Gogglebox viewers issue same complaint minutes in as Celebrity spin-off returns
Viewers were left feeling unimpressed just moments into the new season of Gogglebox, criticising the show's format change.
The Channel 4 favourite, known for featuring regular mates and households commenting on the week's prime telly offerings and movies, took a different turn on Friday (June 6) night with the reappearance of a star-studded version.
Celebrity Gogglebox made its comeback with fresh high-profile names settling in to view a selection of well-liked shows, including telly legends Paddy McGuinness, Vernon Kay and broadcasting duo Clare Balding with Alice Arnold joining the series.
Fan-favourites like television host Rylan Clark alongside his mum Linda and broadcast journalist Nick Grimshaw with his niece Liv came back for more sofa critiques.
Fresh faces were also spotted among the cast, such as TV star Vicky Pattison and The Only Way Is Essex personality Pete Wicks, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Highlights for the celebs included programmes like Race Across the World, Faking It, Celebrity Bridge of Lies, Silence Is Golden, Big Zuu and AJ Tracey's Rich Flavours, Canal Boat Diaries, and ITV News - Trump and Musk.
Nonetheless, viewers at home didn't reserve their comments on the celebrity take of the show, stating that this edition seemed a bit too 'forced'.
Disgruntled opinions quickly poured in via X, previously known as Twitter, with one individual posting: "Not the dreaded celebrities again, so many of them are so annoying #Celebritygogglebox."
One viewer ranted: "We watch normal #Gogglebox because it's hilarious and we love all the families. #celebritygogglebox is not funny and we couldn't care less about the celebs. It's just people watching telly."
Another added their two pence, saying: "Celebrity Gogglebox just isn't funny like the original, it feels forced! #gogglebox #Celebritygogglebox."
Yet, not everyone was against the concept as a fan expressed enthusiasm: "#Celebritygogglebox #Gogglebox 1st minute and we see Alex Scott and Jess Glynn. I'm already into this series, I hope we get to see the Eubanks too, TV gold are Chris and Junior."
Meanwhile, Rylan has recently spilled the beans on his mum's TV future amid calls from fans for the mother-son pair to star in their own show.
Chatting with the Daily Star, he revealed: "We've been offered hundreds of things. We got asked to do a travel show and the chance to go here and go there."
He continued, explaining his mum's situation: "It would be hilarious, but she's just not well enough to do it. Gogglebox is enough for us. She feels comfortable doing that show because we're just sat in my kitchen."
Celebrity Gogglebox is available to watch and stream on Channel 4
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