It's Friday, and that can only mean one thing in the world of TV: Gogglebox is back!

The series has returned for another instalment of the most talked about and shocking moments on television in the past week, and the nation's favourite armchair critics will once more give their valued opinions.

Along with many fan-favourite families and friends who have returned to the show, the latest series also debuted a brand new duo who have joined the line up, best friends Jude and Sherry.

As we return to Channel 4 every Friday night at 9pm, here's everything you need to know about the Gogglebox participants, including new families who have joined the series.

Jude and Sherry

Best friend's Jude (76) and Sherry (77) are the latest duo to join Googlebox, first appearing in last week's episode. The pair met over 50 years ago when their sons were born and have been inseparable ever since. When they both became widowed they began spending even more time together and have even travelled the world together. Since 2017, they have travelled to Sri Lanka, Mexico, Bangkok, Singapore, Penang & Malacca and Goa with Chile scheduled as their next adventure.

What are their real jobs? Sherry is a retired chef who used to cook for Margaret Thatcher at No 10.

Jake and Calum

Friends Jake (27) and Calum (31) joined the show last season, and are from Glasgow in Scotland.

The Gordon family

The Gordon family consists of Andre (49), Sarah (47) and their daughter Chee (25), and they are from Surrey. They joined the Gogglebox family last year for season 26.

The family often share snippets of their lives and behind-the-scenes of filming the show on their Instagram page.

Andrew and Alfie

@andrewdnicolls and @sam.alfie.mulhall

Married couple Andrew (62) and Alfie (32) are from The Cotswolds and are one of the five new families who joined the show in season 26 last year.

The pair often share snippets from their lives on Instagram, either in their home in the Cotswolds or abroad on holiday. They tied the knot in 2023!

Sara and Lara

Mother and daughter-in-law Sara (87) and Lara (58) are from Yorkshire. They joined in 2025 and were introduced alongside sisters Rosie and Susie.

Rosie and Susie

Sisters Rosie (68) and Susie (70) are from Edinburgh. They are one of the many families who joined the show in 2025.

Gogglebox watchers were introduced to a brand new family in 2024 and it was in the form of married couple Michael and Sally and their sons Jake and Harry.

Daniella and Danielle

@shockolatte_deluxe and @danielledaniella_gogglebox.

Daniella and Danielle are best friends from Leeds who were introduced to the series in 2022. They replaced Sandra and Sandi on the series.

What are their real jobs? Not much is known about what Daniella and Danielle do for work.

Ronnie and Annie

So far on the show, Annie has revealed that Ronnie can make a cracking cup of tea, while fans have already fallen in love with the cockney couple.

What are their real jobs? Much like some of the other pairs on Gogglebox, Ronnie and Annie are fairly private about their personal life.

Sue and Steve

Married couple Steve and Sue both joined Gogglebox during season 14 in 2019. The couple keep their personal life fairly private, but do share what they're up to every now and again on social media. The couple were recently in Dubai, where they got up to "lots of relaxing, eating fabulous food and handbag shopping".

What are their real jobs? Sue is semi-retired and Steve is a black cab driver.

Simon and Jane

Gogglebox introduced new cast members Simon and Jane in 2021, and the brother and sister duo have been regulars on the show ever since.

The pair, who film Gogglebox from Simon's North London flat, are known among Gogglebox fans for their great sense of humour and healthy range of snacks.

What are their real jobs? Simon is a disability consultant and presenter outside of Gogglebox, being the co-host of disability podcast BBC Ouch!. Jane posted a photo of her working in a kitchen making cakes.

Giles and Mary

The creative couple have become firm favourites with viewers for their quirky style and furniture – one of their armchairs matches their wallpaper.

What are their real jobs? Giles is an artist and Mary is best known for being the Spectator's resident agony aunt as well as a self-styled queen of etiquette.

Ellie and Izzi

Sisters Ellie and Lizzi from Leeds first joined the show back in 2015, and were originally worried about whether viewers would be interested in them.

11 years on, and the self-confessed "couch potatoes" are one of the most popular duos on the show, cracking us up with their hilarious banter and love of food.

What are their real jobs? Izzi is a mum-of-two to her son Bobby and daughter Bessie Rose. Izzi is also a qualified mortgage advisor and has her own business called Izzi Warner Mortgages. Her elder sister, Ellie, is a hairdresser in Leeds.

Jenny and Lee

The hilarious pair film Gogglebox inside a caravan in Hull. And while many think they're mother and son or husband and wife, they're actually just friends.

They landed their spot on the show when Jenny met two of the show's researchers at Beverley Races Ladies' Day and they reportedly signed her up on the spot.

They share an Instagram account, with over 800,000 followers.

What are their real jobs? It's not clear what caravan besties Jenny and Lee do for a living, however, they met when Jenny was the landlady of the Crown Inn pub in Paull and Lee was a regular customer.

Amira and Amani

@amira_gogglebox and @amani_gogglebox.

