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Megan Nisbet

Gogglebox fans disappointed as Dave and Shirley announce break from Channel 4 show

Gogglebox stars Dave and Shirley Griffiths have disappointed fans after confirming Friday night's episode [May 27] was the last in the series. The couple, who hail from Caerphilly, took to Instagram ahead of the final instalment on Channel 4 to share the news.

Dave and Shirley, who joined the cast of Gogglebox in 2015, posted a video on the social media platform. The cast members confirmed they wouldn't be back on screens until September.

In a short clip posted on Friday, the Welsh couple addressed the break and captioned the video: "Last of the series tonight Gogglebox so see you all in September, have a great summer all, and enjoy."

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Speaking to the camera, Shirley said: "Hope you watch the show tonight, hope it's a good one. See you in September, lots of love Shirl, have a good summer."

Dave added: "Yeah, hope you enjoy the show tonight and like Shirley said make sure you all have a lovely summer and we'll see all of you back in September until then take care and look after yourselves."

Gogglebox's Dave and Shirley (Channel 4)

The pair were quickly flooded with messages from disappointed fans. Sharing crying emoji faces, one fan wrote: "This series seems so short! Have the best summer." While another added: "Going to miss you two and all who's on Gogglebox [hope] everyone has a brilliant summer looking forward to September."

And a third said: "Looking forward to it just a shame it's the last one will miss you both." As a fourth commented: "Oh nooooooo! Missing you already."

Friday night's final episode saw cast members tune in and share their thoughts on Britain's Got Talent, Dickinson's Real Deal, Bake Off, and more. For more showbiz and television stories, get our newsletter here.

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