A new set of famous faces have been lined up for the next series of Celebrity Gogglebox UK when it returns on June 5.
Football boss Harry Redknapp and his beloved wife Sandra – both 73 – will be critiquing the latest TV, as well as Love Island presenters Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling.
Joining them from their individual homes will also be boxer Nicola Adams and her partner Ella Baig, as well as returning couch potatoes such as Denise van Outen and her partner Eddie Boxshall and Rylan Clark-Neal and his mother Linda.
Joining the lineup: A new set of famous faces have been lined up for the next series of Celebrity Gogglebox UK, including football boss Harry Redknapp and his beloved wife Sandra
Also said to be returning are Nicole Appleton and Melanie Blatt of All Saints.
It has been claimed that both Nicole and Melanie ‘jumped at the chance’ to return to Celebrity Gogglebox.
A source told The Sun: ‘Nicole and Melanie were hilarious when they gave the show a whirl and bosses were desperate to get them back.
‘The success of Celebrity Gogglebox depends on the chemistry between the stars and how much they enjoy being a part of the show — and Nicole and Melanie just ticked all the boxes.
On the couch: Also critiquing the latest TV will be Love Island presenters Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling
A few questions that I need to know…: Nicole Appleton and Melanie Blatt have reportedly signed up for another series of Celebrity Gogglebox
‘Both of them jumped at the chance to return to the show.’
Further new additions include Zoe Ball and her son Woody.
With the UK in lockdown, its thought the stars will occassionally be watching repeated shows, with Denise commenting: ‘It would be nice to see some of the iconic soap episodes. Scott and Charlene’s wedding from Neighbours especially.’
New additions: It comes amid claims Zoe Ball and her son Woody have also joined the show
Fan favourites: While Rylan Clark-Neal will be returning to the sofa with his mother Linda
This follows the lacklustre reaction the American version of Celebrity Gogglebox received when it aired on E4 in the UK two weeks ago.
The show managed to wheel out some big household names, such as the Osbourne family, Tyra Banks, Rob Lowe and Meghan Trainor, but the rest of the line-up left viewers wondering who they were, branding their sofa-bound banter ‘painful to watch’.
While Sharon, Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne watched scenes from Indiana Jones, RuPaul’s Drag Race and Dr Pimple Popper from the comfort of their Beverly Hills cinema room, Tyra, Rob and Meghan lounged about with family members who lacked any interesting TV critiquing skills.
Not as good: E4 debuted its American version of Celebrity Gogglebox recently – but viewers were mostly left unmoved by it
The rest of the line-up included names not well known in the UK, such as Joe Buck, JoJo Siwa, Steve Wozniak, Curtis Stone, and Robert and Kym Herjavec.
Tweets soon materialised slamming the hour-long episode, which is the first in a new series and narrated by Craig Cash of regular Gogglebox UK.
‘The USA version of gogglebox is so [bad], these celebs have 0 personality!’ one person tweeted, as another remarked: ‘An hour of my life i’ll never get back spent watching american celebrity gogglebox 0/10 would not recommend!’
Someone else posted: ‘Celebrity Gogglebox USA is cringe city!’
Lap of luxury: The show managed to wheel out some big household names, such as the Osbourne family
Zzzzzzzz: Ozzy Osbourne fell asleep at one point during the show
Bad: Tweets soon materialised slamming the hour-long episode
A fourth wrote: ‘American gogglebox is just s**t. Not funny at all, shouldn’t be a thing!’
‘Ozzy aside, not one of these American Gogglebox celebs has the wit, warmth or intelligence of literally any of the British non celebs. Plus double the ads. It’s a no from me,’ came a fifth.
Someone else posted: ‘#CelebrityGoggleboxUSA was really looking forward to watching this but think it’s rubbish. Thumbs down not a patch on our UK original!’
Who’s who or who’s that? The rest of the line-up included names not well known in the UK
Dull: The celebs lounged about with family members who lacked any interesting TV critiquing skills
New series: The episode was the first in a new series and narrated by Craig Cash of regular Gogglebox UK
Another penned: ‘Woooow the American version of Gogglebox is so….bad.’
Followed by: ‘Celebrity Gogglebox USA is absolutely horrendous (ours is far better) apart from the Osbournes, I’ve missed Ozzy from my screen so much, bless that man!’
Someone else agreed: ‘Watching celebrity gogglebox USA and Americans just don’t do it like Brits do, fact.’
Across the pond: Celebrity Gogglebox featured the likes of actor Robe Lowe [L] and pop singer Meghan Trainor [R]
Commentary: Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck appeared with his wife
Celebs on the sofa: Also on the show was [L-R] Jojo Siwa and Raven-Symoné
Rounded off with: ‘Celebrity Gogglebox USA is painful to watch. Why is this so bad?’
The regular UK show sees the sharpest armchair critics share their thoughts on the best of recent TV – and has born stars such as Scarlett Moffatt, Giles and Mary and the Tapper family.
When Celebrity Gogglebox USA was announced earlier this month, Karl Warner, Controller of E4, said: ‘Gogglebox is the constant comfort everyone’s loving at the moment and I’m thrilled we’re able to offer America’s take on it with some of its biggest stars exclusively on E4 and All 4.’
In addition: [L-R] Rapper Master P and celebrity chef Curtis Stone appeared in their homes