All the new stars confirmed for Celebrity Gogglebox line-up including pop legend
There are several iconic faces joining the sofa this year.
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 season is welcoming a fresh new cohort of stars to gain their Gogglebox stripes with everyone from comedy legends to pop icons.
As the full line-up 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.
James and Clair Buckley The married couple have built a business empire based around their relationship (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/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.
Jess Glynne and Alex Scott Pop star Jess Glynne and sports icon Alex Scott have joined the Channel 4 show (Picture: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)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 season, 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.
Rylan Clark and Linda Rylan and mum Linda are back for more TV watching hijinks (Picture: Channel 4)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’.
Shaun Ryder and BezThe Happy Monday rockers are back at it for another season 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 spalsh on the show, with such vibrant chemistry that fans have veen called for them to get their own show all together.
In 1993, the pair formed Black Grape together and remained close friends since then
Ellie Simmonds and Richie AndersonBritish swimmer Ellie Simmonds and close friend, radio personality Richie Anderson – who were co-stars on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 – are returning for another season 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 as ‘so exciting’.
Nick Grimshaw and Liv Nick and Liv are also part of the returning gang (Picture: Channel 4)The famed Radio 1 broadcaster Nick Grimshaw – who first appeared on the show in 2019 – is returning for another season 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 GilliganComic 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 The pair first appeared on Gogglebox in 2021 with Ashley (Picture: Channel 4)Last but certainly not least, Diversity duo Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely are back.
The Britian’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 Banko 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 season seven airs this Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.
This article was first published on June 3, 2025.
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