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Gogglebox cast for new series and how much they get paid as show returns to Channel 4

Gogglebox is back for a new series on Friday night with fans delighted to have the cast back on the telly.

It has been a few months since we have seen the show's stars giving their sometimes brutal opinions on all manner of shows from Netflix documentaries to Strictly Come Dancing and gruesome TV dramas.

But Gogglebox returns this weekend and, while Tom Malone Jr has quit, with the long-serving couch critic announcing his departure on Instagram there are still plenty of well known faces back to entertain us all including Giles and Mary, The Warner sisters, Pete and Sophie and The Siddiquis.

The cast were last on screen at the start of January in a post-Christmas special, which saw them reacting to everything from Home Alone to The Chase and The Sound of Music to KFC gravy!

How much Gogglebox cast get paid

As well as getting free takeaways to tuck into while they are watching all the different TV shows, Gogglebox stars can expect to be paid £1,500 a month.

Gogglebox cast

Nothing has been confirmed by Channel 4, but all of the below are expected to appear and there could be some new additions.

Jenny and Lee

Jenny and Lee on Gogglebox (Channel 4)

Yes, the best mates who spent lockdown together last year are back for more after establishing themselves as firm favourites and Jenny has moved with Lee again for the new series.

The Malones

Gogglebox stars react as cast member quits ahead of new series (Channel 4)

Long standing cast members having first appeared in series 4 and while Tom Jr is missing this time round, dad Tom Snr, mum Julie and son Shaun are on the cast list for the new series.

The Michaels

Dad Andrew and mum Carolyne are back again and will be joined by children Alex and Louis.

Abbie and Georgia

The Durham lasses have proved popular with viewers and you'll be able to see them again in the new series.

Dave and Shirley

The Welsh couple, who have been married for 40 years, first appeared back in 2015.

Giles and Mary

Giles and Mary on Gogglebox (Channel 4)

Veritable veterans of the show, having made their debut in series 5, Giles and Mary will be back to entertain again.

Mary found herself in hot water last year, after her impression of Kim Jong-Un's sister was dubbed racist by some viewers, while Giles sparked Ofcom complaints after likening Strictly's Bill Bailey to a sex tourist.

The Siddiquis

Gogglebox just wouldn't be the same without Derby family The Siddiquis.

Brothers Baasit, Umar and dad Sid are three of the show's most recogniseable faces and are joined on occasion by with some Raza as well as their mother and the daughters.

They found themselves in hot water with Danniella Westbrook last year after a comment about her. "Would you rather have just one giant nostril," asked Baasit, "or would you like to have just one giant eye?"

The Siddiquis (Channel 4)

While the "one giant eye" was referring to a Cyclops, the "one giant nostril" comment addressed Danniella's previous cocaine addiction, which left her septum severely damaged.

Former EastEnders star Danniella tweeted: "The show has always been a favourite of myself & my family, was a real shame that we had to witness such cruel comments on world kindness day."

Replying to her Twitter followers, she then added: "I wouldn’t wish the feeling it gives you on my worst enemy. Imagine your sitting with your family and that comes on."

Ellie and Izzi

Ellie and Izzi on Gogglebox (Channel 4)

Series 6 was when the Yorkshire sisters first came onto our screens and they have been pretty much a permanent fixture ever since.

Last week it was revealed that the sisters have the potential to be Gogglebox's highest earners on Instagram.

Pete and Sophie

Pete and Sophie on Gogglebox (Channel 4)

Siblings Pete and Sophie are back on Gogglebox, who previously revealed they were related to The Chuckle Brothers, having proved to be one of the most talked about pairs in recent years,

Amira and Iqra

The BFFs from London made their appearance in series 10 alongside mate Amani.

Daniel and Stephen

Stephen and Daniel on Gogglebox (Channel 4)

Well established Gogglebox star and hairdresser Stephen shot to fame sitting next to ex Chris on the couch, before Chris walked away from the show after five years.

The Plummers

Bristol brothers Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan have got back on the sofa again having made their debut back in series 7.

Linda and Pete

Linda and Pete on Gogglebox (Channel 4)

First back on screen in the early days of Gogglebox alongside son George, the couple have been back on their sofa to give their opinions in recent series.

Mary and Marina

The friends will be coming to you direct from their Bristol retirement after making their debut four years ago.

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