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Gogglebox stars’ well-known pals and kin
A number of Gogglebox stars have change into family names because of the Channel 4 present – however it seems a few of them already had hyperlinks to the showbiz world…
The beloved programme has been a staple on screens since 2013 – and has launched us to a number of iconic stars, together with siblings Pete and Sophie Sandiford, and married couple Giles and Mary.
Nevertheless, for among the forged they’ve some somewhat well-known connections… Right here, ED is having a look on the Gogglebox stars’ well-known kin and pals.
Gogglebox star is Naomi Campbell’s cousin
Sandi Bogle and Sandra Martin appeared on Gogglebox between 2013 and 2016 – and shortly grew to become agency favourites.
After leaving the present, Sandi appeared on Celeb Massive Brother in 2017.
Throughout her stint on the programme, she revealed she had a mega-famous cousin within the type of supermodel Naomi Campbell.
“Naomi is my cousin, her mom is expounded to my mom, so yeah, household,” she mentioned.
Sandi additionally opened up about her relationship with Naomi in 2023 and informed The Sun: “I’m Naomi’s first cousin and sure we do discuss to her and see one another.”
Sandi continued: “We do get collectively and have since we had been children. If there’s a celebration or one thing like a marriage we’ll get telephone calls and we’ll go.
“On the finish of the day it’s a household factor isn’t it. I’ve met her daughter, sure. On the finish of the day she’s Naomi and I’m Sandi and it’s a household factor.”
Pete and Sophie are associated to the Chuckle Brothers
Siblings Pete and Sophie Sandiford – who joined the present in 2017 – are well-known for his or her witty remarks.
And it’s no shock, because it seems they’re associated to TV legends The Chuckle Brothers; Paul and the late Barry Chuckle.
In 2019, Paul shared a snap on X of him posing subsequent to Sophie and Pete. He captioned the image: “Today 2018 with my nice niece and nephew @PeteandSophie.”
Pete additionally shared an outdated household snap in 2018 of himself and Sophie with Paul and Barry; two weeks after Barry’s demise.
He wrote: “We’re fortunate sufficient to name him Uncle Barry.”
Giles and Mary ‘pals’ with Boris Johnson
Married couple Giles and Mary are agency favourites on the Channel 4 present after making their debut in 2015.
It has beforehand been reported that the pair, from Wiltshire, have pals in some somewhat excessive locations: former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his sister Rachel.
As The Telegraph claims, they’ve even allegedly been on vacation with them in Scotland. Nevertheless, Giles and Mary have by no means addressed the experiences.
Gogglebox stars’ shut bond with Nigel Farage
Steph and Dom Parker had been one of many OGs of Gogglebox – making their debut in 2013. The pair grew to become a success with followers earlier than leaving three years later in 2016.
And it seems they beforehand fashioned a detailed bond with I’m A Celeb star Nigel Farage.
In 2015, they met up for a one-off present at Steph and Dom’s resort in South Thanet.
The politician was warned about Steph and Dom’s fame for boozing earlier than assembly up and replied: “Don’t take me on.”
Throughout their get-together, issues didn’t go easily as Nigel ended up spilling champagne on his trousers after which needed to put on a pair of Dom’s ripped denims.
Gogglebox airs each Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.
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