Here's how much the stars of Gogglebox get paid
Not bad for watching TV!
Since it first hit our TV screens back in 2013 (yes it was that long ago), Channel 4 show Gogglebox has become one of the most popular shows around, with viewers witnessing a number of different families and friends give their opinions on our favourite TV shows.
With cast members such as Ellie and Izzi Warner, Jenny and Lee, the Malone family, Giles and Mary, and brother and sister duo Pete and Sophie Sandiford, Gogglebox has become so popular it now has a number of spin-off shows, including a celebrity version.
As series 23 hit our screens every Friday night, it's been revealed how much the cast get paid, and it's quite surprising!
How much do you get paid to appear on Gogglebox?
It's been reported that the current cast get paid £1500 per month for being on the show, but that's not all! The cast are also given FREE takeaways to make watching the TV a little bit more exciting.
Not bad for chilling whilst watching TV!
Who are the Gogglebox cast?
Meet all of the cast from Gogglebox below:
Ellie and Izzi Warner
Sisters Ellie and Izzi Warner from Leeds have also become fan favourites after first joining the show in 2015.
Izzi gave birth to a beautiful baby girl called Bessie Rose in early 2020, whilst Ellie recently announced she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend Nat.
In early 2022, Izzi also introduced fans to her brand new puppy called Cookie.
Ellie and Izzi took a break from Gogglebox during season 19, following Ellie's boyfriend Nat being left 'fighting for his life' after he was hit by a car during a night out in Leeds in March. Ellie later revealed on 13th May that her and sister Izzi would be returning to our screens that night, thanking fans for their well wishes.
Ellie and Izzi returned for series 23.
Pete and Sophie
Brother and sister duo Pete and Sophie Sandiford have become one of the most popular castings in Gogglebox history! The funny siblings first joined the cast in 2017.
It seems that comedy runs in the family for these two, with the recent revelation that the pair are related to none other than Paul Chuckle himself!
After getting married to his girlfriend Paige Yeomans, the pair welcomed their first child into the world in 2021, with little Jimmy already making an appearance on Gogglebox. In December 2022, Pete then confirmed Paige is pregnant with the couple's second child.
During series 21, Pete confirmed the birth of his second child, and the pair returned for series 23.
Jenny and Lee
Best friends Jenny and Lee are also back, they first joined the show on series 4 back in 2014! The pair have us in fits of giggles with their banter both on and off the show.
Jenny and Lee, who film the show from Lee's caravan in Hull, have been best friends for over 20 years and often delight fans by sharing throwback photos of each other.
In series 19, Jenny and Lee took a break from the show after Jenny underwent surgery for a minor illness. However, the pair were back for series 20 and have appeared on the show since.
The Malone family
The Malone family, made up of Tom, Julie, Tom Jnr and Shaun, are one of the most popular families with fans. They first joined the cast in 2014.
In February 2021, just one day before series 17, Tom Jr announced he'd quit the show.
In March 2021, Tom and Julie's daughter Vanessa joined the show! During series 20, the Malone family also introduced their brand new puppy. In October 2023, the family revealed the sad news that their beloved dog Dave had sadly passed away.
Abbie and Georgia
Durham girls Abbie and Georgia first joined the show back in 2018.
In 2022, just one month before series 19 hit our screens, Georgia announced she was expecting her first baby. After giving birth to a baby boy in July, baby Hugh James Newby appeared in series 20.
Dave and Shirley
Welsh couple Dave and Shirley, who have been married for over 40 years, first joined the show back in 2015.
The Siddiqui family
The Siddiqui family, made up of Umar, Baasit and their dad Sid, have become Gogglebox legends since joining the show back in series 1.
Brother Raza also occasionally makes an appearance on the show, but due to working away, he can't always commit to filming.
Giles and Mary
Gogglebox fans fell in love with Giles and his wife Mary when they joined the cast in 2015, mainly due to Giles' hilarious stories... Much to Mary's annoyance.
The Worthingtons
The Worthingtons, made up of Alison, her husband George and her daughter Helena, joined the cast in series 10. In 2019, Helena welcomed a baby boy called Edwin, and he's already made his debut.
Amira and Iqra
Amira and Iqra first joined the show back in 2017 with their other friend Amani, but now it's just the two of them leaving viewers in stitches with their comments.
Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan
Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan, brothers from Bristol, joined back in 2016, quickly becoming a big hit with viewers.
Simon and Jane
Joining the cast for series 18, Simon and his sister Jane appeared on the box for the first time on 22nd October 2021!
