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Who are new Gogglebox couple Roisin and Joe and what do they do away from the Channel 4 show?

Gogglebox has returned for the 19th series of the Channel 4 hit show with fan favourites back on our screens as well as two fresh faces who have joined the show.

A Scottish couple joined the Gogglebox cast for the first time in six years last Friday night.

Glasgow-based couple Roisin and Joe made their debut as they watched Love Is Blind, Starstruck, Bradley & Barnley Walsh: Breaking Dad, BBC News and more.

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Their appearance came after a number of Scots complained about the lack of Scottish representation on the programme.

Fan favourite, best friend duo Jenny and Lee, Pete and Leeds sister Ellie and Izzi also graced our screen as they gave their hilarious opinions on some of the biggest TV shows out there.

Gogglebox's Leeds sisters Ellie and Izzi (Instagram)

However the new couple caused quite a stir as viewers were left distracted by their strong Glasgow accents.

Fans went on to demand subtitles after “struggling” to understand the pair.

It’s not the first time viewers in the UK have been left scratching their heads at Scottish accents.

As the couple join the Gogglebox crew here is everything you need to know about Roisin and Joe so far.

Who are Roisin and Joe?

Gogglebox new Scottish couple Roisin and Joe (PA)

Joe and Roisin are a Scottish couple who have been together for four years and currently live together at Joe's family home in Glasgow, after moving in together at the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown.

Roisin is said to love shopping, getting glammed up and socialising with friends. Meanwhile, boyfriend Joe is interested in video games, likes making pizza and spending time with Roisin.

They are the first Scottish people to appear on Gogglebox since the Manuel family - who last featured on the show six years ago.

Announcing the news on Twitter, Gogglebox said: "Meet our new Scottish Goggleboxers Roisin and Joe.

"See you on the sofa for brand new Gogglebox TONIGHT, 9pm on Channel 4."

What are Roisin and Joe’s real jobs?

The Mirror reports that Roisin works full time at BBC Scotland as a Social Media Producer according to her LinkedIn profile.

She also hosts a weekly podcast called The Love/Hate Club with Cassi Gillespie. In it they chat "life, culture, friendships, dating and everything else in between, as they dissect bizarre obsessions and irrational hates".

Speaking about her own hates, she previously said she "hates people that leave the big light on. Just put a lamp on, create some ambiance".

Not much is known about Joe, but we are sure we will get to know him a little better during his time on Gogglebox.

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