Gogglebox cast reveal start date for new series
It's coming very soon!
Last updated 27th May 2022
It may be a new year, but some things never change... The love for Channel 4 show Gogglebox! After series 18 ended back in December, viewers of the hit show have been holding out for any information about series 19, and now we finally have a start date!
Gogglebox cast members Marcus Luther and Mica Ven have seemingly let slip the start date for the hugely-antipcated new series, telling fans the show will be back on Friday 18th February.
The loveable pair, who are currently enjoying a family holiday in Jamaica, took time out of their day to promote the new series, writing on Instagram: 'Not the Side gig putting out work reminders while ppl are on holiday 🤣 Gogglebox is back from our sofas to your living rooms Feb 18th Gang 🥰
'@c4gogglebox @channel4 👏🏽 you’ve made ya point 😁 we’ll be there 👊🏽😅 #Gogglebox #Channel4'. (sic)
As expected, fans were over the moon with the news. One wrote: 'Cannot wait to see you guys back on TV! 🙌🏾', with another commenting: 'I was just thinking about this today! So glad it’s starting again 🙌🙌🙌🙌'.
Another wrote: '👏👏👏can't wait, Friday nites are just not the same without Gogglebox ❤️'. (sic)
A fourth then added: 'Can’t wait for some more giggles with you guys, never fail to make me laugh. 🙌'.
Check out Gogglebox stars real life jobs:
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.
Following the end of series 18 back in December, the cast paid an emotional farewell to the loved TV show.
Jenny and Lee shared a message from their caravan, telling fans: “As you can see we are on our last filming day today.
“I would just like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It has been lovely coming to your living rooms every week. Loads of your furnishings have been very nice and I have pinched loads of your ideas.”
Lee later added: “And that's me and Jenny finished yippee have a great Christmas and a fabulous New Year whatever you may do much love to ya all xx.”
Although the cast of series 19 hasn't yet been revealed, we expect to see the usual faces on our screens, including Jenny and Lee, Giles and Mary, Pete and Sophie, Ellie and Izzi, The Siddiqus, and The Malones.
It was also reported last year that bosses were on the hunt for some brand new cast members, with reports suggesting they were set to cast some Scottish people, following backlash that no Scots have appeared on the show since 2016.
Old series of Gogglebox are available on 4oD, with the brand new series kicking off at 9pm on Friday 18th February.
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