The Malone family, a staple of Channel 4's Gogglebox since 2014, have announced their departure from the show after more than a decade. The family—comprising Tom, Julie, Tom Jnr, and Shaun—became fan favourites for their candid reactions. Tom Jnr left in 2021 to pursue other opportunities, and now the rest have followed.
Outside the show, Tom Sr works as a lorry driver, while Julie is a receptionist. Tom Jnr has dabbled in freelance modelling and street dance choreography, performing with the Black Eyed Peas and appearing in Billy Elliot. Shaun focuses on football coaching and promoting disability sports.
The family faced personal losses, including the death of their beloved Rottweiler Dave in 2023, following the loss of another Rottweiler, Lucy, in 2022. Julie paid tribute on Instagram: 'RIP Dave xxx There are no words to describe you, or how much you meant to us.'
Tom Jnr received support after his autism diagnosis at age 28, becoming an ambassador for the National Autistic Society. He shared on TikTok: 'I've always felt a bit different... Finally I have an explanation.' He went public with girlfriend Jahmiah Simpson in late 2024.
Julie and Tom Sr celebrated 32 years together in 2024, while Shaun became a father to son Louis in 2020 with partner Jade.
