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 wallpaper that matches their furniture. Fans love Giles' funny stories, although Mary isn't always so keen!
Mary writes an 'agony-aunt' column, whilst Giles has often made comments on the show suggesting that he retired at a young age.
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!
Sophie is a florist and Pete left the insurance industry to work as a building company boss. In 2021 he married his girlfriend Paige Yeomans and they have since welcomed two children, Jimmy and Eva.
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.
Jenny used to work as a pub landlady, where she met Lee who was a regular and they have subsequently been close pals for over 20 years.
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.
The Siddiqui family
Location: Derby | Instagram: @thesiddiquis, @sidsiddiqui38, @razathefaint and @burkholddear
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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 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.
Tom and Julie's daughter Vanessa has also made a few appearances on the show.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. Similar 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.
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.
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 our screens on Friday, September 13th, at 9 p.m. 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.