Gogglebox favourites AXED from show in huge shake-up
Roisin and Joe won't return for series 26
Following the latest celebrity series, popular Channel 4 show Gogglebox is set to return with a 26th series in the coming weeks, but we now know one popular couple won't be returning to join the cast!
Scottish couple Roisin and Joe, who have appeared on the show since series 19 back in 2022, have confirmed they won't be back for the upcoming series, despite fan favourites Jenny and Lee, Giles and Mary, Sophie and Pete and Ellie and Izzi all expected to return.
Sharing the news on TikTok, 28-year-old Roisin confirmed they've not been asked back by Channel 4, writing: 'After three and a half years of sitting on the sofa channel 4 have decided it's time for Joe and I to stretch our legs and have not asked us back for season 26. Therefore we are leaving the Gogglebox family.
'We couldn't be more grateful to Studio Lambert for the opportunity, the experience has actually been so mad and we will miss watching tv with you all on Friday nights! It's been an honour to represent Scotland as some of the first Scottish people on the show and prove we don't actually need subtitles x'. (sic)
She went on to say: 'A special shout out to our crew of past and present, Jason, Ayse, Rich, Eilish, Ewan, Evie, Steve, David, Stef, AJ and Odin. Also to Harriet for always answering the phone, anytime of the day or night. We have made friends for life and after filming every week for years you have become like our family! We could not have asked for better people to work with and we will miss you immensely.
'A huge thank you to everyone who has watched us, met us, and supported us during this experience, it for sure has been a once in a lifetime opportunity. Time to watch tv in silence for a bit and put down the popcorn.
'Miss you already, Roisin and Joe xxx' (sic)
Clearly devastated and shocked by the news, fans of the Scottish pair were quick to react. One wrote: 'Loved you & Joe on Gogglebox. Won’t be the same without you 😌', with another writing: 'That’s rubbish, loved you two on gogglebox'. (sic)
Somebody else added: 'noooo, we love watching you both on Gogglebox, good luck for the future xx', with another writing: 'is this a joke?! you 2 are amazing on it and I actually smile as soon as you both appear on screen. 😩'. (sic)
When did Roisin and Joe join the show?
Gogglebox creators were on the hunt for Scottish families in 2021 following a number of complaints that no Scots had appeared on the show since 2016. Then, one year later in 2022, Roisin and Joe were cast and made their debut during series 19, going on to become fan favourites.
Confirming the news on social media at the time, Gogglebox's official account wrote: Meet our new Scottish Goggleboxers Roisin and Joe! 🏴 🎉 See you on the sofa for brand new #Gogglebox TONIGHT, 9pm on @Channel4.' (sic)
Gogglebox bosses were urged to scout more Scottish people for the show after former Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross questioned the broadcaster during a Scottish affairs committee meeting in Westminster.
At the time, Chief Executive Alex Mahon said: "It would be better to have a Scottish family and Channel 4 have now agreed a separate budget for a dedicated casting team specifically tasked with finding a suitable Scottish family.
"The casting period is already under way and will run up to Christmas. The ambition is to identify at least one Scottish family who will become part of the Gogglebox cast for the next series, which will air in the new year."
Who will appear on series 26?
Channel 4 bosses are yet to officially unveil the cast for the upcoming new series, or confirm if they are replacing Roisin and Joe, but fans would love to see the likes of Ellie and Izzi, Abbie and Georgia, and Dave and Shirley back.
Check out all of the Gogglebox cast below:
Ellie and Izzi Warner
Sisters Ellie and Izzi Warner from Leeds have also become fan favourites after first joining the show in 2015.
Izzi gave birth to a beautiful baby girl called Bessie Rose in early 2020, whilst Ellie recently announced she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend Nat.
In early 2022, Izzi also introduced fans to her brand new puppy called Cookie.
Ellie and Izzi took a break from Gogglebox during season 19, following Ellie's boyfriend Nat being left 'fighting for his life' after he was hit by a car during a night out in Leeds in March. Ellie later revealed on 13th May that her and sister Izzi would be returning to our screens that night, thanking fans for their well wishes.
