Raza Siddiqui’s Absence from Gogglebox Explained: Fans Reassured After Hospitalisation
Fans of Gogglebox were left wondering about the sudden absence of beloved family member Raza Siddiqui from the sofa this season. Now, the truth is out — Raza has been hospitalised after a terrifying fall that left him with cracked ribs, forcing him to step back from filming while he recovers.
The Siddiqui family — Raza, his brothers Umar and Baasit, and their father Sid — have been fan favourites since the show’s debut in 2013. Their humour, warmth, and close bond made them a household name, so when Raza wasn’t seen on the sofa, fans immediately began to worry.
The family took to Instagram to share an update, explaining that Raza’s fall occurred “a few weeks back” and left him with cracked ribs, which made filming impossible while he heals.
Despite the painful injury, Raza’s spirits remain high. The family reassured fans with photos, including one of Raza smiling from his hospital bed and another showing him cuddling his nephew Theodore at home.
In their post, the family wrote:
“For all you eagle-eyed Goggleboxers, you may have noticed Raza hasn’t joined us on the sofa this season. Sadly, he had a fall and cracked some ribs. He’s recovering nicely and will be back with us in a few weeks.”
They went on to say that Raza is staying positive during his recovery:
“He’s absolutely smashing his recovery — staying positive with walks, telly, reading, and plenty of nephew cuddles.”
Ending the post on a heartfelt note, the family added:
“We know your well wishes will bring a bigger smile to his face than morphine ever could. Can’t wait to have all four Siddiquis back on team @c4gogglebox.”
Fans flooded the comments with messages of love and support, eager for Raza’s speedy recovery and return to the show.
The response from fans isn’t surprising — the Siddiqui family has always had a special connection with their viewers. Last year, fans rallied behind Baasit Siddiqui when he and his wife, Melissa, ran the London Marathon for the mental health charity Mind, a cause close to Baasit’s heart.
This deep bond with fans is what made Raza’s health update so deeply felt by so many.
When Will Raza Return?
The good news: Raza is expected to return later this season once he’s fully recovered. Fans can’t wait for him to be back on the iconic Gogglebox sofa, knowing that the show will soon be complete once again.
For now, fans are just happy to know that Raza is healing, staying positive, and looking forward to rejoining his family on the show.
