All the stars in the Celebrity Gogglebox 2025 cast including TV legends

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Celebrity Gogglebox 2025’s lineup is a star-studded affair (Picture: Channel 4)

As Celebrity Gogglebox comes back to screens, new and returning famous faces are taking to the sofa to entertain the nation.

The star-studded Channel 4 reality show brings together celebrities from across UK culture to share their weirdest, wildest and wackiest takes on the hottest TV shows in the land.

It boasts an impressive alumni, including father-and-daughter duo Danny and Dani Dyer; married reality stars Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash; Spice Girls icon Mel B and her daughter Phoenix Chi – to name just a few.

The seventh series is welcoming a fresh new cohort of stars to gain their Gogglebox stripes, with everyone from comedy legends to pop icons.

As the full lineup is slowly revealed, there are even exciting rumours of exactly who will complete the cast, such as Alison Hammond and her son Aiden, who have already done a travel show together.

So, without further ado, here’s who to expect cropping up on your screen every Friday night from June 7.

Paddy McGuinness and Vernon Kay

Phoenix Nights star Paddy McGuinness and BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay are going to be bringing Bolton’s finest laughs to Celebrity Gogglebox this year.

The two will be sharing a sofa to give their commentary on the nation’s favourite TV shows – news was confirmed by Channel 4’s Gogglebox Instagram account when the full lineup was announced.

Alison Hammond and family

Good news for any fans of This Morning, The Great British Bake Off, or Alison’s own Big Weekend show, Alison Hammond is going to be on the couch with her lovely family.

Famous for her unique and infectious laughter, Channel 4 viewers will surely be giggling along as they watch Alison react loudly to the latest big moments in TV.

On Instagram, Channel 4’s Gogglebox account posted: ‘Say hello to @alisonhammond55, her sister, Saundra and her son, Aidan. Catch them tonight at 9pm, @channel4 📺👀’

James and Clair Buckley

Mandatory Credit: Photo by James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock (12943938a) Clair Meek and James Buckley Sky Up Next, Arrivals, London, UK - 17 May 2022
The married couple have built a business empire based around their relationship (Picture: James Veysey/REX/Shutterstock)

The Inbetweeners star James Buckley has delighted fans after confirming he and his wife Clair will appear on the show this year.

The 37-year-old actor, best known for portraying Jay Cartwright in the hit 00s sitcom, took to social media to share the exciting news.

‘Hi guys, how’s it going? We are joining the Gogglebox family. We’re going to be watching some great TV and some not so great TV. And you’ll be able to join us on Friday on Channel 4 at 9pm,’ he said.

James and Clair have already won fans over with their joint YouTube/podcast/book brand, At Home With The Buckleys, which tackles ‘the wild ride that is modern marriage, parenting and adulting’.

The parents of two children – Harrison and Jude – are candid about their ‘early lives, years of cult TV fame, having children and setting up their YouTube channel’, cultivating over 250k subscribers.

If that wasn’t enough, they also have another podcast, In Sickness and In Health, which focuses on discussing ‘relationship non-negotiables.’

As such, there is plenty of excitement to see this dynamic duo bring their witty rapport to the Gogglebox sofa.

‘Can’t wait to see you on it jay cartwright you legend,’ Chris_leeds_united_woodrow said.

‘Omg I’m buzzing!! Cannot wait!’ jessica_sellwood95 echoed.

‘These two are class. What an addition to Gogglebox this is gonna be,’ kellyann83 agreed.

Vicky Pattinson and Pete Wicks

Geordie Shore legend Vicky Pattinson and Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks will be offering their verdict from their sofa in the new series of Gogglebox specials.

Vicky and Pete have been friends for years, with the two often standing by each other during their personal lives and professional careers.

Both made their names through reality TV, with Pete coming through the ranks over on TOWIE, so audiences will be keen to get their backstage gossip on any reality shenanigans they might be watching.

The pair will be joined by adorable dogs Milo and Max.

Jess Glynne and Alex Scott

CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 23: Alex Scott and Jess Glynne attend the amfAR Cannes Gala 30th edition Presented by Chopard and Red Sea International Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc on May 23, 2024 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Alex Scott and Jess Glynne have been together since 2023 (Picture: Stephane Cardinale/Getty)

Next up, we have pop singer Jess Glynne, 35, and her partner Alex Scott, 40, who is a well-known former Lioness and sports commentator.

Taking to Instagram to share their involvement in the new series, the loved-up couple said: ‘We are both so excited to be joining the Gogglebox family.’

Alex then turned to the Hold My Hand hitmaker and asked, ‘Are you ready to watch some TV?’ to which Jess responded, ‘Yeah, are you?’ and Alex replied in the affirmative, encouraging viewers to join them on Friday.

The brand-new stars have been in a happy relationship since summer 2023 and have been seen together at plenty of red carpet events.

Jess spoke about the joy she has found in life to Metro last year: ‘I am happy, I feel like I’ve found a really good balance in my life. I’ve got support in my family, my business, my partner, everyone around me.’

Of course, they have sparked plenty of excitement among fans.

‘Aww looking forward to this weeks episode even more,’ user raerubyraek said.

‘No place I’d rather be,’ officialanmollakhani joked.

