This Morning fans 'heartbroken' as June remembers Leon
Gogglebox star June Bernicoff has spoken about how writing her book has offered her a new purpose in life following her husband Leon's death.
Appearing on Friday's (September 21) edition of This Morning, June reflected on how she first met Leon during a chat with hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, and also remembered what kind of character Leon was.
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The beloved Gogglebox contributor told of an "instant attraction" when she first met Leon aged just 18, before going on to explain how she feels nine months following his death.
"Fortunately I have been kept busy as I was approached to write the book, and that's been wonderful because it's given me a purpose," June said.
"To think back about things… at first it was just sadness as you just remember the last few days, whereas going back to when we met and all the fun we had, our jobs, having a family… 63 years! Quite honestly I can't remember life without him."
The book is sure to be a fantastic and emotional read for any Gogglebox enthusiast, and several This Morning viewers were overcome with nostalgia and heartbreak whilst witnessing June's appearance on the show today.
Aww June #gogglebox #thismorning love her ... miss Leon ❤️
- Julie (@mrst43) September 21, 2018
June talking about Leon is breaking my heart 😫 what a beautiful couple they were! #ThisMorning
- corey seville (@coreyseville) September 21, 2018
June is such a lovely lady #ThisMorning
- Sara Mason (@piglet2602) September 21, 2018
I miss Leon on Gogglebox and June bless June must be hard for her she lovely #ThisMorning
- Roberto Diniro (@RobertoDiniroUk) September 21, 2018
Lovely to see June @LeonAndJune on #ThisMorning - you and Leon were always my favourites on Gogglebox and are really missed. Leon was such a character, he made us all smile. Sending you big hugs June xxx
- ✨Kate✨ (@KateCliffo) September 21, 2018
#ThisMorning awww June 💔 @LeonAndJune nice to see her back on tv
- Lisa Catchpole (@LisaM_Catchpole) September 21, 2018
I simply adored both Leon and June #Gogglebox
What a wonderful couple. R.I.P Leon. #ThisMorning- mellers1313 (@Mel_Navan) September 21, 2018
Leon and June 💔#ThisMorning pic.twitter.com/lIQ1c78Rej
- Sara Mason (@piglet2602) September 21, 2018
Aww June talking about Leon. 💔 #ThisMorning #JuneAndLeon #LeonAndJune #Gogglebox
- •🦋.•* هانا *•.🦋• (@xlilo6x) September 21, 2018
June!! #ThisMorning pic.twitter.com/qVBelo2xzz
- TerriSmith (@itsterrismith) September 21, 2018
June confirmed that she'd be writing a book about her life with Leon in April this year, saying: "I'm very flattered and pleased to have been asked to write this book. Leon often said he'd like to write our story so now I can do it for him."
Leon and June: Our Story: Life, Love & Laughter was published yesterday (September 20) and is available to purchase now.
Gogglebox continues tonight at 9pm on Channel 4, while This Morning airs weekdays at 10.30am on ITV.
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