Are you able to imagine Superstar Gogglebox is in its eighth season, and will likely be hitting a milestone fiftieth episode? The fan-favourite TV present is again on screens tonight [5th June], and sees 4 new pairs of well-known faces becoming a member of a returning line up of celebrities on their sofas. However who’re they, and the place do you recognise them from?
In the event you’ve by no means seen the present earlier than, the premise is straightforward: a rolling solid of well-known faces collect to observe the most important Television exhibits from that week, sharing their commentary and insights. It is us watching them on TV, watching TV. Easy.
New Superstar Gogglebox solid
- Olivia Attwood and her mum Jennifer
- Harry and Matt aka Nitro and Legend from Gladiators
- George Clark and Max Balegde
- Julian Clary and Nigel Havers
Returning Superstar Gogglebox solid
- Vernon Kay and Paddy McGuinness
- Bez and Shaun
- Roman and Martin Kemp
- Ashley Banjo and Perri Kiely
- Nick Grimshaw and niece Liv
- The Mangans
- Rylan and mum Linda
- Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe
- Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan
- Vicky Pattison and Pete Wicks
Olivia Attwood and her mum Jennifer
OMG! Whereas Olivia Attwood is a Love Island fan-favourite, she is now best-known for her ITV documentary sequence Getting Filthy Wealthy, whereas she lately launched her personal podcast, Olivia’s Home. She’s becoming a member of the couch line up for the primary time, sitting alongside none aside from her mom. We already know that is going to be an iconic duo.
“Doing Superstar Gogglebox with my mum was chaotic however in the absolute best method,” the 35-year-old mentioned concerning the present. “It’s not usually that we agree on issues which I feel the viewers might discover entertaining. My household are large followers of the present so it’s an actual honour to be part of such an iconic British programme.”
Harry and Matt aka Nitro and Legend from Gladiators
Gladiators, prepared! Nitro and Legend, actual names Harry and Matt, are additionally becoming a member of the Superstar Gogglebox line up for the primary time – which means followers can watch them on a Friday evening *and* Saturday evening, ought to they want. The pair are finest recognized for his or her position within the competitors present, which sees contestants try and get via a sequence of bodily challenges which take a look at power, agility and velocity.
Everybody is aware of how good I’m at being on TV, however seems I’m even higher at watching it,” Matt mentioned, whereas Harry added, “Filming Superstar Gogglebox was pure enjoyable from begin to end, only a correct evening in full of snickers, good TV, and loads of surprising moments.”
George Clark and Max Balegde
George and Max are finest referred to as content material creators and social media personalities, who (up till lately!) co-hosted a podcast referred to as The Ineffective Hotline. Nonetheless, they lately revealed it could be coming to an finish so they might deal with different tasks. George lately appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, whereas each can usually be discovered on crimson carpets or doing movie star interviews.
Talking concerning the present, Max mentioned, “Such a privilege to be part of the Gogglebox household with such legends and it was a lot enjoyable doing what I do finest – catching up with buddy over an excellent television present and cup of tea.”
George added, “I liked it, primarily as a result of it gave me a full excuse to take the mick out of Max on nationwide TV. He reacts to every part, so that you’re by no means bored.“
Julian Clary and Nigel Havers
Comic and actor Julian Clary, 67, has been a mainstay on British tv for the reason that Nineteen Eighties, working throughout a number of TV, play and pantomime productions in that point. He additionally received Superstar Huge Brother 10 in 2012.
He stars alongside Nigel Havers who can be a comic and actor, finest recognized for his roles in British sitcoms like Do not Wait Up, the ITV historic drama A Merciless Love: The Ruth Ellis Story, and as Lewis Archer in Coronation Avenue
“Doing Superstar Gogglebox was an absolute deal with, a wonderfully civilised method to spend a night,” Julian mentioned of the present. “I do prefer to assume my commentary introduced a sure degree of refinement to proceedings, and Nigel managed to remain awake, though there’s an ugly stain on my couch.”
Nigel added, “It’s a dream come true working with Julian on Gogglebox. I can’t consider a greater method to spend a night… (Julian wrote this).”
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10 iconic Superstar Gogglebox pairings may also be returning to our screens, making up the road up, together with our favourites Bez and Shaun, Martin Kemp and his son Roman, and Rylan and his mum Linda. Love!