Amira and Amani are sisters who live in North London who are occasionally joined by family friend, Iqra. Amira first joined the show in season 10 with her friend Iqra, but her sister Amani was later added in.

What are their real jobs? In 2019, Amira completed her studies and posted a picture of her graduation to her Instagram, saying she had made "life long friends" who she cherishes "deeply and massively respects".

Pete and Sophie

Brother and sister duo Pete and Sophie first joined the cast in 2017 and everyone fell in love with their humour and eccentric mugs.

What are their real jobs? Sophie works as a shop window dresser in Blackpool, while Pete reportedly has a job in insurance. In 2021, Pete became a dad for the first time.

Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid are regulars on the show and much-loved by viewers. The family hail from Derby and others members of the family, such as sibling Raza and mum often make an appearance as well.

What are their real jobs? Retired Sid qualified as a Power Engineer from the University of Derby and previously worked for the NHS for 37 years. Umar has worked in the NHS as a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at the Royal Derby Hospital for close to 17 years, while Baasit has been a teacher in a secondary school since 2007.

Brothers Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan Plummer joined Gogglebox in series eight. They film from their home in Bristol, and are sports mad, with Tristan even playing semi-professionally from Bristol FC between 2007 and 2010.

What are their real jobs? Tristan is a winger for Hereford FC and Twaine plays for Bradford Town, while Tremaine is a chef.

David and Shirley

David and Shirley have been married for 40 years and have two children together. They joined the show in 2015, and film from the comfort of their home in Wales.

What are their real jobs? Dave, 65, is a cleaner in a factory, and Shirley, 66, works in retail. Dave is also a keen baker on the side, so we could well be seeing him on Great British Bake Off, if he has his way!

Abbie and Georgia

Another pair of Gogglebox members from Durham are Abbie and Georgia. The friends have been on the show since 2018. Their classic moments are numerous but they are best known for reacting to that John Lewis ad in 2018 when they questioned whether Your Song was first performed by Ellie Goulding or Elton John.

What are their real jobs? Georgia is a hairdresser while Abbie has worked in credit control for three years.

One of the longest-serving families on the show, having joined back in season 4, The Malone family is a firm fan-favourite.

They're known for the straight-to-the-point remarks, huge food portions and adorable dogs who aren't camera shy. Since season 17, Tom Jnr no longer appears on the Channel 4 show.

What are their real jobs? Tom Sr is a lorry driver, mum Julie is a receptionist. Tom Jnr is a freelance model and street dance choreographer - he has even performed with the Black Eyed Peas and appeared in Billy Elliott until he turned his hand to coaching football.

Alison and her husband George joined the series in series 10 alongside their daughter, Helena. The family, who reside in Manchester, welcomed a new addition to the family a few years ago after Helena gave birth to baby boy, Edwin.

What are their real jobs? Helena Worthington is a multidisciplinary artist, specialising in sculptures and painting.

John and Beryl

John and Berlyn joined Gogglebox in 2018 for season 12, but they haven't revealed much about their private lives on the show other than that they live in London. They appeared on the shows from seasons 12 to 14.

What are their real jobs? At one point during the show, Beryl mentioned that John retired around 10 years ago, which at the time of filming, would've been around 2008.

Anne and Ken

Anne and Ken, like The Moffatts, hail from County Durham. The duo was introduced to millions of viewers at home in 2021 as "a couple who have been married for 50 years".

And it's clear love is still in the air. On their very first appearance on the show, Ken presented Anne with a bouquet of roses – one for every year they’ve been together.

What are their real jobs? Anne and Ken are fairly private about their personal lives, so not much is known about what they do for work.

Elaine and Seb

Hailing from the Forest of Dean, mother and son duo Elaine and Seb were introduced in 2023 and made their debut in the second episode of season 22.

But the pair left after a few months to focus on Seb's career after he graduated from university.

Roisin and Joe

Glasgow-based couple Joe and Roisin joined Gogglebox three years ago but exited the series ahead of the 26th series.

Joe lives with his girlfriend Roisin in their Glasgow family home, having moved in together at the start of lockdown. Joe is a big fan of video games and making pizza while Roisin loves shopping and socialising with friends.

Daniel and Stephen

Stephen first appeared on Gogglebox along with his then-boyfriend Chris. However, the pair split and was joined by husband Daniel who first started appearing in 2019.

As of 2023, Daniel and Stephen have confirmed they won't be returning to Gogglebox. In a statement Channel 4 said: "After a brilliant and illustrious time on Gogglebox, Stephen and Daniel have decided that now is the right time to explore life beyond the sofa and leave the show.

"As one of the original Goggleboxers, Stephen has entertained the nation with his hilarious quips since the show first started in 2013, sharing his opinions on the best and biggest TV events of the last ten years. We would like to thank him and Daniel for being utterly brilliant contributors to the show, and we wish them well with their future projects."

In January 2024, Gogglebox confirmed that Stephen's mother, Pat Webb, had sadly passed away at the age of 75.

