Gogglebox viewers demand 'bring them back' after duo brutally axed from Channel 4 show

Gogglebox returned to screens on Friday night, introducing some wholesome new faces - but fans were quick to demand the return of a much-loved duo.

The beloved Channel 4 show sees the sofa critics share their thoughts on the latest TV. This week, the programme underwent a major shake-up, with five new families joining the regulars from their sofas – after just one pair were axed.

Among the newcomers are two Scottish duos: friends Jake, 27, and Calum, 31, from Glasgow, as well as sisters Rosie, 68, and Susie, 70, from Edinburgh. The show also welcomed its oldest-ever contributor – 87-year-old Sara from Yorkshire – who appears alongside her daughter-in-law Lara, 58.

The remaining new additions include the Gordons from Surrey, made up of parents Andre, 49, and Sarah, 47, along with their daughter Chee, 25; and married couple Andrew, 62, and Alfie, 32, from the Cotswolds.

The news comes after the departure of Roisin and Joe from the series, which had left many fans devastated.

As viewers tuned into last night’s episode, many were quick to point out that the familiar couple was missing.

The Scottish duo, who joined Gogglebox in 2022, were noticeably absent from the lineup - and it comes just days after they revealed they’d been dropped from the show by producers.

One person demanded, “where are the people’s princesses???? #Gogglebox.” A second viewer commented, “I liked these guys.”

A third person added, “Bring them back.” A fourth fan of the show wrote, "Contract wasn’t renewed despite them being bright, articulate, and funny." Announcing their exit from Gogglebox, Roisin and Joe said, “After three and a half years of sitting on the sofa Channel 4 have decided it's time for Joe and I to stretch out legs and have not asked us back for season 26.

“Therefore we are leaving the Gogglebox family. We couldn't be more grateful to Studio Lambert for the opportunity, the experience has actually been so mad and we will miss watching TV with you all on Friday nights!

“It’s been an honor to represent Scotland as some of the first Scottish people on the show and prove we don't actually need subtitles.”

In a statement, Channel 4 said, “We thank Joe and Roisin for their contributions to Gogglebox over the years, and wish them all the best for the future.”

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