Celebrity Gogglebox reveals England footballer and I’m A Celeb star as final names for new series
CELEBRITY Gogglebox has revealed the final names for the new charity special.
The National Television Award-winning Channel 4 show has brought on two new celebs to join the star-studded lineup.
Previous stars to sign on for the new episodes of Gogglebox include, Miriam Margolyes, Lesley Joseph, David Baddiel and Frank Skinner.
England footballer Jordan Pickford and I’m A Celebrity star Tony Bellew have been revealed to be joining the show for Stand Up To Cancer.
The pair will sit together on the Celebrity Gogglebox sofa as they watch some of the nation’s favorite shows.
Footballer Jordan gushed about the show and his friend as he exclaimed: “I’m buzzing to join my mate Tony on our Gogglebox sofa for Stand Up to Cancer.
“It’s not often you get to watch and chat about TV, while also making a difference.”
He added: “Everyone has been affected by cancer, so we wanted to do our bit to support this campaign which speeds up lifesaving cancer research.”
Meanwhile, Tony admitted: “Jordan better not be thinking of starting any fights over the remote – I think we both know who would win that one!
“It’s going to be an amazing evening – what a great chance to kick back with one of my mates and enjoy some of the weeks’ best TV, all whilst helping raise money for a good cause.”
Over the past decade, the charity has raised over £113 million for lifesaving cancer research.
It has gone on to fund 73 clinical trials and other research projects which involved more than 13,000 patients and has led to breakthroughs in treatment.
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas will also be part of the watch-along as she will film her segments with Slow Horses star Saskia Reeves.
She explained: “As a long standing Gogglebox watcher I am beyond happy to find myself joining the Gogglebox family, sitting on a sofa watching telly along with my lovely friend Saskia Reeves.
“And watching telly while raising awareness for Stand Up to Cancer is a win-win, as it feels important for me to contribute to this vital cause; cancer affects far too many of us.”
She added: “I hope the British public will join us on their sofas this Friday night for what promises to be an evening of gasps, laughs – and tears.”
Celebrity Gogglebox 2024: The lineup
These are the celebrity pairings that are taking part in the special for Stand Up To Cancer.
- Josh Widdicombe and Stephen Merchant
- David Baddiel and Frank Skinner
- Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Saskia Reeves
- Miriam Margolyes and Lesley Joseph
- Jordan Pickford and Tony Bellew
Celebrity Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer is available to watch and stream on Channel 4 at 9pm tonight, Friday 25 October.