Although at the time Nell was disliked by some of the viewers, she later became remembered as an iconic and popular character. Comedy Central, a satellite television station which airs in the UK, commented on Nell, branding her as one of the series most iconic characters, they also added: "Nell Mangel was a woman who infuriated nearly everyone she encountered. She lived in 32 Ramsay Street from 1986 to '88 and was interfering, nosey and self-righteous. If ever there was an opportunity to ruin people’s fun, be it rescuing Lucy Robinson from a well, Des and Daphne having a barbecue or Helen having another stroke, Mrs. Mangel would be promptly on the phone to report it to the police, the school or the parent concerned. Ooh, she was a cow!" Also adding Gray's abuse from the public in their opinion was because her portrayal was so convincing.