All of the new Gogglebox stars - from Baddiel and Skinner to This Morning and The Office stars
Celebrity Gogglebox is back with another Stand Up To Cancer special, meaning new famous faces will be joining the hit Channel 4 show. The charity initiative, in collaboration with Cancer Research UK, sees several celebrities come together for one-off episodes to raise funds and awareness.
On Friday's (25 October) episode of Celebrity Gogglebox, a host of new TV favourites will give their verdict on the week's hit TV shows from the comfort of their own sofas. Alongside featuring celebs, the programme also features clips from cancer survivors and accounts from families who have lost loved ones to cancer.
From Jordan Pickford to Miriam Margolyes, here's all the new famous faces joining this year's Celebrity Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer...
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Josh Widdicombe and Stephen Merchant
Comedians Josh and Stephen have teamed up for this year's Celebrity Gogglebox special and will no doubt bring some laughter to the show.
Stephen, discussing his new role, stated: "I don't usually allow talking when the TV is on, because I know how much hard work goes into making shows, so I try to give them my full attention. But I'm happy to break my own rule for Stand Up to Cancer and join the Gogglebox special this year with my pal Josh Widdicombe."
Josh said: “Stand Up To Cancer is an incredible cause so I am honoured to be involved. I love Stephen and particularly like working with him when we are sitting down so I don’t look like a hobbit next to him.”
David Baddiel and Frank Skinner
Close pals David Baddiel and Frank Skinner will be making their Gogglebox debut on this year's celebrity special. The duo are known for their enduring partnership from the hit football anthem Three Lions to a celebrity edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and will no doubt be fan favourites on the Channel 4 show.
Frank shared: "I've been watching TV with David Baddiel for about 30 years. We used to laugh uncontrollably at infomercials and then Dave would actually buy the product. The only TV I refused to watch with him was stuff featuring me. He never laughed enough."
David added: "I'm a big fan of Gogglebox, Stand Up To Cancer, and Frank Skinner, so this wasn't a difficult yes."
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Saskia Reeves
Slow Horses favourites Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Saskia Reeves have traded the MI5 drama for a spot on Gogglebox. The pair are known for portraying Taverner and Standish in the hit drama.
Fans will also recognise Kristin from her appearances in Four Weddings and a Funeral and The English Patient, while Saskia is known for appearing in Our Kind of Traitor and Luther.
Miriam Margolyes and Lesley Joseph
Harry Potter icon Miriam Margolyes and Birds of a Feather actress Lesley Joseph are set to grace the Gogglebox sofa for the first time. Known for their ability to have audiences in stitches of laughter, Miriam and Lesley will certainly be a hit with Channel 4 viewers.
Miriam said: "When they asked me to do Gogglebox for Stand Up to Cancer, I thought, 'Well if I can watch television and raise money for a wonderful cause, count me in! What could be better than that and doing it with my brilliant old friend of nearly 40 years, Lesley Joseph? She's wise and funny and knows everyone; a perfect partner in crime. Also, Stand Up to Cancer does vital work, and if we two old birds can help towards that - just show me the sofa, I'm all for it."
Lesley also said: "What a joy it is to be doing Gogglebox for Stand Up to Cancer this year, as it's such a vital cause and tangibly changes lives. And what fun it'll be to sit and watch some TV with Miriam Margolyes."
Jordan Pickford and Tony Bellew
Also joining the Celebrity Gogglebox team for the first time is England goalkeeper Jordan Bickford and boxer Tony Bellew. The two sportsmen will be joining forces for the first time and we're sure they'll be TV gold.
“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. Everyone has been affected by cancer, so we wanted to do our bit to support this campaign which speeds up lifesaving cancer research," Everton ace Jordan said.
Meanwhile, I'm A Celebrity favourite Tony said: "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.”
Celebrity Gogglebox for Stand up to Cancer airs tonight at 9pm on Channel 4.
