get well soon, we look forward to having you back on our screens when you are well enough.\"\n\n\"Oh Raza so sorry to hear about your current situation and I wish you a speedy recovery get well soon,\" another echoed.\n\nSomeone else added: \"Wishing you a speedy and full recovery Raza. You are missed on the sofa!\"\n\nOne more shared: \"Oh no, wishing you a very speedy recovery Raza.\" (sic)\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n>  View this post on Instagram \n>\n> A post shared by The Siddiquis (@thesiddiquis)\n\nAnother notable absence from the show has been Helena Worthington, who recently gave birth to her second child.\n\nThe 31-year-old artist took to Instagram earlier this month with pictures of her newborn daughter, prompting floods of excited comments from fans and co-stars.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe photos show the mother with her firstborn daughter, followed by pictures of the tot seemingly crying on the sofa, as well as one of the newborn snuggled up in Ms Worthington's arms while her brother, six-year-old Erwin, looks lovingly at his baby sister.\n\nShe captioned the pictures: \"Swapping screen time for snuggles (and plenty of nappy changes!) as we welcome our little one to the world.\n\n\"I'll be quieter on here for a bit while we find our feet. The new boss is here and has already called all the shots.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Channel 4 Gogglebox star addresses show absence as they detail hospital stint after health blow: 'Staying positive'"
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