They were also back for series 20, 21 and 22, with the pair expected to return for series 23.
Ronnie and Annie
Joining the cast in November 2021 was Ronnie and his wife Annie!
Roisin and Joe
Unveiled as brand new cast members on Friday 25th February 2022, young couple Roisin and Joe are the first Scottish people to appear on the show since 2016!
Danielle and Daniella
Best friends Danielle and Daniella from Leeds joined the show during series 20 in 2022.
Elaine and Seb
Mother and son duo Elaine and Seb made their debut on the show during the opening episode of series 22 in September 2023. The pair are from Forest of Dean.
Teresa ad Anita
Married couple Teresa and Anita from Solihull joined the show for series 23.
How to apply for Gogglebox?
So, after reading the perks of the job, you are probably now wondering how you apply to be on Gogglebox?
Unfortunately it doesn't look like you can apply for the show right now, with producers taking the route of scouting people in public, rather than via the usual application process.
Show creator Stephen Lambert said in 2015, "Everybody on Gogglebox has been found and persuaded to be on the show and I think that’s the key to why they are likeable and why the show works, because we get to know these people. We’ve never advertised for people on Gogglebox."
Recent reports suggest applications online will never reopen, with a Channel 4 spokesperson saying, 'We are not currently casting and there is no way to apply to be on Gogglebox."
Was Gogglebox still on during the Coronavirus pandemic?
Yes! Despite the current lockdown rules, a lot of the Gogglebox cast already live together, or moved in together, to be able to still film for the current series. Popular friends Jenny and Lee from Hull made the decision to self-isolate together, with Lee revealing he'd moved in with Jenny on Twitter.
Producers made slight changes to filming, which meant no camera crews entered the cast members' houses, instead each family all had rigged cameras so all of their amazing reactions could still be broadcast.
The Malone family have also come under fire, with mum Julie taking to Twitter to defend the family. Sisters Ellie and Izzi Warner have also reunited after spending a couple of weeks apart.
The Tapper family, who starred on the show until 2018, have thanked fans for their support after they contracted the virus. Although he didn't confirm that he'd been diagnosed with Covid-19, Sid Siddiqui has also been taking a break from the show due to illness.
When is Gogglebox on TV?
Series 23 started at 9pm on Friday 16th February 2024, with episodes airing weekly.
Series 22 of Gogglebox started on Friday 8th September.
Series 21 of Gogglebox started on Friday 24th February 2023.
Series 20 of Gogglebox kicked off on Friday 9th September, running until Friday 9th December.
Series 19 returned on Friday 18th February and ran through until Friday 27th May.
Series 18 returned at 9pm on Friday 17th September and ran through until Friday 17th December.
Series 17 hit our screens on Friday 26th February 2021, with the series coming to an end on Friday 21st May.
Series 16 hit our screens on Friday 11th September, running all the way through to Friday 11th December.
Is there a celebrity version of Gogglebox?
After a successful first series in 2019, Channel 4 bosses brought Celebrity Gogglebox back for further series, with series five kicking off on Friday 16th June 2023.
Check out which celebs have appeared on Gogglebox below:
Bill Bailey and Oti Mabuse
Samantha Nicholson and Anne-Marie
Johannes Radebe and
Lorraine and Rosie Kelly
Denise van Outen and Duncan James
Emma and Matt Willis
Rylan and Linda Clark
Gyles Brandreth and Dame Joanna Lumley
Gyles Brandreth and Carol Vorderman
Sam Ryder and Scott Mills
Clare Balding and Alice Arnold
Babatunde Aleshe and Mo Gilligan
Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards
Liv and Nick Grimshaw
Paul and Melanie C
Judi Love and Charlene White
Shirlie, Martin and Roman Kemp
Big Zuu, Tubsey and Hyder
Bez and Shaun Ryder
Guz Khan and Jamali Maddix
Rob Beckett and Tom Allen
Lucy Beaumont and Jon Richardson
Miquita Oliver and Andi Oliver
Fruitcake and Fred Sirieix
Zoe Ball, Johnny Ball and Woody Cook
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Janet Ellis
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash
Anna Richardson and Charles Martin
Craig Revel Horwood and Ben Goddard
Tia Kofi and Lawrence Chaney
Lolly Adefope and Mae Martin
Olly Levy and Paul Sinha
Kate Richardson-Walsh and Helen Richardson-Walsh
Self Esteem and Bimini
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Richard Jones
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