Gogglebox followers have been left unimpressed on Friday evening when a repeat episode of Superstar Gogglebox aired, regardless of being marketed as “new”. Many viewers took to social media to vent their frustration, with some switching off after only a few minutes.
The episode featured celeb duos like Gok Wan and Fearne Cotton, Martin and Roman Kemp, and Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash. Nonetheless, the content material they have been reacting to, together with TV moments from months in the past, made it clear the episode was a repeat.
Viewers share their disappointment
© Channel 4Followers have been fast to specific their disappointment on-line. One viewer wrote: “Sat down to observe the ‘Model New’ #CelebrityGogglebox solely to search out out that it is truly only a compilation of stuff broadcast months in the past. That is weak of Gogglebox.”
One other mentioned: “The place is Gogglebox? Why have Ch4 placed on a summer time version with so-called celebrities in it? Not good, I am going to watch No Time To Die as an alternative. Thanks for nothing, Ch4.”
Complaints about too many repeats
© Channel 4The frustration did not cease there, with many followers expressing their annoyance on the lack of contemporary content material on TV. One fan fumed: “Actually getting fecked off with the TV just lately! EVERYTHING appears to be repeats! Obtained settled to observe Celeb Gogglebox pondering it was a brand new sequence or a Christmas particular! YET AGAIN ANOTHER REPEAT! Utter [expletive]!”
One other added: “How can this be marketed as ‘new’ Superstar Gogglebox? It was mainly filmed in the summertime. Not updated in any respect. Quite a bit has occurred since then.”
Political commentary sparks debate
© Channel 4The episode additionally featured a clip of former US president Donald Trump, which led to some celebrities sharing their opinions on his presidency. This sparked additional backlash from some viewers who felt the feedback have been pointless.
One fan wrote: “Oh [expletive], celebrities coming throughout all smarmy, aren’t we cool dissing Trump? You make me puke.” One other added: “Channel 4, simply to let , Donald Trump was voted in as the brand new president of america of America. Hold banging on about your left-wing agenda.”
Superstar appearances
© Channel 4The episode wasn’t all complaints. It featured a star-studded line-up, together with Rylan Clark and his mum Linda, Shaun Ryder and Bez, Jane McDonald and her finest buddy Sue, and Gyles Brandreth with Lulu. Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash additionally made an look, as did Melanie C together with her brother Paul.
Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv, together with comedians Rob Beckett and Tom Allen, introduced their normal humour, although even their allure wasn’t sufficient to distract viewers from the actual fact the episode was a repeat.
A touching second from a fan-favourite
© Channel 4Elsewhere, Gogglebox common Sue Sheehan opened up about her battle with Bell’s Palsy, a neurological situation that causes short-term paralysis within the facial muscle tissues. Sue candidly mentioned how she’s tailored to life with the situation.
“I imply, I’ve truly realized to do a few issues since this Bell’s Palsy,” Sue shared through the episode. “One is to talk by way of the aspect of my mouth, and the opposite one is chewing. Chewing takes a very long time.”
Her honesty was praised by followers, with many taking to social media to ship their well-wishes.
Gogglebox continues to air on Channel 4, with episodes accessible to stream on All 4.
