Gogglebox will show Meghan and Harry's interview AND Piers Morgan's on-air exit
It's going to be a bumper episode tonight!
Last updated 12th Mar 2021
Series 17 has only been back on our TV screens for a number of weeks, but already Gogglebox fans have been hooked on the popular Channel 4 show, with cast members like Sophie and Pete Sandiford, The Malones, and Jenny and Lee bringing us hilarious commentary on some of the most talked about TV shows.
Viewers will be pleased to know that Friday night's (12 March) show will feature THAT explosive Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview with Oprah Winfrey, and Piers Morgan's on-air fallout with co-star Alex Beresford, which resulted in the controversial news anchor leaving his presenting role on Good Morning Britain.
TV critic Scott Bryan confirmed the news on Twitter, writing, 'FYI: Gogglebox will be reviewing the Harry and Meghan Oprah interview, as well as what happened with Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain. This Friday night at 9pm.' (sic)
And after a quick search of Twitter, it sounds like fans of Gogglebox CAN'T WAIT to witness the cast watching Prince Harry and Meghan's tell-all interview, which saw the couple reveal they are expecting a baby girl in the Summer.
One fan wrote online, 'I think I’m looking forward to Gogglebox reacting to the Harry and Meghan Oprah interview more than the actual interview'. (sic)
Another added, 'I absolutely cannot wait to see the Gogglebox commentary on Meghan and Harry’s interview.' (sic)
A third then tweeted, 'Gogglebox doing the Meghan and Harry Oprah interview is going to be BAFTA worthy.' (sic)
Check out al of the Gogglebox cast's real 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.
Series 17 of Gogglebox returned to our TV screens on Friday 26th February. The show kicked off with Pete Sandiford announcing his engagement to his girlfriend Paige.
As well as this, eagle-eyed fans noticed The Baggs family didn't feature in series 17, leading to Lisa, Terry, George and Joe hitting back at claims they'd been 'dropped' from the show.
Sharing a news article to her social media accounts, mum Lisa said, 'I can categorically say this is a total LIE! Due to covid restrictions we are unable to film the current series.
'Channel 4 have been wonderful to work with and we hope to be back one day soon.' (sic)
Gogglebox continues every Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.
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