Gogglebox has become a Friday night TV classic, as the cast members we’ve come to know and love meet on their sofas to critique the week’s television.
But, now that the current series has concluded, it’s time for the celebrity edition of the programme to return to our screens, with even more famous faces welcoming us into their homes to give us their thoughts on what they’ve been viewing.
The spin-off has been a great smash since it first aired in 2019, so it’s no surprise that it’ll be back for a fifth season.
But when does it begin, and who will participate this year? Here’s what you should know…
When does Celebrity Gogglebox start?
Celebrity Gogglebox will return to television screens on Friday, June 16 at 10 p.m.
According to reports, the series opening will start later than normal due to live coverage of England’s Euro 2024 qualifier vs Malta, but will resume at 9 p.m. the following week.
If you miss it, you may watch it later on All4.
The series will air for eight weeks this summer.
Who is in the cast for Celebrity Gogglebox 2023?
The fifth edition of Celebrity Gogglebox will feature some new faces, including comic Katherine Ryan and her husband Bobby Koostra.
“It’s usually just the dogs who get to see us watch TV, so we’re excited to welcome viewers into our home as we decompress in our favourite spot – the sofa,” Katherine told The Sun.
‘We’ve been huge Gogglebox fans for years and we are thrilled to be taking part.
Jane McDonald, who just hosted this year’s British Soap Awards, is another newbie to the series.
‘I’m going to be starring on Celebrity Gogglebox with my best friend Sue – it’s going to be an amazing joy!’ said the musician and former Loose Women panellist on social media.
‘We’ve shared some unforgettable moments over the years but I am really looking forward to spending time together on this wonderful show.’
Springwatch host Chris Packham will also be joining the line-up, alongside his step-daughter, presenter and conservationist Megan McCubbin.
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Gogglebox is a true indicator of what the country is talking about. I’m excited for Megan and myself to offer our two cents to the discourse!’ Packham has stated of his appearance on the show.
Davina McCall will also be in attendance, along with her boyfriend, renowned hairdresser Michael Douglas.
Meanwhile, Lionheart singer Tom Grennan will be on the couch with his father for the show.
He said: ‘So excited for Gogglebox, especially filming with my dad. I’ve said to him be ready to become a national treasure.
‘We’ve always been fans of the show and are both buzzing to be part of it.’
Returning cast members include Gyles Brandreth and Joanna Lumley, Happy Mondays combo Shaun Ryder and Bez, and presenter Zoe Ball, who will be joined on the sofa by her father Johnny Ball and son Woody Cook.
Denise Van Outen and Duncan James, Munroe Bergdorf and Leomie Anderson, Stephen Mangan and his sister Anita, Big Zuu, Hyder and Tubsey, Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe, Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv, Judi Love and Charlene White, Mel C and her brother Paul, and The Chase’s Paul Sinha and his husband Olly are all said to be in the series.
The whole lineup, however, has yet to be announced.
Celebrity Gogglebox begins on Channel 4 on Friday June 16 at10pm.
