The latest Celebrity Gogglebox series continues on our screens tonight and this week will be a special Pride anniversary episode. Viewers can expect a mix of Celebrity Gogglebox regulars returning to their sofas including some of Britain's much-loved LGBTQ+ personalities joining the hit Channel 4 show.
The special episode is airing as part of a series of programmes from Channel 4 this weekend to mark 50 years of Pride in the UK. The broadcaster has said the specials will "reflect on the incredible achievements and challenges of advancing LGBTQ+ rights and visibility over the last half century".
Leading up to Gogglebox airing this Friday, a number of famous faces have been announced for the Pride special. Cast members from the hit Netflix series Heartstopper will be joining the line-up alongside members from pop band Steps, a selection of Drag Race UK stars and there will also be appearances from some Strictly Come Dancing favourites.
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As usual the celebrities will be sitting down to watch some of the biggest TV moments that have got the nation talking. This Friday, July 1, it has been reported that the programmes will include Man Vs Bee on Netflix, One Question and Big Boys on Channel 4 and BBC’s This Is MY House.
Here is the full list of new stars joining the line-up:
- Heartstopper cast members: Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney and William Gao
- Steps members: Ian 'H' Watkins, Claire Richards, Faye Tozer
The Chase star Paul Sinha and his husband Oliver Levy
- Drag Race UK's Bimini and Self Esteem
- Olympians Helen and Kate Richardson-Walsh
- Comedians and actresses Lolly Adefope and Mae Martin
- Drag Race UK's Tia Kofi and winner Lawrence Chaney
- Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and his pal singer-songwriter Ben Goddard
- Strictly 2021 finalists Johannes Radebe and John Whaite
- TV presenter Anna Richardson and Charles Martin
Here are some of the series regulars expected to be returning to their sofas for the Pride special:
Rylan and his mum Linda
Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv
Scott Mills and Sam Ryder
Duncan James and Denise van Outen
Clare Balding and Alice Arnold
There may be some additional celebrities joining the Celebrity Gogglebox episode, so make sure you don't miss the Pride special airing on July 1.
Celebrity Gogglebox airs each Friday on Channel 4 and All 4 from 9pm. You can steam the series so far over on All 4.
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