Gogglebox stars Jenny and Lee confirm they're back for 2026 series
The Gogglebox stars broke the news that the new series was days awayGogglebox is heading back to screens, and Jenny Newby and Lee Riley are back for another series.
The Channel 4 favourites joined the show back in 2014. They took to Instagram on Tuesday, September 1, to confirm the new series was almost here.
In their caption, Jenny and Lee wrote: “And we are back, sorry to you all [laughing face emoji] laughter, tears, and some great TV to watch.”
They let slip when the new series would be out.
Jenny and Lee confirm they’re back for new series of Gogglebox
The comments section quickly filled up with excitement. One fan wrote: “I can’t wait; I will be watching; don’t you worry about that.”
Another follower gushed: “Can’t wait for Friday night and looking forward to it. You both are my favourite people who always make me laugh.”
A third simply added: “Looking forward to it.”
Jenny and Lee have been friends for more than 25 years. They first met at a pub in Paull, where Jenny worked as a landlady.
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Gogglebox’s new and returning cast members
The show last aired in May, before taking its usual summer break. This new run follows a shake-up to the line-up last year.
Five new households joined the sofa regulars in 2025. They included married couple Andrew and Alfie from the Cotswolds and friends Jake and Calum from Glasgow.
The Gordon family from Surrey also joined. Mother and daughter-in-law duo Sara and Lara from Yorkshire and sisters Rosie and Susie from Edinburgh completed the new line-up.
The changes came alongside the departure of Roisin Kelly and Joe, who were dropped from the Gogglebox line-up in 2025.
Roisin later revealed on social media that the pair had been axed, leaving many fans gutted. In their statement, Roisin and Joe said they “couldn’t be more grateful” to Studio Lambert. The pair thanked the company for welcoming them onto the show back in 2022.
Pete and Sophie are also expected to return alongside the newer faces. Ellie and Izzi, plus the Malone family, are tipped to be back too.
When does Gogglebox return? Channel 4 air date and time
The new series of Gogglebox lands on Friday, September 4, at 9pm on Channel 4. That’s the same weekly slot the show has held since it first launched back in 2013.
With Jenny and Lee back on the sofa, fans have plenty to look forward to. A mix of familiar and newer households is also returning this autumn.
Gogglebox airs on Friday, September 4, at 9pm on Channel 4.
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