Gogglebox fans call for pair to be axed complaining they are 'not suitable for TV'
A new series of Gogglebox began on Channel 4 on Friday (February 14) night, now into it's 25th season.
Fans took to social media on Friday night to share how excited they were to see the popular Channel 4 series back on TV.
One viewer, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "All hail the utterly terrific @C4Gogglebox. How is it so darn therapeutic watching people just watch TV?
"Always the much needed delight relief a sh***y day requires. Bravo to all involved..... #Gogglebox."
While another fan added: "I'm so glad #Gogglebox is back @Channel4."
Despite the new series having only just begun, Gogglebox fans are already calling for Channel 4 to scrap Giles and Mary from the show.
The pair have appeared on Gogglebox since back in 2015 and often receive mixed reviews with some loving their dry sense of humour and wit, while others say they ruin the show.
One viewer posted on X saying: "Why are Giles & Mary still on here? She's such a prude, makes my teeth itch.
Why are Giles & Mary still on here? She's such a prude, makes my teeth itch 🙄🫣#boreoff #Gogglebox pic.twitter.com/NR3VTutf77
— Di Taylor (@Di2409) February 14, 2025
Another person commented: "Hard not to hate Giles & Mary. At first they were just kooky & a bit weird, but now its beyond utterly unbearable whenever they appear on screen.
"Every new season I pray they won't return, but then up they f***ing pop."
While a third person said: "Its obvious Giles has his issues which Mary can no longer tolerate. She also has issues, and their squabbles are embarrassing to watch.
"Not something suitable for TV viewing. Surprised they are still part of #gogglebox."
But others were happy to see Giles and Mary back on TV on the new series of Gogglebox.
One fan commented: "Giles and Mary lol offbeat but can't imagine the show without them."
While another added: "Giles and Mary always make me laugh Giles really knows how to wind up Mary."
Giles and Mary always make me laugh Giles really knows how to wind up Mary 😂🤣 #Gogglebox
— Mitchell WEBB (@MitchellWebb85) February 15, 2025
But it's not just Giles and Mary that fans want off Gogglebox.
One person, posting on X, said: "I'd love to know how the #Gogglebox producers decide who to keep each season...there are a few that should've gone a LOOONG time ago."
Other viewers delved into further detail, naming Pete and Sophie, Ellie and Izzi and the Kent family as other Gogglebox stars that should be axed from the Channel 4 series.
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This Gogglebox viewer commented: "I love #Gogglebox but a lot of the current people need to be replaced starting with Pete and Sophie & Ellie and Izzy as the most annoying.
"Giles and Mary not far behind. We just need new faces. Pete in particular thinks he's so clever when he really isn't."
Another added: "The Kent family are back......that's unfortunate."
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