BREAKING: Gogglebox ANNOUNCES FIVE new families after fan-favourite pairing were AXED as part of huge Channel 4 cast SHAKE-UP

Roisin and Joe, who joined the programme in February 2022, shared the news on TikTok, which left viewers absolutely heartbroken

Gogglebox has announced the arrival of five new families after a fan-favourite pairing was axed as part of a huge Channel 4 cast shake-up.

Sisters from Edinburgh, a family from Surrey and friends from Glasgow are among the new additions to the hit reality show.

Also joining from their living room are a mother and daughter-in-law from Yorkshire and a married couple from the Cotswolds.

The new episodes will see friends Jake, 27, and Calum, 31, from Glasgow, the Gordon family, Andre, 49, Sarah, 47, and their 25-year-old daughter Chee from Surrey, as well as married couple Andrew, 62, and Alfie, 32, from The Cotswolds.

Fans can also expect mother and daughter-in-law, Sara, 87, and Lara, 58, from Yorkshire, and sisters, Rosie, 68, and Susie, 70, from Edinburgh.

Gogglebox has announced the arrival of five new families after a fan-favourite pairing was axed as part of a huge Channel 4 cast shake-up (Pictured: new additions Jake and Calum)
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Gogglebox has announced the arrival of five new families after a fan-favourite pairing was axed as part of a huge Channel 4 cast shake-up (Pictured: new additions Jake and Calum)

The series, now in its thirteenth year, will welcome the new contributors in its latest installment, set to hit screens on Friday evening (Pictured: Married couple Andrew and Alfie)
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The series, now in its thirteenth year, will welcome the new contributors in its latest installment, set to hit screens on Friday evening (Pictured: Married couple Andrew and Alfie)

They will join regular Goggleboxers Jenny and Lee, The Siddiquis, The Malones, Giles and Mary, Ellie and Izzi and David and Shirley.

Also returning are the Plummers, Amira and Amani, the Worthingtons, Pete and Sophie, Abbie and Georgia, Sue and Steve, Simon and Jane, Ronnie and Annie, Danielle and Daniella, Teresa and Anita and Michael, Sally, Jake and Harry.

The announcement comes after a popular Gogglebox duo announced they were axed from the Channel 4 show in an emotional statement to fans.

Scots Roisin and Joe, who joined the programme in February, 2022, shared the news on TikTok, which left viewers absolutely heartbroken.

Roisin said in a statement posted on her page: ‘After three and a half years of sitting on the sofa Channel 4 have decided it’s time for Joe and I to stretch out legs and have not asked us back for season 26.

‘Therefore we are leaving the Gogglebox family.

‘We couldn’t be more grateful to Studio Lambert for the opportunity, the experience has actually been so mad and we will miss watching TV with you all on Friday nights!

‘It’s been an honor to represent Scotland as some of the first Scottish people on the show and prove we don’t actually need subtitles.’

The Gordon family, Andre, 49, Sarah, 47, and their 25-year-old daughter Chee from Surrey (pictured) are also joining from their living room
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The Gordon family, Andre, 49, Sarah, 47, and their 25-year-old daughter Chee from Surrey (pictured) are also joining from their living room

She added: ‘A special shout out to our crew of past and present, Jason, Ayse, Rich, Eilish, Ewan, Evie, Seve, David, Stef, AJ and Odin.

‘Also to Harriet for always answering the phone, anytime of the day or night.

‘We have made friends for life and after filming every week for years, you have become like our family!

‘We could not have asked for better people to work with and we will miss you immensely.

‘A huge thank you to everyone who has watched us, met us, and supported us during this experience, it for sure has been a once in a lifetime opportunity.

‘Time to watch TV in silence for a bit and put down the popcorn. Miss you already, Roisin and Joe.’

The telly star also shared some memes alongside the statement, including a Toy Story one of Sid labelled Channel 4 and Woody labelled as ‘Me and Joe’.

Sid can be seen dropping Woody on the floor saying: ‘I don’t want to play with you anymore.’

Roisin said online: 'After three and a half years of sitting on the sofa Channel 4 have decided it's time for Joe and I to stretch out legs and have not asked us back for season 26'
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Roisin said online: ‘After three and a half years of sitting on the sofa Channel 4 have decided it’s time for Joe and I to stretch out legs and have not asked us back for season 26’

In another a young boy can be seen crying with the caption: ‘Being dumped from Gogglebox.’

Another of actor Anthony Mackie was captioned: ‘No longer having to adhere to a contract and can work with brands and companies.’

Many fans rushed to the comments section on the post to share their heartbreak.

‘No way definitely the best in there we love you and Joe,’ said one, while a second added: ‘Aw well I defo will miss you guys sorry to hear this.’

‘That’s rubbish, loved you two on Gogglebox,’ wrote one commenter, and another agreed: ‘That’s a shame. You guys are some of my faves.’