Vernon Kay and Paddy McGuinness
Radio 2 presenters Vernon and Paddy, each 52, teamed up on the couch for the primary time final 12 months, and are again for extra TV-watching.
Bez and Shaun Ryder from The Joyful Mondays
Shaun Ryder and Bez joined Superstar Gogglebox in 2019 and shortly grew to become fan favourites for his or her hilarious commentary, usually filmed from Shaun’s home. The Joyful Mondays duo returned to the couch for a brand new sequence in June 2025.
Chatting with RadioTimes.com, Ryder mentioned filming with Bez was “actually good enjoyable,” including: “It’s not like a job – we’ve been doing this for practically 40 years, watching telly and commenting on every part.”
Bez admitted some exhibits are more durable to observe than others. “Probably the most embarrassing one for us is Bare Attraction. Sat there willies, it’s not my favorite factor,” he mentioned.
Roman and Martin Kemp
Since June 2019, Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp and his son Roman Kemp have been common fixtures on Superstar Gogglebox. Martin first discovered fame alongside his brother Gary within the iconic ’80s band earlier than happening to star in EastEnders and The Krays.
In the meantime, TV and radio presenter Roman has carved out a massively profitable profession of his personal, internet hosting Capital FM’s Breakfast Present since 2014 and sometimes showing on The One Present subsequent to Alex Jones. He lately appeared on Celebrity Race Across the World, alongside his sister, Harley Moon Kemp.
Ashley Banjo and Perri Kiely
Ashley and Perri first shot into the general public eye after they appeared on Britain’s Obtained Expertise within the dance troop, Variety. They’ve been a part of Superstar Gogglebox since Channel 4’s Black to Entrance takeover in September 2021.
Nick Grimshaw and niece Liv
You are most likely used to seeing Nick alongside his Dish podcast co-host Angela Hartnet, or perhaps its his Sidetracked co-host Annie Mac. However truly, its his niece Liv who he sits on the couch with for Superstar Gogglebox. The pair first appeared on the present method again in 2019 when it launched, and have been fixtures ever since.
Stephen and Anita Mangan
Actor Stephen Mangan who you will recognise from The Break up and likewise because the host of The Fortune Lodge teamed up along with his illustrator sister Anita for season 5 of Superstar Gogglebox, earlier than returning for the final season in December. Fortunately, they’re again once more this time round. “Two of the issues I really like most are TV and my sister – so this needs to be amusing,” Stephen mentioned on the time.
Rylan and mum Linda
What would Superstar Gogglebox be with out Rylan and his mum Linda? The pair actually do make the couch. As you seemingly know, Ryan first rose to fame due to his look on The X Issue, however it was his victory on Superstar Huge Brother that launched him right into a busy profession as a presenter and all-round TV favorite.
Whereas he lately shared that he did not land the Strictly Come Dancing job, he has fronted a great deal of primetime TV exhibits akin to This Morning, The Xtra Issue, Grocery store Sweep and Prepared Regular Cook dinner.
Rylan joined Superstar Gogglebox in 2019 as a part of the first-ever movie star sequence, showing on the couch along with his mum Linda. The duo proved such a success that they returned for subsequent runs, participating once more in 2020 earlier than rejoining the solid in 2022 after a brief break. Most lately, they appeared in December’s sequence, and are actually again once more!
Mo Gilligan and Babátúndé Aléshé
Comedians and pals Mo Gilligan and Babátúndé Aléshé have been on the present since 2025, after they appeared for a Stand Up To Most cancers charity model. They’ve since been again on the sequence and are regulars on the couch.
Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan
Tv presenter Denise Van Outen first appeared on the present in 2019 together with her then-partner Eddie Boxshall. Following their cut up, she returned as an alternative together with her buddy, actor and musician Duncan James, aka Duncan from Blue. Extra lately, she has appeared on the present with TV/radio presenter Johnny Vaughan.
Vicky Pattison and Pete Wicks
Finest pals Vicky Pattison and Pete Wicks are additionally returning to the sofa. Whereas old-fashioned viewers would possibly know them from their days on Geordie Shore and TOWIE, the duo are actually mega profitable podcasters and hosts, and their finest buddy banter is a fan-favourite on the present.
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