Gogglebox's Pete Sandiford reveals why he can't quit job despite show's success

He's a fan favourite!

Author: Alex RossPublished 8th Jul 2022
Last updated 8th Jul 2022

Since it hit our screens way back in 2013, it's safe to say Gogglebox is one of the most popular shows on the box, which is slightly ironic considering it's success is people watching other people watch TV...

Having kick-started the careers of the likes of Scarlett Moffatt and Steph and Dom Parker, many would think the current cast may be able to give up their day jobs thanks to the success, however, it seems that is not the case.

Gogglebox favourite Pete Sandiford, who appears on the Channel 4 show alongside his sister Sophie, attended the TRIC Awards in London this week, where he was asked if he'd consider quitting his day job as a roofer.

Speaking to the press, Pete said: "We just saw Eamonn Holmes. I am just a builder from Blackpool, so it is a bit strange when celebrities know us. I was on a roof yesterday."

Pete later admitted he has a mortgage to pay, so wouldn't be able to quit his roofing job.

Do the cast of Gogglebox get paid?

They do! Although the official figure hasn't been confirmed by bosses, it's understood the Gogglebox cast get paid £1500 per month for appearing, as well as a number of free takeaways.

Although the usual version of Gogglebox isn't currently on our screens, with the new series expected in September, fans are enjoying Celebrity Gogglebox, which features a whole host of famous faces including Anne-Marie, Rylan Clark and Lorraine Kelly.

Check out all of the celebs on Gogglebox below:

Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse


Samantha Nicholson and Anne-Marie


Johannes Radebe and


Lorraine and Rosie Kelly


Denise van Outen and Duncan James


Emma and Matt Willis


Rylan and Linda Clark


Gyles Brandreth and Dame Joanna Lumley


Gyles Brandreth and Carol Vorderman


Sam Ryder and Scott Mills


Clare Balding and Alice Arnold


Babatunde Aleshe and Mo Gilligan


Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards


Liv and Nick Grimshaw


Paul and Melanie C


Judi Love and Charlene White


Shirlie, Martin and Roman Kemp


Big Zuu, Tubsey and Hyder


Bez and Shaun Ryder


Guz Khan and Jamali Maddix


Rob Beckett and Tom Allen


Lucy Beaumont and Jon Richardson


Miquita Oliver and Andi Oliver


Fruitcake and Fred Sirieix


Zoe Ball, Johnny Ball and Woody Cook


Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Janet Ellis


Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash


Anna Richardson and Charles Martin


Craig Revel Horwood and Ben Goddard


Tia Kofi and Lawrence Chaney


Lolly Adefope and Mae Martin


Olly Levy and Paul Sinha


Kate Richardson-Walsh and Helen Richardson-Walsh


Self Esteem and Bimini


Steps


The cast of Heartstopper


Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones


Celebrity Gogglebox airs every Friday night at 9pm on Channel 4.

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