looks like he's gone!

No!!! He's my favourite!!

He does come back apparently

Good! I don't know why Noel can't just explain where people have gone when this happens - why the big mystery?

I'm more interested as to where he's going to stand when he returns. I like things neat and tidy so will be quite twitchy if he comes back standing in some random place on the East Wing. Yes, I'm anal......

Me too...it really annoyed me when James and Nessie moved places.

Was Joseph there at this afternoons game?? I didn't miss him till this evening's game.

Yep, he was there this afternoon. I think this afternoon's game would have been recorded last thing on a Friday, and tonight's first thing on a Monday, meaning he got ill over the weekend.

So who's the newbie in Joseph's spot then?? I can't say I noticed anyone new there, but then I don't spot the contestants till they've been there ages, unless they make a big impression, but most of the ones on now are very staid compared to the likes of Lucy, Marcus etc.

It was a woman called Sue...but I can't remember what she looked like. Every time I try, I just keep thinking of Linda.

Well they probably didn't know whether he would be back - but surprised he didn't get a mention as he's been there a while, it's not like it was someone who only did a couple of shows and would hardly have been noticed.

Steph (who posted about his return) first appears on screen early July, it appears she replaces whoever takes Chrissie's place tomorrow. Apparently he returned just after she left, so probably will not be on again until just before or just after the summer break.

I bet Digital Spy is now going crazy with the "He won £250k and they didn't show it!" rumours...

HAHA, if someone finds that claim over on digital spy, feel free to post a link!

and i was annoyed that noel didn't say anything...it was ok before, because clive and audrey were relatively new...but joseph's been a character, who noel has stated he's been looking forward to his game!