The much-loved Siddiqui family, who have become national treasures through their appearances on Channel 4's Gogglebox, have shared a surprising secret about their filming process that fans would never guess from watching the show.
In a rare interview, brothers Baasit, Umar, and their father Sid Siddiqui revealed the truth behind their authentic-looking reactions. Despite appearing to watch television together naturally, the family actually films their segments separately at different times due to their busy schedules.
The Reality Behind the Reactions
Baasit Siddiqui explained how their filming actually works: "We don't always watch the shows together. Dad will film his bits, then I'll film mine, and Umar will do his separately. The magic of editing makes it look like we're all together reacting in real time."
This revelation comes as a surprise to many fans who assumed the family gathered together each week to genuinely watch and react to television programmes as a unit. The Siddiquis have been part of the hit show since its inception in 2013, making them one of the most recognised families on British television.
A Family Legacy
The brothers also paid tribute to their late mother, who passed away in 2020, acknowledging how her spirit continues to influence their approach to the show. Despite the unconventional filming methods, the family insists their reactions remain completely genuine and unscripted.
Umar emphasised: "The emotions you see are real. We're watching the shows properly and reacting how we naturally would. The only difference is we're not always in the same room at the same time."
The family's honesty about their filming process provides a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of one of Britain's most popular television programmes, showing that even the most authentic-looking reality TV has its production secrets.
