Gogglebox 2023 has become a Friday night favorite amongst fans, winning endless awards as the nation's best armchair critics hilariously judge and comment on the week's TV.
The Gogglebox families took a seat on their sofas once again for the latest series to share their passionate and sometimes emotional critiques of the biggest TV programmes from their living rooms.
While the majority of the cast returned for 2023, we also said a sad goodbye to some of the much-loved stars of the hit show.
Here's everything you need to know about Gogglebox 2023...
Gogglebox 2023 release date
Gogglebox 2023 started on Friday, September 8 at 9 pm on Channel 4. Episodes aired weekly, with the last episode airing on Monday, January 1, 2024 at 9pm.
All episodes are available to watch now on Channel 4 streaming.
What shows have they watched on Gogglebox 2023 so far?
Episode 1
The first episode saw Britain's sharpest armchair critics talk about Gordon, Gino & Fred: Viva España, EastEnders, Top Guns: Inside the RAF, Beat the Chasers and The Yorkshire Vet.
Episode 2
The armchair critics shared their opinions on programmes including My Mum, Your Dad, Welcome to Wrexham, Love & Death, Marcus Wareing's Tales from a Kitchen Garden, Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, Puzzling with Lucy Worsley and This Morning.
Episode 3
Britain's top telly critics watched Celebrity Race Across the World, Married at First Sight UK, My Mum, Your Dad, Alan Carr's Picture Slam and Chris Packham: Is it Time to Break the Law?
Episode 4
In this episode of Gogglebox they watched The Great British Bake Off, Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, Sex Education, Blankety Blank and Love & Death.
Episode 5
The Goggleboxers watched Michael McIntyre's The Wheel, Love Is Blind, Strictly Come Dancing, Boiling Point, HELP! My House Is Haunted, All Creatures Great and Small, and Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
Episode 6
In this episode, the Gogglebox family shared their thoughts on Big Brother: The Launch, Don't Look Down for SU2C, Antiques Roadshow, Coronation Street, Big Little Journeys and Beat the Chasers Celebrity Special.
Episode 7
Some of the shows that were discussed in this episode were Welcome to Wrexham, The Good Ship Murder, Married at First Sight UK, Coronation Street and Nadiya's Simple Spices.
Episode 8
On the TV this time was Planet Earth III, Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, Surviving Paradise, Uncanny, Celebrity Race Across the World, Crack Addicts and BBC News (Sir Bobby Charlton).
Episode 9
Episode 9 was Celebrity Gogglebox for SU2C where Bob Mortimer, Richard Ayoade, Jennifer Saunders, Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters joined the Goggleboxers for Survivor, Planet Earth III, Teen First Dates and loads more top TV.
Episode 10
Episode 10 saw the Gogglebox family watch Banged Up: Stars Behind Bars, Planet Earth, Bake Off, Culprits, The Curse of Robert the Doll, and Little Trains and Big Names with Pete Waterman.
Episode 11
The Goggleboxers watched The Crown, Survivor, 007: Road to a Million, The Good Ship Murder, Shoplifters: Caught Red Handed, and ITV News (cabinet reshuffle).
Episode 12
On the 'box this time was: Squid Game: The Challenge, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, The Crown, Deal or No Deal, Planet Earth III, Made in Chelsea and Saving Lives at Sea.
Episode 13
Squid Game: The Challenge, The Couple Next Door, The Toy Hospital, Survivor, Vinnie Jones in the Country and Lorraine were all on the TV this time.
Episode 14
The Gogglebox squad watched Squid Game: The Challenge, The Couple Next Door, Strictly Come Dancing, The Graham Norton Show, Planet Earth III and Jingle All the Way.
Episode 15
This bumper extended edition of the best of 2023 included: Planet Earth III, Strictly Come Dancing, The Crown, First Dates, Coronation Street and HELP! My House Is Haunted.
Episode 16
The Goggleboxers cast their eyes over 2023's best Christmas telly, from The Real Full Monty: Jingle Bells to Squid Game: The Challenge, An Audience with Kylie, Fur Babies, Men Up and Love Actually.
Gogglebox 2023 cast
Gogglebox 2023 welcomed back a number of familiar faces, including:
- Ellie and Izzi
- Danielle and Daniella
- Jenny & Lee
- Giles & Mary
- The Malones
- Pete and Sophie
- Roisin and Joe
- Amira and Amani
- Abbie and Georgia
- Annie and Ronnie
- Dave and Shirley
- Simon & Jane
- Sue & Steve
- The Siddiquis
- Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan
- The Worthingtons
Mother and son duo, Elaine and Seb were also new arrivals to the show.
However, we bid farewell to two much-loved members of the Gogglebox family as couple Mica and Marcus did not return to the new series after they announced their departure from the show in an Instagram post last year.
The couple shared a selfie with a touching message, saying: "We just want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to @c4Gogglebox for having us for the last 5 years, even though we had to travel so far for filming (downstairs & through the corridor) it was so worth it, it’s been an epic journey! You guys are the bestest of the best.
"We’ve had so much fun with you all tuning in at home & the hardworking Gogglebox crew but it’s time to put down the remote and see what else God has in store for us."
Another couple who did not return to Gogglebox 2023 was Stephen Webb and his husband Daniel Lustig, who left the show after 10 years.
Stephen announced that he and his husband Daniel had decided not to return for Gogglebox season 22 in an emotional Instagram post.
He wrote: "After careful consideration, Daniel and I have decided we will not be returning for the new series of Gogglebox. We feel the time is right to move on and explore other opportunities.
"We would both like to thank Channel 4 and Studio Lambert for letting us be part of this amazing, funny and heartwarming show. We are also extremely thankful to the cast and crew, or Gogglebox family as we call them and of course the fans, thank you for all of your love & support over the years."
Alongside the news, Stephen shared a clip of the reality TV stars together where they thanked their fans from over the years. "We thought we would put out this little video, especially for the fans of the show", Stephen said.
"Just to say thank you for all your love and support over the years, it has really meant a lot.
"If you do get withdrawal symptoms, we are always available on Netflix", he joked.
Is there a trailer for Gogglebox 2023?
There was no trailer released for Gogglebox 2023.
