Celebrity Gogglebox returned to screens on Friday, June 26, for a landmark 50th episode, and viewers were quick to share the same reaction minutes into the show. The Channel 4 spin-off programme, filmed over the previous seven days, covered the week's TV and news highlights, featuring a mix of returning favourites and new additions.
Returning Favourites and New Faces
The episode welcomed back firm favourites such as Martin and Roman Kemp, James and Clair Buckley, Nick and Liv Grimshaw, Bez and Shaun Ryder, and Joe Marler and Maisie Adam. New additions included Strictly Come Dancing stars Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu, actor Michael Sheen with his partner Anna Lundberg, friends Georgia Tennant and Fearne Cotton, and Chris Packham with step-daughter Megan McCubbin.
Viewers Share Enthusiasm
Channel 4 viewers were unanimous in their praise. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter): "Who doesn't just love a bit of @C4Gogglebox. Always such an entertaining way to spend the time. The perfect switch your brain of TV any time of day needs." Another added: "Watching the always delightful Celebrity @C4Gogglebox. It's still so fascinating how watching a show about people simply watching TV can be so strangely addictive." A third simply said: "I love Celeb Gogglebox." Someone else shared: "All hail Celebrity @C4Gogglebox. How is it therapeutic watching people watch TV? Always the much needed relief a s****y day always requires. Love the celebrity version."
Highlights of the Episode
During the instalment, the celebrities tuned into new episodes of I Kissed A Girl, The 1% Club, and First Dates, as well as watching Jennifer Lopez's Netflix film, Office Romance. The future of the UK's leadership also came under scrutiny as the famous faces reacted to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister and gave their opinions on his potential successor, Andy Burnham.
Reacting to Starmer's emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street, Michael Sheen commented: "That's got to be tough." Joe Marler added: "He's finally shown us the human side to him, that would have connected more with the world."
Celebrity Gogglebox is available to stream on Channel 4.
