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Kyle O'Sullivan

Gogglebox stars slammed for mocking Joe Wicks for 'capitalising on pandemic'

The Gogglebox stars have been slammed for mocking Joe Wicks for "capitalising on a pandemic".

Fitness expert Joe has become the nation's PE teacher during the coronavirus lockdown by posting daily exercise videos.

As well as keeping the UK fit, Joe has raised over £80,000 from his YouTube videos, donating all income made to the NHS.

But this isn't good enough for Gogglebox's Sophie and Pete, who blasted Joe for "cashing in big style".

As they watched his appearance on The Andrew Marr Show, the host asked about the journey that he had been on.

Sophie and Pete started mocking Joe (Channel 4)
Joe Wicks has donated £80,000 to the NHS (Channel 4)

Sophie snidely replied: "Just a webcam. YouTube channel."

Pete added: "And capitalising on a pandemic."

Later on, he said: "He is cashing in big style. If theres a whiff of a pound now he is there."

They were laughing at Joe (Channel 4)

They also started mocking Joe for saying he was "globally and internationally" famous.

Then they continued to humiliate him for saying he was doing exercises for "pensioners and the elderly".

Jenny and Lee were also seen laughing when Joe revealed he had injured his arm after falling off his bike.

Jenny and Lee were laughing (Channel 4)
Joe injured his arm (Channel 4)

Gogglebox viewers took to Twitter slam the stars of the show for mocking Joe Wicks.

One viewer said: "I love #Gogglebox and most of the families, but how fucking dare they knock Joe Wicks"

"Nah I’m not cool with peeps making fun of Joe Wicks. He’s a lovely bloke doing something great for the kids, so let’s drop the put downs," added another.

A third said: "Slagging Joe wicks off. Shame on you. What have you coach potatos done recently?"

*Gogglebox airs Fridays on Channel 4 at 9pm

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