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Gogglebox star claiming benefits after revealing regrets at quitting Channel 4 show

Gogglebox icon Sandra Martin has revealed that she relies on state benefits - four years after parting ways with the Channel 4 staple which launched her to stardom.

The 61-year-old from Brixton, alongside her friend Sandi Bogle captured the hearts of UK TV fans after their first appearance with the show in 2013 - but their stint was relatively brief, with Sandi quitting three years later.

Sandra recalls having a panic attack after Sandi decided to walk out on the show in a bid to explore other avenues - such as Celebrity Big Brother - but she brought in daughter Chanchez Martin shortly after as a replacement.

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