Mariah Carey responds after Gogglebox appearance
The cast enjoyed her Christmas special!
Last updated 14th Dec 2020
Although it was the final episode in series 16 of hit Channel 4 show Gogglebox last Friday (11th December), the show certainly didn't disappoint!
With fan favourites such as Jenny and Lee, Ellie and Izzi Warner, The Malones, Pete and Sophie and The Siddiqus all commenting their hilarious thoughts on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Nigella's Christmas Kitchen, viewers were yet again left in hysterics.
However, one part of the show really caught the eye of secret Gogglebox fan and Mrs Christmas herself... Mariah Carey!
After the cast enjoyed her Apple TV show Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special, with Sophie and Pete even getting out their snow machine for the occasion, Mariah actually commented on the hilarious moment.
When Gogglebox's official Twitter account posted a video of Abby and Georgia saying 'Mariah Carey saved 2020', the Queen herself replied.
Retweeting the video out to her 21.6 million followers, Mariah wrote, '😂😂😂 love this!!' (sic)
Check out the real jobs of your favourite Gogglebox stars:
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.
Much to the disappointment of viewers, last Friday's episode was the last in the series of Gogglebox, but don't panic!
As well as series 17 expected to hit our screens in 2021, Channel 4 have announced THREE special episodes over the Christmas break.
A best of show will air on Christmas Day, with Celebrity Gogglebox: Best of 2020 also appearing in the TV guide for 2020. On top of these two shows, there's also going to be Gogglebox: Festive Special, which will focus on the best festive shows of the year.
Channel 4 said, "A chance to catch-up with some of the best moments from this year's series which featured more of the nation's favourite stars settling down to watch TV. The line-up of famous faces critiquing the biggest and best shows."
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