Gogglebox fans left ‘raging’ as Channel 4 axe fan-favourite couple after three years on show: ‘Bulls**t decision!’
Channel 4 has decided not to renew Roisin Kelly and Joe Kyle’s contracts for the upcoming series of Gogglebox, bringing an end to their tenure on the popular programme.
The Scottish pair revealed their departure through a series of social media announcements on Instagram and TikTok, explaining that the broadcaster had chosen not to invite them back for series 26.
Their exit comes after three and a half years of appearing on the reality television show, where viewers watch families and friends commenting on weekly television programmes from their homes.
Kelly and Kyle joined the programme in February 2022, becoming the first Scottish representatives to feature on the long-running series.
In their TikTok statement, Kelly expressed appreciation for the production company, writing: “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!”
The couple acknowledged their pride in representing Scotland, stating: “It’s been an honour to represent Scotland as some of the first Scottish people on the show and prove we don’t actually need subtitles.”
Kelly, 26, and Kyle, 28, reflected on the unexpected nature of their departure, with Kelly writing that Channel 4 had “decided it’s time for Joe and I to stretch our legs.”
The couple paid special tribute to the production team who had worked with them throughout their time on the programme.
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Kelly named individual crew members in her statement, including “Jason, Ayşe, Rich, Eilish, Ewan, Evie, Steve, David, Stef, AJ and Odin,” as well as Harriet “for always answering the phone, anytime of the day or night.”
She described the production team as having become like family, stating: “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.”
The pair thanked viewers who had supported them throughout their time on the programme.
Viewers expressed dismay at the announcement, with one commenter declaring that Channel 4 “no longer have any taste.”
Another furious fan hit out at the decision: “Gutted!! It was so nice to have young, funny, Scottish representation on the show! Heartbreak hotel x.”
Elsewhere, a second conncurred: “Won’t be the same without you guys in our living rooms on a Friday evening, thanks for a very enjoyable three & a half years. I wish you both all the best for the future.”
“Loved the entertainment you both bring each week,” a third weighed in. “Gutted by this thanks for all the laughs you brought myself and my family. The show won’t be the same.”
Others were left angrier than most, with a fourth adding to the debate: “Aw wit!! I’m absolutely ragin… my wee favs it won’t be the same without you guys, all the best for whatever your future’s hold.”
“WTF!! This is a joke, 2 of the best ones on it. So gutted,” a fifth raged before a sixth hit out at show bosses: “Noooooooo!!! We love you guys! Bulls**t call from Gogglebox.” (sic)