As well as being sofa critics, some Gogglebox stars have maintained careers away from Channel 4.
Gogglebox quickly became a fan favourite show after premiering on Channel 4 in 2013. For more than a decade, it has welcomed a revolving door of family and friends who become self-proclaimed sofa experts, sharing opinions, hilarious moments, and unforgettable commentary on some of the most mundane TV shows. While many have shot to stardom through Gogglebox and have embraced the fame it brings, others have continued to cover the show part-time and maintained a full-time career.
Here are the Gogglebox stars and their real-life jobs away from the show.
Ellie and Izzi Warner
These sisters from Leeds joined the show in 2015, and 11 years on, Ellie and Izzie are one of the most popular duos, cracking us up with their hilarious banter and love of food.
Izzi is mum to her son Bobby and daughter Bessie Rose. She is also a qualified mortgage advisor and runs her own business, Izzi Warner Mortgages. While her elder sister, Ellie, is a hairdresser in Leeds.
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Amira and Amani
Amira and Amani are sisters who live in North London and are occasionally joined by a family friend, Iqra. Amira first joined the show in season 10 with her friend Iqra, but her sister Amani was later added in.
While their jobs are unknown, in 2019, Amira completed her degree and posted a picture of her graduation on Instagram, saying that she had made “life long friends” who she cherishes “deeply and massively respects”
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The Siddiquis
This family have been on Gogglebox since its inception, with Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid becoming much-loved by viewers.
The family hails from Derby, and other members, such as sibling Raza and mum, often make an appearance as well.
Retired Sid qualified as a Power Engineer from the University of Derby and previously worked for the NHS for 37 years.
Umar has worked in the NHS as a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology at the Royal Derby Hospital for close to 17 years, while Baasit has been a teacher in a secondary school since 2007.
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Dave and Shirley
This beloved couple are much-loved members of Gogglebox for their funny one-liners and their loving bickering.
David and Shirley have been married for 40 years and have two children together. They joined the show in 2015, filming from the comfort of their home in Wales.
Outside of their front room, Dave is a cleaner in a factory, and Shirley, 66, works in retail.
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