Gogglebox celebrates 10th anniversary: Where are original cast members now?

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8 Mar 2023, 11:41

Can you believe Gogglebox has been on the tele for ten years? The much-loved show first landed on our screens a decade ago and the Channel 4 sofa surfing-inspired programme is still going strong thanks to its candid critics.

Celebrities have even jumped on board the TV-watching train including Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, Noel Gallagher, Mel B and Gordon Ramsay taking part in Celebrity Gogglebox for charity.

But where are original cast members now?

Stephanie and Dominic Parker

Married couple Steph and Dom won the hearts of the nation for four years with a glass of bubbly to hand but made their exit in 2017.

They went on to star in Steph and Dom’s One Star to Five Star, Hunted, The Jump and Celebrity Masterchef in 2019.

Sandi Bogle and Sandra Martin

Best friends from Brixton, Sandi and Sandra, were often seen devouring takeaways while rating the TV shows. Sandi quit the show in 2016 and Sandra went on to star alongside her daughter Chanchez.

Sandi has gone on to appear in Celebs On The Farm, Celebrity 100% Hotter, Celebrity Fat Fighters and Celebrity Big Brother in 2017 where she was sixth to be voted off.

Sandra and Chanchez quit Gogglebox the year later.

Tapper family

The Tapper family included Nikki, dad Jonathan, Josh and Amy. Josh made his exit and jump into politics after getting a place on the Government Communications Apprenticeship scheme, while Amy left in 2018 to star on Celebs Go Dating.

Amy previously told Metro.co.uk about her fitness journey: "I think it was just the right time, the right age, my mind was exactly where it needed to be. I was really on it, and still am."

Michael family

Brighton-based dad Andrew, mum Carolyne and siblings Louis and Alex were popular on the show, but were moved off the sofa after Andrew stood for UKIP in Hastings & Rye in May 2014.

A Channel 4 spokesperson explained: "Sadly any Gogglebox cast member who becomes a candidate for a political party will have to step down from their involvement in Gogglebox."

After losing the election, the family made their comeback a year later, but sadly, Andrew died in 2021 after a short illness.

Gogglebox shared: "We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Gogglebox star Andy Michael at the age of 61 following a short illness.

"Andy passed away last weekend with his family by his side. Retired hotelier Andy, who brought much wit and insight to Gogglebox, was one of the show’s original cast members, appearing in the very first episode in 2013.

"Beloved father to Katy, Alex, Pascal and Louis, and cherished husband of Carolyne, Andy was a much-loved and respected member of the Gogglebox family, and he will be very sadly missed.

"Our love and thoughts are with Carolyne and the entire family. The family have asked for privacy at this very sad time."

Leon and June Bernicoff

The king and queen of the sofa. Popular couple Leon and June Bernicoff charmed the nation and we all fell in love. After being together for 60 years, Leon sadly died aged 83 in December 2017.

June left Gogglebox after her beloved husband's death and told This Morning in September 2018: "At first it was just the sadness because you just remembering the last few days he was really ill, whereas going back to when we met and all the fun we had. There was lots of fun to be had.

"We always had a lot of fun. Growing in our jobs, having our families. Quite honestly, I can’t remember life without him."

The TV star penned an emotional book called Leon and June: Our Story, but sadly died in May 2020, aged 81, following a short illness.

Siddiqui family

The Derby-based Siddiquis are the show's longest-serving cast members and are still remote control-cruising ten years on.

Made up of retired engineer dad Sid, secondary school IT teacher Baasit and biomedical scientist in microbiology Umar. Their third sibling Raza also makes occasional cameos.

Stephen Webb and Christopher Ashby-Steed

Former couple Chris Ashby-Steed and Stephen Webb delighted fans while on the show. Unfortunately, they split but remained friends and carried on filming until 2018 when Chris made his exit.

After Chris left, Stephen starred alongside his mum Pat, then husband Daniel.

It's thought both original stars were set to appear with their new partners, but were then told it 'wasn't going to work out'.

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Gogglebox is available to stream on All4.