Gogglebox: The Malones announce heartbreaking loss of beloved dog
Very sad news!
Since joining the Gogglebox cast back in 2014, The Malone family, now made up of Tom, Julie, Shaun and Vanessa, have been fan favourites with viewers of the hit Channel 4 show, as well as their beloved fleet of dogs.
Over the years, the family's large Rottweilers have appeared on the show, including Dave, Bob, Lucy, Izzie and Frank, all gifting us with entertainment that only pets can.
However, the family have been left heartbroken after Lucy sadly passed away, with former Gogglebox star Tom Jr sharing the sad news on social media.
Sharing an old photo of himself kissing his pooch, Tom Jr wrote: 'Rest easy Lucy, you were a good girl 💔 🙏🏻🐾'. (sic)
Tom Jr's followers were quick to send their condolences. One wrote: 'Aww so sorry for your loss. Run free at Rainbow Bridge beautiful Lucy ❤️🌈❤🌈❤🌈❤'. (sic)
Another wrote: 'Aww ❤️ ❤️❤️ rip Lucy ❤️❤️❤️', with a third commenting: 'This is so sad 😢 sending love to you all mate ❤️ xxxx'. (sic)
A fourth then added: 'Sending so much love from one Rottie lover to another! ❤️'. (sic)
The sad news arrives after a few years after their dog Frank sadly passed away in 2018, with the family paying their respects at the time.
Check out the current Gogglebox cast below:
Ellie and Izzi Warner
Sisters Ellie and Izzi Warner from Leeds first joined the show back in 2015.
Izzi welcomed her baby girl, Bessie Rose, in February 2020, and after making a living as a nail technician has now qualified to be a mortgage adviser.
Meanwhile, Izzi's sister Ellie is a hairdresser!
Pete and Sophie
Brother and sister duo Pete and Sophie Sandiford first joined the cast in 2017. Whilst Sophie dresses shop windows for a living, brother Pete works for an insurance company.
The Siddiqui family
The Siddiqui family, made up of Umar, Baasit and their dad Sid, have become Gogglebox legends since joining the show back in series 1.
Dad Sid is a retired engineer, he also worked for the NHS for 37 years. Baasit is an IT teacher in a secondary school whilst Umar has also works for the NHS, he has been a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at the Royal Derby Hospital for 17 years.
The Malone family
The Malone family, made up of Tom, Julie, Tom Jnr and Shaun, are one of the most popular families with fans. They first joined the cast in 2014.
As often documented on the show, Tom Jr is a professional dancer, but he also works as a freelance model! In March 2021, he announced he would be a chair-tester for an office supplies company, before quitting Gogglebox to pursue other career options.
His brother Shaun is a football coach, whilst dad Tom is a lorry driver and mum Julie is a receptionist.
Stephen Webb and Daniel Lustig
Stephen Webb has appeared on every single series of Gogglebox, and in 2019 his husband Daniel Lustig joined him! The pair chose to leave in 2023, with Stephen announcing he was set to appear on the 2024 series of Dancing On Ice. Unfortunately for Stephen, he was forced to withdraw from the show after breaking his ankle.
The pair both work as hairdressers.
Dave and Shirley
Welsh couple Dave and Shirley, who have been married for over 40 years, first joined the show back in 2015.
Shirley works in retail and Dave is a factory worker.
Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan
Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan, brothers from Bristol, joined back in 2016, but the trio didn't appear on series 15.
Whilst Tremaine is a chef, 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.
Giles and Mary
Gogglebox fans fell in love with Giles and his wife Mary when they joined the cast in 2015.
Although it's not known what he does for a living, in series 15, Giles revealed he actually retired at the age of 21. Meanwhile, it's understood Mary writes as an 'agony aunt' for an online magazine.
The married couple are also reportedly good friends with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Jenny and Lee
Best friends Jenny and Lee first joined the show on series 4 back in 2014.
Although it's not known what the pair do for a living now, they first became friends when Jenny was a land lady at The Crown Inn in Paull, and Lee was a regular customer!
Sue and Steve
Married couple Sue and Steve first appeared on the show back in 2019.
Steve is a taxi driver in London.
Family pets have become a major part of Gogglebox, with a number of the cast appearing on screen with their furry friends.
As well as The Malone's dogs, Ellie and Izzi's cute pooches also appear, as well as Stephen Webb and Daniel Lustig's dogs.
Our thoughts are with The Malones at this sad time. 🐾
Gogglebox series 19 continues every Friday night on Channel 4.