Channel 4 brings the fun to Friday nights with their hit show Gogglebox, and the Gogglebox cast certainly provides us viewers with plenty of entertainment as they share their opinions on the latest tv dramas, news reports and reality shows.
Before Gogglebox existed, who would have thought a show about TV would become so popular? Over the last decade (yes, that's right, the show has been going for ten years!), there have been many memorable moments, including a shoe landing into a kebab and an accidental electrocution from a fly swatter.
Some of the previous Gogglebox cast members have even gone on to become big stars like Scarlett Moffatt and the Baggs family and there has been multiple Celebrity Gogglebox series too.
To bring in the latest series, here’s everything you need to know about the Gogglebox cast and their jobs.
Gogglebox cast UK:
Giles and Mary
Location: Wiltshire | Instagram: @giles__wood
Giles Wood and Mary Killen are one of the Gogglebox couples who joined in 2015. They lovingly call each Nutty and have a wallpaper that matches their furniture. Fans love Giles' funny stories, although Mary isn't always so keen!
What are their real jobs? When Mary was younger she was a model. Now she's a Northern Irish etiquette expert, an author and a columnist for The Spectator. On an episode of Gogglebox, Mary remarked that Giles had "retired at 21". Details of his work history are vague, but he's an artist who specialises in painting houses and landscapes, according to his website.
Pete and Sophie
Location: Blackpool | Instagram: @sandifordpete and @sophiesandiford1
This brother and sister duo are one of the most popular Gogglebox castings of all time, thanks to their typical sibling banter... It's not hard to see why they're so funny, as they're related to none other than comedian Paul Chuckle!
In 2021, he married his girlfriend Paige Yeomans and they have since welcomed two children, Jimmy and Eva.
What are their real jobs? Pete used to work in insurance, before training as a roofer. He has since founded his only building business. His sister Sophie worked in Debenhams before she was made redundant in 2021 after all of their department stores closed down. She has now been trained in floristry and has her own business called Petali Floristry.
Jenny and Lee
Location: Hull | Instagram: @jennyandlee_gogglebox
Best friends Jenny and Lee joined the show back in 2014 and film the show from Lee's caravan in Hull.
They temporarily left the show back in series 19 (whilst Jenny had surgery for a minor illness), but they have featured in the rest of the series so far.
What are their real jobs? It's not known what Lee's job is/was, but Jenny used to work as a pub landlady. There, she met Lee, who was a regular, and they have subsequently been close pals for over 20 years.
The Siddiqui family
Location: Derby | Instagram: @thesiddiquis, @sidsiddiqui38, @razathefaint and @burkholddear
What are their real jobs? Computers clearly run in the family as Baasit is a secondary school IT teacher and Umar works as an IT technician. Before retiring, Sid was an engineer and he also worked for the NHS for 37 years.
Having been on the show since series 1, the Siddiqui's are part of the original Gogglebox cast! It consists of brothers Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid. Sometimes their other sibling Baza makes an appearance, but due to working away he isn't able to commit to regular filming.
Ellie and Izzi
Location: Leeds | Instagram: @ellie__warner and @izziwarner
The Warner sisters are from Leeds and film the show in Ellie's living room. They have been on the show since 2015. They won the nations' hearts by chatting about family members and general family life.
Ellie announced that she was pregnant in 2022, not long after taking a break from filming (series 19) as her boyfriend Nat was seriously injured in car accident. They welcomed their baby boy Ezra in 2023.
What are their real jobs? Ellie, the eldest of the sisters, is a hairdresser, while Izzi has her own company, Izzi Warner Mortgages. In October 2024 (on a Gogglebox episode), Izzi said that she had been single for 18 months after splitting from her long-term partner Grant. The pair share two children: a son named Bobby and a daughter named Bessie Rose.
The Malone family
Location: Manchester | Instagram: @themalonesgb
Back in 2014, the Malone family joined the cast of Gogglebox and soon became a staple part of the show, along with their loveable Rottweilers. Tom and Julie's daughter Vanessa has also made a few appearances on the show.
What are their real jobs? Tom is a lorry driver, Julie is a receptionist, and Shaun is a football coach. Tom Jr. is a professional dancer who also does some freelance modelling. He left the show in 2021 to pursue other career options.
Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan
Location: Bristol | Instagram: @trem_vi, @twaineplummer_ and @trissy101
This trio of Gogglebox brothers from Bristol brightened up our screens in 2016. With their infectious energy and smiles, they soon became a fan-favourite.
What are their real jobs? They're a very sporty family, as Twaine is a winger for Hereford FC and Tristan used to be a semi-professional footballer for Bristol FC, but is now playing for Bitton AFC. Tremaine is a professional chef.
Michael, Sally, Jake and Harry
Location: Kent
New Gogglebox family cast members are married couple Michael and Sally with their 17-year-old twin sons Jake and Harry. They joined the programme in October 2024 and they have chatted about dating and football.
What are their real jobs? The twins are students but it's not clear what their parents do for a living.
Dave and Shirley
Location: Caerphilly | Instagram: @dave_shirl_gogglebox
Husband and wife duo Dave and Shirley record Gogglebox in their Caerphilly home. They have been married for over 40 years and they first made an appearance on our screens in 2015.
What are their real jobs? Shirley works in retail and Dave is a cleaner in a factory.
Simon and Jane
Location: Surrey | Instagram: @simonandjane_gogglebox
Gogglebox cast brother and sister duo Simon and Jane joined in series 18 and they have been in the show for every series since then.
What are their real jobs? Simon works as a disability consultant and he also works on the BBC podcast Ouch!. Jane works in a kitchen and has posted about her cake-making.
The Worthington family
Location: Manchester | Instagram: @helenaworthington
Alison, her husband George and daughter Helena began their Gogglebox journey in series 10 and are sometimes joined by Helena's young son, Edwin. Alison is often seen to be knitting and crocheting whilst watching TV.
What are their real jobs? The artistic genes run in the family as Helena is an artist (based at Islington Mill).
Amira and Amani
Location: North London | Instagram: @amira_gogglebox
Amira first joined the show in series 10 with her friend Iqra, but her sister Amani was later part of the show instead.
The sisters live in London and Amira graduated University in 2019.
What are their real jobs? Amani works in customer service, while Amira works as a retail manager at Smyths Toys.
Teresa and Anita
Location: Solihull, Birmingham
Teresa and her wife Anita joined Gogglebox at the end of March 2024. The couple enjoys spending time in the outdoors and has pets, dogs, and horses, which they sometimes share snaps of. Throughout the episodes, Anita is often seen knitting.
What are their real jobs? It's not entirely clear what their actual jobs are, but Teresa once told her wife about a gruesome work accident in which she injured her toe on carpet grippers, implying that she does something practical.
Sue and Steve
Location: South London | Instagram: @sueandstevegogglebox
Sue and Steve live in South London and have been on the show since series 14 (2019). They're both in their 60s and they have two daughters and a grandson named Roman.
In December 2024, Sue, who had previously been absent from the show, opened up about her Bell's Palsy diagnosis on an episode of Gogglebox.
What are their real jobs? Steve is a black cab driver and Sue is semi-retired.
Danielle and Daniella
Location: Leeds | Instagram: @danielledaniella_gogglebox, @shockolatte_deluxe and @squiggle_gogglebox
Best friends Danielle and Daniella joined the couch in 2022 and just like Ellie and Izzi, they live in Leeds, Yorkshire. Daniella has a new dog, a gorgeous Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Raphy.
What are their real jobs?
Roisin and Joe
Location: Glasgow | Instagram: @palsb4gals
This young couple are the first Scottish couple on the show since 2016. They live with Joe's family in Glasgow, after deciding to move in together at the beginning of lockdown.
What are their real jobs? Roisin is a social media producer and she co-hosts her own podcast called 'Nags and Brags' with a friend.
Ronnie and Annie
Location: South-East London
Ronnie and Annie made their debut in 2021 and are often sat on armchairs, holding hands.
What are their real jobs? Similarly to other Gogglebox cast members, the married couple haven't spoken about what they did for a living, so it's not known what job they have/had.
Previous Gogglebox cast: Where are they now?
For those reminiscing about the original Gogglebox cast or missing some of their favourite cast members, here's what they're up to now:
The Moffatt family
Location: County Durham | Instagram: @scarlettmoffatt, @bettymoffatt
One of the biggest stars to come out of Gogglebox is Scarlett Moffatt who's gone on to become a star in her own right. She watched telly on the show with her mum Betty, dad Mark and little sister Ava-Grace, who was just 7 when she made her first appearance over 10 years ago.
