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Gogglebox is looking for new Leeds people to be on the show

Showrunners are apparently looking to mix things up with some fresh faces, and have said they are specifically on the hunt for those who “don’t want to be on telly”

Georgina Pellant - 23rd September 2021

Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be a part of the multi BAFTA award-winning show, or know someone who does?

Showrunners are apparently looking to mix things up this season with some fresh faces, and have said they are specifically on the hunt for those who “don’t want to be on telly.”

It’s been reported in the past that cast members get free takeaways to tuck into while they watch all the different TV shows, and each household is apparently paid an estimated £1,500 a month too.

It doesn't sound too shabby a job, like.

Executive Gogglebox producer Victoria Ray spoke to The Daily Star and confirmed that new faces will be appearing during this current series.

She also outlined the kind of people she is looking for to appear in future series, and some might find the casting strategy unusual.

She told The Daily Star that the aim when casting is to find people who don’t fit the mould of a typical TV star. - which she believes is the key to Gogglebox's success

“The ideal people are ones who don’t know that they’re funny. We like people who are charismatic, engaging and don’t necessarily see themselves as TV personalities,” she said.

"We like to pick people who don’t want to be on the telly."

She added: “It’s good when they have no filter because then they don’t second-guess themselves when they’re talking.

“We basically want people that you warm to and you want to see in your living rooms.”

It's perhaps unsurprising that casting directors are on the hunt for new people to join the show, given that it's been a bit of a sad old time for Gogglebox lately with some key people passing away.

Recently there have been three sad deaths of cast members on the show, with much-loved cast member Pete McGarry passing at the age of 71, fan-favourite Mary Cook at the age of 92, and long-standing Goggleboxer Andy Michael at 61.

Although there is no official application process, it's rumoured that Channel 4 scouts are always on the hunt for charismatic families to take part.

Given that they're based in Leeds, we reckon we have an excellent chance here.