The Gogglebox cast feel like our own family but what do we actually know about them – like what are their ages and jobs?
Well, read on and you’ll find out those details about the Gogglebox cast’s ages and their jobs ‘in real life’.
And much more!
Jenny and Lee
The hilarious pair Jenny and Lee are known for filming inside a caravan in Hull.
Jenny is 69 years old and Lee is 57.
It’s not known what the two best friends do for a living.
However, they met when Jenny was the landlady of Crown Inn Pub in Paull, Hull and Lee was a regular customer.
Dave and Shirley
Dave and Shirley have been married for over 40 years.
The pair enjoy filming Gogglebox together from the comfort of their home in Wales.
Dave, 68, was a cleaner in a factory but recently announced his retirement. Meanwhile, Shirley, 69, works in retail.
Ellie and Izzi
Sisters Ellie and Izzi joined the show way back in 2015.
Ellie is 35 years old and a hairdresser in Leeds. Her son, Ezra, was born in 2023, and she shares him with boyfriend Nat.
Her youngest sister Izzi is 31 and a mother-of-two to 10-year-old son Bobby and Bessie Rose, five. She worked as a nail technician but is now qualified to be a mortgage adviser.
Joe and Roisin
Both Joe and Roisin joined the show in 2022.
Joe is 28 years old and lives with his 26-year-old girlfriend Roisin.
The pair have been together for four years and started living together in their Glasgow home at the start of lockdown.
Roisin works full time at BBC Scotland, where she works as a social media producer.
She also hosts the podcast Nags and Brags with a friend – they used to co-host another podcast, The Love/Hate Club, together too.
Joe tends to steer clear of social media but we know that he likes making pizza and playing video games.
Giles and Mary
Giles and Mary quickly became quite popular for their dry sense of humour and quirky style and furniture.
When she’s not commenting on the latest telly, Mary is an author.
She’s also best known for having a column for The Spectator.
Giles works as an artist, and has his own website showcasing his work.
Their age has not been revealed on the show, but the pair met when they were 21 and have been married for more than 30 years. They have two children together.
Pete and Sophie
Brother and sister duo Pete and Sophie have made quite the impression on viewers.
The pair always have us in fits of laughter with their take on the week’s TV.
Pete is currently 30 years old and his younger sister Sophie is 29.
Sophie works as a window dresser in Blackpool, while Pete reportedly has a job in insurance. Pete became a father for the first time in 2021.
The Siddiquis
Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid are regulars on the show from Derby, with other brother Raza sometimes appearing too.
Dad Sid is 80 years old and his two sons Bassit and Umar are 35 and 42.
So what are the much-loved family’s real jobs?
Retired Sid qualified as a power engineer from the University of Derby and worked for the NHS for 37 years.
Umar has also worked for the NHS as a biomedical scientist in microbiology at the Royal Derby Hospital for over 20 years.
Baasit has worked as an IT teacher in a secondary school and founded Siddiqui Education in 2018, while Raza works in hospitality management.
Clever bunch!
The Plummers
Brothers Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan Plummer joined Gogglebox in series eight.
The family from Bristol are sports mad, with Tristan being a trainee at Bristol City FC from 2007 to 2010. Now 35, he also represented England at youth level and played in Portugal for Portimonense, and has two children.
His brother Twaine is 39 and has played football for Bradford Town, while he also DJs at weddings and events. He has a son.
Tremaine worked as a chef and hasn’t shared his age, but he is the eldest of the three siblings. They have another sibling, Dwayne, who played football professionally.
Abbie and Georgia
Best friends Abbie and Georgia have been on the show since 2018.
Georgia, 25, is a hairdresser in Durham.
Abbie is 23 years old and is a credit control clerk.
Georgia has two sons, two-year-old Hugh and Ralphie, born in November 2024. Both boys have appeared on the show themselves, and Georgia shares them with her partner Josh Newby. He’s been with Georgia since 2018.
The Malones
The Malones are one of the longest-serving families and have served up some iconic remarks throughout their time on the show.
Tom Sr. is a lorry driver and mum Julie is a receptionist.
Youngest Shaun was also once a stage actor, appearing in Billy Elliot, and now he coaches a local football team for under-16s. Daughter Vanessa, who joined in 2021, is an NHS nurse. She has three children, Brogan, Saorise and Carsen.
Another son Tom Jr., who left the show in 2020, is a freelance model and street dance choreographer, even performing alongside the Black Eyed Peas and Rita Ora. Since leaving Gogglebox, he has worked as head of chair testing at shelving and storage company BiGDUG.
The Worthingtons
Alison and George joined the show in series 10, alongside their daughter Helena.
Not much has been revealed about their private lives, though we known that Helena is a talented artist and that she has a brother.
Helena has a son, Edwin, too. He was born in 2019, and she shares him with her partner, Daniel. Edwin has appeared on Gogglebox with his family a few times over the years.
Amira and Amani
Amira originally joined the show in series 10 with her friend Iqra, but she was released in series 12 by her sister, Amani.
Amani is the elder sister at 29, while Amira is 27. Amani works in customer service, while Amira has worked as a retail manager at Smyths Toys.
In 2019, Amira announced that she had graduated from University, too.
Sue and Steve
Sue and Steve Sheehan joined the show in 2019. They have been married for almost 50 years, and have two daughters, including Leah. They have a grandson, Roman, too.
Steve was a black cab driver before he retired, while Sue is semi-retired.
Simon and Jane
Siblings Simon and Jane Minty have been on Gogglebox since 2021. When they started on the show, Simon was living at Jane’s but announced that he was moving away. However, they still appear on the show together.
Simon, 57, runs his own business, Sminty Ltd, which works to improve accessibility and inclusivity for disabled people in companies across the UK and worldwide.
Jane, who hasn’t revealed her age, shared in 2022 that she works in a kitchen.
Ronnie and Annie
Ronnie and Annie also joined the show in 2021.
The married couple are quite private about their personal lives and careers, but both are thought to be in their 70s.
Michael, Sally, Jake and Harry
Married couple Michael and Sally and their 17-year-old twin sons Jake and Harry joined Gogglebox in 2024.
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