Scarlett has Bell's Palsy (the same condition as Gogglebox cast member Sue Sheehan) after being hit by a car when she was 11 years old.
What are their real jobs? Scarlett Moffatt was as a checkout operator for Asda before finding fame. Now, she is a presenter and television personality who has appeared on many programmes and reality shows since leaving Gogglebox. In 2016, she won the sixteenth series of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!. She's also a social media star, with over 2 million followers.
Betty Moffatt helps her daughter and has been referred to as her 'manager' in the past. She owns hares in Scarlett's company Northern Unicorn Productions.
Mark Moffatt is a welder who makes JCBs.
Stephen and Daniel
Location: Brighton | Instagram: @stephengwebb1971 and @lustig75
In 2023, Stephen Webb left Gogglebox after a decade on the show. His first appearances were with his ex and pal Chris Steed before his mum, Pat Webb joined him for series 10-12. In 2018 he was joined on the sofa with his husband Daniel Lustig, who he co-owns the salon Lustig & Webb with.
Sadly, in 2024, Pat passed away from a long illness aged 75. Not long after, Stephen and Daniel announced their divorce, but they remained in business together.
What are their real jobs? Daniel returned to hairdressing, while Stephen has appeared on the reality show Celebs Go Dating. He was training for Dancing on Ice but had to withdraw after sustaining an ankle injury on the show.
Leon and June
Location: Liverpool
Beloved Gogglebox couple Leon and June were two of the most popular cast members and filmed from their home in Allerton, Liverpool. Sadly, Leon passed away just before Christmas in 2017 and June died in 2020 after a short illness.
Sandi and Sandra
Location: South London | Instagram: @official_sandra_martin and @sandigogglebox
Sandra Martin was living off benefits when she was approached in a pub by a Channel 4 production member who asked her to join the cast. When asked who should join her, she recommended her friend Sandi Bogle (cousin of model Naomi Campbell) and the pair watched telly together for several series before Sandi left in series 8.
The pair had several memorable moments, one of the most iconic being when Sandra accidentally zapped herself with an electric fly swatter.
Sandra stayed on for another series and was joined by her daughter Chanchez.
What are their real jobs? Since her time on Gogglebox, Sandra has remained on benefits and has experienced homelessness. She participated in 100 Years Younger in 21 Days, an ITV series that saw celebrities undergo procedures to reverse the effects of ageing. She was also looking for love on First Dates.
Meanwhile, Sandi, released her debut single, Casanova and has appeared on several reality shows including Famous and Fighting Crime (where celebrities work on the front line with British police), Celebrity Fit Farm and Celebrity Big Brother.
The Tapper family
Location: Liverpool | Instagram: @amytappsx, @joshtapper, @nikkitapperx, @yaps100667
The Tapper family, made up of parents Jonathan and Nikki, and their children Josh and Amy, became fan favourites for their jokey banter and relatable, laidback approach to watching TV. They were part of the original line-up for the show and left in 2018, after 11 series.
Amy is popular on social media and shares her weight-loss journey and videos about life in the salon.
In March 2024, Josh and his partner Hannah took to Instagram to announce their engagement.
What are their real jobs? Nikki is a nursery teacher; Jonathan is a chauffeur who previously owned a kosher restaurant; Amy is a hairdresser at an award-winning Hertfordshire salon and has been on a season of Celebrity First Dates.
Elaine and Seb
Location: Forest of Dean
This mother-and-son duo were new additions to the Gogglebox cast in 2023 and are from the Forest of Dean. Seb sometimes gets embarrassed by his mum's stories.
What are their real jobs? In 2024, Seb stood in for Worcester council and it seems like the pair have quietly left the show.
Who narrates Gogglebox?
Initially, actress and comedian Caroline Aherne narrated Channel 4's Gogglebox, but after she fell ill with lung cancer, close pal and fellow Royle Family actor Craig Cash took over.
When is Gogglebox on?
Gogglebox returns to Channel 4 on the 14th February and a new episode will be released every Friday at 9pm. If you'd like to watch previous episodes, Gogglebox is on All 4.
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who enjoys cooking and spending time with her many pets.