Ellie and Izzi returned for series 24 and have appeared since.
Pete and Sophie
Brother and sister duo Pete and Sophie Sandiford have become one of the most popular castings in Gogglebox history! The funny siblings first joined the cast in 2017.
It seems that comedy runs in the family for these two, with the recent revelation that the pair are related to none other than Paul Chuckle himself!
After getting married to his girlfriend Paige Yeomans, the pair welcomed their first child into the world in 2021, with little Jimmy already making an appearance on Gogglebox. In December 2022, Pete then confirmed Paige is pregnant with the couple's second child.
During series 21, Pete confirmed the birth of his second child, and the pair have been fan favourites ever since.
Jenny and Lee
Best friends Jenny and Lee are also back, they first joined the show on series 4 back in 2014! The pair have us in fits of giggles with their banter both on and off the show.
Jenny and Lee, who film the show from Lee's caravan in Hull, have been best friends for over 20 years and often delight fans by sharing throwback photos of each other.
In series 19, Jenny and Lee took a break from the show after Jenny underwent surgery for a minor illness. However, the pair were back for series 20 and have appeared on the show since.
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.
In February 2021, just one day before series 17, Tom Jr announced he'd quit the show.
In March 2021, Tom and Julie's daughter Vanessa joined the show! During series 20, the Malone family also introduced their brand new puppy. In October 2023, the family revealed the sad news that their beloved dog Dave had sadly passed away.
Abbie and Georgia
Durham girls Abbie and Georgia first joined the show back in 2018.
In 2022, just one month before series 19 hit our screens, Georgia announced she was expecting her first baby. After giving birth to a baby boy in July, baby Hugh James Newby occasionally appears. The pair are back for series 26.
Dave and Shirley
Welsh couple Dave and Shirley, who have been married for over 40 years, first joined the show back in 2015 and have been fan favourites since.
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.
Brother Raza also occasionally makes an appearance on the show, but due to working away, he can't always commit to filming.
Giles and Mary
Gogglebox fans fell in love with Giles and his wife Mary when they joined the cast in 2015, mainly due to Giles' hilarious stories... Much to Mary's annoyance.
The Worthingtons
The Worthingtons, made up of Alison, her husband George and her daughter Helena, joined the cast in series 10. In 2019, Helena welcomed a baby boy called Edwin, and he's already made his debut.
Amira and Iqra
Amira and Iqra first joined the show back in 2017 with their other friend Amani, but now it's just the two of them leaving viewers in stitches with their comments.
Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan
Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan, brothers from Bristol, joined back in 2016, quickly becoming a big hit with viewers.
Simon and Jane
Joining the cast for series 18, Simon and his sister Jane appeared on the box for the first time on 22nd October 2021 and have been regular cast members since.
Ronnie and Annie
Joining the cast in November 2021 was Ronnie and his wife Annie!
Danielle and Daniella
Best friends Danielle and Daniella from Leeds joined the show during series 20 in 2022 and have been on ever since.
Teresa and Anita
Married couple Teresa and Anita from Solihull joined the show for series 23.
Michael, Sally, Jake and Harry
Ahead of episode four of series 24, Gogglebox bosses announced a brand new family had joined the show, in the form of Michael, Sally, Jake and Harry from Kent. The family returned for series 25 and also appear in series 26.
Jake and Calum
Jake and Calum, friends from Glasgow, joined the cast for series 26.
The Gordon Family
The Gordon Family, made up of Andre, Sarah and their daughter Chee, also joined the show for series 26.
Andrew and Alfie
Married couple Andrew and Alfie from The Cotswolds are also new members for series 26.
Rosie and Susie
Sisters Rosie and Susie from Edinburgh joined the show for series 26, with their first appearance during the second episode.
When is Gogglebox back on TV?
There's no word on a start date just yet, but series 26 is expected some time in September.
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