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Scottish Sun
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Celebrity Gogglebox fans threaten to ‘switch off' after much-loved duo go ‘missing'
A raft of famous faces have appeared on the most recent run vanished Celebrity Gogglebox fans threaten to 'switch off' after much-loved duo go 'missing' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELEBRITY Gogglebox fans have threatened to 'switch off' the show after a fan-favourite pairing disappeared from screens. Fans of the Channel 4 show were left gutted that one of the beloved celeb friendships usually seen on the show was nowhere to be seen. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Celebrity Gogglebox fans were not happy that Bez and Shaun were missing Credit: Channel 4 3 The duo have been mainstays on the show since 2019 Credit: Channel 4 Happy Mondays stars Shaun Ryder and Bez were one of the first celebrity pairings to sign up for the programme in 2019 and have appeared regularly ever since. But during the latest episode they were not featured - a move that left fans furious. As stars including Rylan and Roman Kemp sat down to tune into the best of this week's TV, fans could not help but flock to X to have their say on the missing pair. One wrote online: "@officialswr Why aren't you and Bez on #CelebrityGogglebox tonight Shaun? It's so boring without you two. I turned over after ten minutes." Another added: "@C4Gogglebox @4Viewers. Where's Bez and Shaun? Please don't tell me that they've been sacrificed for Alison Hammond? "#CelebrityGogglebox has only been on for eight minutes and already been monopolised by her. It's unbearable. I'm switching over." Before a third chipped in to say: "Way to many people on #Celebritygogglebox now. It's so ridiculous and means we don't get enough Bez and Shaun." Although the pair were missing, fans were treated to This Morning legend Alison Hammond who made her series debut alongside her son, Aiden, and her sister, Saundra. The trio watched clips from shows including Squid Game and Poop Cruise on Netflix. Before the show aired, Alison said in a statement: "I'm so excited to be doing Celebrity Gogglebox with my son Aidan. Alison Hammond is joined by her rarely seen sister on Celebrity Gogglebox "We've always loved watching telly together, and now we get to do it on the sofa for the nation! "It's a real family affair too, because my fabulous sister Saundra is getting involved as well. "Expect laughs, eye-rolls, and lots of commentary, classic Hammond style!" Other celebrities on this series include Vernon Kay and Paddy McGuinness, Rylan Clark and his mum Linda, and Jennifer Saunders and her daughter Beattie. The Sun previously told how stars including Luke Littler and Rag'n'Bone Man would be part of this year's line-up.
Daily Record
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Alison Hammond joins Celebrity Gogglebox with rarely-seen sister
This Morning star Alison Hammond is joining the Celebrity Gogglebox cast, with the TV presenter admitting she is 'so excited' to be appearing on the hit Channel 4 series. Celebrity Gogglebox is set to welcome a new celebrity on board, with This Morning's Alison Hammond joining the 2025 cast. It marks her debut on the popular Channel 4 show, alongside one rarely-seen family member. In tonight's episode, Friday July 4, Alison will be accompanied by her sister Saundra and son Aidan. Channel 4 previously confirmed her appearance ahead of tonight's latest instalment. Sharing her enthusiasm, Alison commented: "I'm so excited to be doing Celebrity Gogglebox with my son Aidan. We've always loved watching telly together, and now we get to do it on the sofa for the nation!". She further added: "It's a real family affair too, because my fabulous sister Saundra is getting involved as well. Expect laughs, eye-rolls, and lots of commentary, classic Hammond style!". Excitement among fans for Alison's addition to Celebrity Gogglebox has been building since reports emerged back in May that she was appearing alongside her son, reports the Mirror. Back in 2020, Alison and her sister Saundra suffered a heartbreaking loss when their mum, Maria, died of cancer. The presenter shared the news that her beloved mum had lost her battle with liver and lung cancer. Sharing the news on Instagram in February at the time, alongside a series of photos paying tribute. After her mum's private family funeral she told her followers: "Today I dedicate Valentine's Day to my beautiful, wonderful Mother Maria who passed away from liver and lung cancer. "Yesterday my family and I celebrated her amazing life and laid her to rest in a beautiful ceremony she would have been proud of. "Thank you mummy for giving me the strength to move forward in the knowledge that your ok and with God in Heaven now. She added: "I will always remember you and try and make you proud. I love you mum." The current instalment of Celebrity Gogglebox features a star-studded lineup including Paddy McGuinness, Vernon Kay, Clare Balding, Rylan Clark, Nick Grimshaw, all sharing their take on the week's television offerings. Despite the buzz ahead of its launch last month, some Celebrity Gogglebox viewers were less than thrilled, feeling that the celebrity reactions were somewhat "forced". "Not the dreaded celebrities again, so many of them are so annoying #Celebritygogglebox," one viewer expressed, while another shared: "Celebrity Gogglebox just isn't funny like the original, it feels forced! #gogglebox #Celebritygogglebox." Vicky Pattison is part of this year's lineup with her close pal Pete Wicks. The ex-Geordie Shore star discussed the filming experience and the heatwave hurdles on Angela Scanlon's podcast. Vicky revealed: "We're done. It's in the bag. Last one is this week so make sure you tune in. I can't promise any feminist rants. I was sweating me t**s off." She added, recounting the sweltering conditions: "It was 40 degrees in my front room trying to do that the other day, and obviously, with the heatwave we've been having this week, it's been f*****g savage. Yeah, literally swamp gusset galore." This season also welcomed Rag'n'Bone Man to Celebrity Gogglebox, as he made his debut in reality TV.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