Martin and Roman Kemp

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (12614537ba) Martin Kemp and Roman Kemp 'ITV Palooza!', Royal Festival Hall, London, UK - 23 Nov 2021
Dad and son Martin and Roman Kemp will be giving their thoughts (Picture: David Fisher/Shutterstock)

Former Spandau Ballet bassist Martin Kemp and his radio host son Roman will be giving viewers their thoughts on the TV zeitgeist of 2025 thus far.

It’s not the first time the duo will have appeared on Celebrity Gogglebox, with the Kemps already familiar faces to those who’ve watched it before.

The pair have been on the show for six years now, with their first appearance coming in the celeb version’s inaugural year back in June 2019.

Rylan Clark and Linda

After a standout year of cameos from Big Boys to Doctor Who, Rylan is charming the nation for another year as he returns to the sofa with mum Linda.

First joining the show in 2019, the mother-and-son duo have been staples of the Channel 4 reality show.

In a recent Instagram post, they confirmed this dynamic duo would be shaking things up again with Rylan joking: ‘Cor, someone’s had her makeup done, look!’

Fans celebrated their return, calling them ‘the best’.

Denise Van Outen and Johnny Vaughan

The 90s nostalgia will be off the charts when former Big Breakfast co-hosts Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen reunite on the Gogglebox sofa.

Denise and Johnny hosted the Channel 4 breakfast show from 1997 until 2001, following a huge shake-up of the lineup after its first group of presenters were replaced.

The two have reunited on a few occasions since, but this will be the first time Channel 4 audiences have seen them together on the broadcaster in 24 years.

In a fun statement, Johnny told viewers: ‘There’s a box and we’re goggling it, join us.’

Shaun Ryder and Bez

The Happy Monday rockers are back at it for another series, as they announced on social media.

‘We’re back on Gogglebox with crisps, chocolate, jelly babies, popcorn, and we’re gonna watch tele and what?’, Bez asked Shaun.

‘Talk a right load of b****,’ Shaun gleefully responded.

The pair have made quite the splash on the show, with such vibrant chemistry that fans have been calling for them to get their own show all together.

In 1993, the pair formed Black Grape together and have remained close friends since then.

George and Larry Lamb

Do you think Channel 4 are likely to show Larry Lamb the full Gavin & Stacey Christmas finale from 2024? Or was that too long ago? We can live in hope.

The Edmonton actor and his presenter son George will be giving us their views on the latest from the world of TV when Celebrity Gogglebox returns on Friday, June 7.

In a short statement announcing the news, Channel 4 said ‘the Lambs are in the house’, with the dad-and-son pair sharing a video saying how happy they were to be joining this series and inviting viewers to ‘join in’.

Ellie Simmonds and Richie Anderson

British swimmer Ellie Simmonds and close friend, radio personality Richie Anderson – who were co-stars on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 – are returning for another series of Gogglebox.

‘When I got the call, I did wonder whether I should do it. Then I thought I’d do a leap of faith. You don’t know until you try,’ Ellie said about her decision to join at the time.

The retired Paralympian, who recently featured in a new documentary, Ellie Simmonds: Should I Have Children, called their return to the show ‘so exciting’.

Jennifer Saunders and Beattie Edmondson

Comedy mother-and-daughter duo Jennifer Saunders and Beattie Edmondson will be joining famous faces on the brand new series of Celebrity Gogglebox.

The 80s and 90s comedy legend, 66, will be sitting alongside her daughter, 37, to give us their thoughts on the best TV of 2025 thus far.

In a video statement, Jennifer said, ‘Hello, it’s Celebrity Gogglebox and we’re back,’ before Beattie joked that they’d be ‘watching TV [while] on TV’.

Nick Grimshaw and Liv

The famed Radio 1 broadcaster Nick Grimshaw – who first appeared on the show in 2019 – is returning for another series of Gogglebox shenanigans with his niece, Liv.

In a chat with The Times last year, the regular joked: ‘I love watching telly in the evening, but watching myself watching telly on Gogglebox is a step too far.

‘When I do, I spend the next few hours thinking, “Wow, I really shouldn’t be on the TV,” which I think is a healthy reaction.’

This year has seen another big career milestone for the DJ and presenter who has recently joined the 6 Music Breakfast Show.

Babatunde Aleshe and Mo Gilligan

Comic duo – Babatunde Aleshe and Mo Gilligan – are back, back again.

As Mo said: ‘We’re back, we hope you’re back too. Come on! No scary movies, though, please.’

Babatunde was in full agreement, although they both seemed to quickly accept their fate, that there was likely a scary movie in their future.

The longtime friends and collaborators decided to join Celebrity Gogglebox when their work dried up over the pandemic.

The I’m A Celebrity star recounted: ‘Then the pandemic hit, and the tour got postponed. I was like, OK, right, back to square one.

‘But then [Mo] said, “Look, we’re still guaranteed to do the tour, but in the meanwhile, do you want to join me on Celebrity Gogglebox?” And I said, “Hell, yeah!” And so it all fell into place. I started doing that, and then my manager at TfL informed me that they had to let me go.’

Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely 

Last but certainly not least, Diversity duo Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely are back.

The Britain’s Got Talent winners and self-proclaimed ‘besties’ are sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in the new series, as they told fans.

They first appeared on the show with brother Ashley Banjo in September 2021 and have been regulars since then.

‘Perri kills me. I will be watching this,’ Simsimma1992 declared in the Instagram comments.

‘Yay!! Excited to see you,’ Aberdeenlass echoed.

Celebrity Gogglebox airs Fridays at 9pm on Channel 4.

This article was first published on June 3.

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