In a move that will surprise fans of the hit Channel 4 show, Gogglebox's beloved intellectual Giles Wood has officially closed his classroom door for the final time. The eccentric art teacher, known for his dry wit and sophisticated commentary alongside wife Mary Killen, has retired from his teaching post after an impressive 30-year tenure.
The 68-year-old star has left his position at the prestigious £22,000-a-year St Augustine's Priory independent school in Ealing, West London. His departure marks the end of an era for the institution where he dedicated three decades to shaping young artistic minds.
Wood's teaching career ran parallel to his rising television fame, which began when he and his wife Mary became original cast members on Gogglebox in 2013. The couple's unique dynamic, intellectual banter, and Giles's often-baffled reactions to modern television quickly made them fan favourites.
A source close to the star revealed, "Giles has been contemplating this move for a while. After thirty years in education, he felt the time was right to embrace new challenges and focus on his other passions, including his television work and his own art."
The departure appears to be amicable, with school administrators and colleagues wishing him well in his future endeavours. Parents and former students have taken to social media to share their fond memories of Mr. Wood's unconventional teaching methods and his significant impact on their educational journey.
With his new-found free time, fans can likely expect to see more of Giles and Mary on their screens, potentially exploring new television projects beyond their comfortable Gogglebox sofa. The couple's unique perspective and intellectual humour have made them one of the most enduring partnerships in reality television history.
This career shift represents a significant life change for the Oxford-educated star, who balanced the demands of television fame with the responsibilities of shaping young minds. His retirement from teaching marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for one of Britain's most beloved television personalities.