This Morning star joins Celebrity Gogglebox tonight with rarely-seen sister
Channel 4 has announced that This Morning's Alison Hammond is joining the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox for tonight's episode - and will be appearing alongside her sister and son Celebrity Gogglebox is adding another famous face to its sofa for tonight's episode, with This Morning star Alison Hammond joining the 2025 cast. It marks the presenter's first time on the hit Channel 4 series, which sees stars watch some of week's biggest TV moments. Channel 4 announced that Alison will be appearing in tonight's episode, joining her sister Saundra and her son Aidan, who she hosted BBC Two's Florida Unpacked. In a statement, Alison said: "I'm so excited to be doing Celebrity Gogglebox with my son Aidan. We've always loved watching telly together, and now we get to do it on the sofa for the nation! "It's a real family affair too, because my fabulous sister Saundra is getting involved as well. Expect laughs, eye-rolls, and lots of commentary, classic Hammond style!" Reports of Alison joining the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox hit the headlines back in May, with the This Morning star and her son tipped to join the show. The current series of Celebrity Gogglebox has seen the likes of Paddy McGuinness, Vernon Kay, Clare Balding, Rylan Clark, Nick Grimshaw and other stars watch the telly highlights of the week. While the series began last month, some fans weren't impressed with its big return - complaining that it felt too "forced" for some of the celebs. "Not the dreaded celebrities again, so many of them are so annoying #Celebritygogglebox," one wrote, while another said: "Celebrity Gogglebox just isn't funny like the original, it feels forced! #gogglebox #Celebritygogglebox." Vicky Pattison is also on the cast this year alongside her longtime friend Pete Wicks. The former Geordie Shore star opened up about filming the show and the challenges they faced during the ongoing heatwave. Speaking on her podcast with Angela Scanlon, Vicky said: "We're done. It's in the bag. Last one is this week so make sure you tune in. I can't promise any feminist rants. I was sweating me t**s off. "It was 40 degrees in my front room trying to do that the other day, and obviously, with the heatwave we've been having this week, it's been f*****g savage. Yeah, literally swamp gusset galore." This series of Celebrity Gogglebox also saw Rag'n'Bone Man join the cast, marking his first ever reality TV appearance. Celebrity Gogglebox continues tonight at 9pm on Channel 4.
Wales Online
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Celebrity Gogglebox fans slam 'forced' Channel 4 show minutes into new series
Celebrity Gogglebox fans slam 'forced' Channel 4 show minutes into new series Celebrity Gogglebox viewers were left unimpressed just minutes into the new series as Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay joined the star-studded line-up of the Channel 4 show Gogglebox fans were quick to express their disappointment with the new series' format change just minutes into the show. Channel 4's popular programme typically features a variety of ordinary households and friends commenting on the most talked-about television shows and movies of the week. But on Friday (June 6) night, the celebrity edition made its comeback, introducing a slew of well-known personalities ready to share their thoughts on some beloved TV programmes. The lineup included the likes of Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay, as well as Clare Balding and Alice Arnold, adding their star power to the show's latest iteration. However viewers watching at home wasted no time sharing their reaction to the Celebrity spin off Returning Gogglebox favourites such as television host Rylan Clark with his mum Linda, and radio presenter Nick Grimshaw alongside his niece Liv, reclaimed their spots on the couch, reports the Manchester Evening News. Article continues below This season also welcomed new celebrities like television star Vicky Pattison and The Only Way Is Essex's Pete Wicks to its roster. Viewers saw the celebs delve into an array of shows including '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 coverage of 'ITV News - Trump and Musk'. Rylan recently opened up about his mums TV future Yet, audience members didn't hesitate to air their dissatisfaction with the celebrity version online, suggesting it seemed rather inauthentic. A viewer voiced their opinion on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, stating: "Not the dreaded celebrities again, so many of them are so annoying #Celebritygogglebox." Another voiced their discontent: "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." A third wrote: "Celebrity Gogglebox just isn't funny like the original, it feels forced! #gogglebox #Celebritygogglebox." Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay were among the long list of stars to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox Nevertheless, some viewers are welcoming the concept as one enthusiast stated: "#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." These comments come amidst news that Rylan has been reflecting on his and his mum's future in television after fans have been clamouring for a show starring the popular pair. Sharing with the Daily Star, Rylan said: "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 explained that while the idea seems hilarious, it's not feasible as his mum is not well enough to commit to such projects. He added that doing Gogglebox suits them due to its simplicity and because they can film comfortably in his kitchen. Article continues below Celebrity Gogglebox is available to watch and stream on Channel 4
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Gogglebox viewers issue same complaint minutes in as Celebrity spin-off returns
Channel 4 hit show Celebrity Celebrity left fans unimpressed just minutes into the first episode as new famous duos took to the sofa to share their views on the latest telly 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