"Pat was a much loved cast member on the show from series 10 - 12 alongside her son Stephen," the statement read.

"Mummy Pat will be remembered and missed by her children Stephen, Denise, Sharon, Beverley and the extended family. Out thoughts are with the family, who have requested privacy at this sad time.

Paige and Sally

Mother and daughter duo Paige and Sally - who hail from Birmingham - joined the show in 2019 before quitting in 2021 following a falling out.

What are their real jobs? While mum Sally, 53, cares for the disabled and elderly, Paige, 23, works as a business development manager.

South Londoners Marcus, Mica, Sachelle and Shuggy joined Gogglebox in series 11. Their outgoing personalities and Marcus’ hilarious comments made them very popular on the show.

However, Marcus and Mica left the show in December 2022. Mica recently starred on BBC One's Celebrity MasterChef 2023.

What are their real jobs? Following their departure from the show, Mica returned to her role as a hair stylist at her salon in London. Marcus is a businessman, boxing coach and gym owner. He founded TM Boxing Gym in 2009 to work with 'disadvantaged youths from the local community', and even trained his son Shiloh.

The Michael family live in Brighton and had been regulars and favourites on the show since the beginning.

Occasionally, Louis joined his parents Andrew and Carolyne on the sofa, and in previous years his sister Alex also appeared on the show.

Sadly, it was announced that Gogglebox star Andy Michael had died aged 61 following a short illness.

The family have since exited the show.

Mary and Marina

Mary and Marina joined the show in 2016, and quickly became faves on the show.

Despite their age, the ladies were young at heart, and weren't afraid to have a laugh. They often got distracted talking about their love lives.

In August 2021, Gogglebox favourite Mary Cook died aged 92.

Marina decided to step away from the series, as she penned a heartfelt message to her friend.

Scarlett Moffatt was the stand-out star of Gogglebox, however, her time on the show came to an end when she signed up for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! in 2016. She went on to win the show and has since landed several jobs on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway and Channel 4's rebooted dating show Streetmate.

She originally joined Gogglebox with her parents Betty and Mark back in 2014, and was known for her hilarious one-liners. Following her exit from the Channel 4 show, her parents subsequently left.

Sandi and Sandra

Iconic duo Sandi and Sandra won viewers over with their constantly-changing hairstyles, exciting wardrobes, unusual TV snacks and even bigger personalities. Sadly, they decided to split up (on telly that is) and Sandra's daughter Chanchez replaced Sandi. Sandra then quit the show in 2017.

Sandi is a mother of two and grandmother of five, who previously owned some wine bars in South London and used to sing at the Tower in Blackpool with Larry Grayson. Sandra has four children and three grandchildren.

Bill and Josef

The pair haven't been seen on Gogglebox for a while. However, outside of the show, they have pretty impressive lives. Bill is a Cambridge maths graduate, journalist and former British Chess Champion, while Josef is an accountant who also happens to be a World Cluedo and Scottish Monopoly Champion.

The Woerdenweber Family are best known for Ralf's humour and Jay, the (now ex-)boyfriend of Eve who sat on the sofa and never spoke.

Mum Viv has her own tattoo studio while daughter Eve runs a New Age shop nearby, selling incense, oils and Pagan jewellery.

Rev. Kate and Graham

From 2014 to 2016, the couple spent evenings sitting on the sofa watching telly with their greyhound Buster. Rev. Kate and Graham have been together 22 years and have two children. They left the show after two years and since then, Kate has become quite the TV star.

She's a regular presenter on BBC One's Songs of Praise, and was a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef in 2017. She's also a radio host.

Linda & Pete McGarry, and George Gilbey

George was known for appearing on the show with his mum Linda and stepdad Pete.

He left the show in 2014 to appear on Celebrity Big Brother, before returning to the show two years later. However he later quit once again.

Linda and Pete returned to the show as a couple in 2016, however, in June 2021, it was revealed that Gogglebox star Pete McGarry had died aged 71 after a short illness.

Tragically, George also died in March 2024 at the age of 40 after a workplace accident.

The show's social media account shared a statement, saying: "George was part of the Gogglebox family for eight series alongside his mum Linda and step-dad Pete. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Linda, and George’s family and friends at this very sad time."

The super loud family-of -four from North London had their spot on Gogglebox taken away after Amy's stint on Celebs Go Dating, due to the producers "no celebs" rule.

Parents Nikki and Jonathon recently celebrated their 23rd wedding anniversary. Jonathon – a chauffer - also shed an incredible 3st 7lbs, and is almost unrecognisable from his Gogglebox days. Meanwhile son Josh is a budding politician.

Steph and Dom

The posh couple - who ran a luxury bed and breakfast - were the first breakout stars for the show. They went on to star in their own TV programmes, and announced that they were taking an indefinite break from the show in 2016. "You can have too much of a good thing," Steph said at the time.

Gogglebox airs on Fridays at 9pm on Channel 4.

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