Channel 4 hit show Gogglebox returned to our TV screens on Friday night and Ellie and Izzi left fans stitches with their latest addition
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Gogglebox fans were taken aback just minutes into the programme when Ellie and Izzi were joined by a live chicken on the couch.
Having become fan favorites since their debut in the sixth series of Channel 4’s hit programme Gogglebox back in 2015, the Leeds sisters once again graced television screens last Friday evening. They had viewers in stitches with their comical takes on the week’s top TV shows and movies.
The show’s opening credits had barely concluded when Ellie, at the age of 34, left audiences gobsmacked as she was spotted cradling a chicken in her lap.
It seemed the fowl was quite familiar to those behind the scenes, as Izzi displayed no shock at the sight and was even eager to handle the bird herself.
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Curious about the correct technique, Izzi enquired, “Right so tell me, how do I hold a chicken? ” Ellie proceeded with an impromptu tutorial saying: “So your index fingers.”, reports the Mirror.
Seeking confirmation on her finger placement, Izzi interrupted with, “Are these my index fingers.” Ellie quickly corrected by specifying, “No it’s the two middle fingers and then the other two outer fingers go the other side of the legs.”
As Izzi grappled to grasp the instructions, Ellie suggested placing the chicken on the ground for her sister to try lifting it herself. Izzi appeared ready to give it a try, proclaiming optimistically, “Ok I’ll pick her up from the floor.”
Yet, her confidence was fleeting as she swiftly retracted, declaring, “Actually no I can’t do it. I can’t pick up a chicken.”
Reaching for the chicken, she remarked: “Ok let me try again.” However, her efforts were in vain as the chicken flapped wildly, prompting Ellie to intervene.
Viewers tuning in from home were left utterly confused by the scene and quickly took to Twitter to express their amusement.
One user Tweeted: “Just a random chicken in the front room, as you do #Gogglebox.” Another questioned: “Why the f do they have a chicken? And are they going to eat it? #Gogglebox.”
A third person made light of the situation: “Is that chicken, Izzi and Ellie’s next course? #Gogglebox.” Meanwhile, another added: “What on Earth are Ellie and Izzi doing with a live Chicken #Gogglebox”.
Gogglebox airs on Friday at 9pm on Channel 4
