Gogglebox bosses have confirmed that five of the show’s stars won’t be returning for the new series following the deaths of Mary Cook, Andy Michael and Pete McGarry.
Three stars of the Channel 4 show have sadly passed away in recent months and their family members will now not be returning to the show, meaning Mary’s best friend Marina, Andy’s wife Carolyne and children Alex and Louis, and Pete’s wife Linda will not appear on the new series.
However, executive producer Victoria Ray explained that the door is open for the stars to return in the future if they would like to.
She told the Daily Star, “We have had people from the show pass away recently. We lost Mary and Andy, and a little while ago we lost Pete.
“Their loved ones won't be taking part in the show for the moment. Understandably, they want their privacy."
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Gogglebox stars not returning
1 of 3Marina
Marina Wingrove won't be returning to the show following the heartbreaking death of her best friend Mary Cook.
2 of 3The Michael family
Channel 4 have confirmed that the Michael family are taking time away from the show after the tragic death of dad Andy at the age of 61.
3 of 3Linda
Linda won't be appearing on Gogglebox after her husband Pete McGarry passed away in June of 2021.
Pete passed away at the age of 71 back in June after been diagnosed with bowel cancer earlier this year. Although he had an operation to remove tumour and was told he had six months left to live, Pete tragically died just days later surrounded by family at his Essex home.
Last month, Channel 4 bosses confirmed Mary had passed away at the age of 92. A statement said, “We are extremely saddened to share that Gogglebox star Mary Cook passed away in hospital this weekend at the age of 92 with her family by her side.
"Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend to many, Mary, who worked in the hospitality trade, had been married and widowed twice."
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Just days later, it was announced that Andy had died following a short illness.
Channel 4 confirmed the news sharing a statement on behalf of his family. It read, "We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Gogglebox star Andy Michael at the age of 61 following a short illness."
The statement continued: "Andy passed away last weekend with his family by his side.
"Retired hotelier Andy, who brought much wit and insight to Gogglebox, was one of the show’s original cast members, appearing in the very first episode in 2013.
"Beloved father to Katy, Alex, Pascal and Louis, and cherished husband of Carolyne, Andy was a much-loved and respected member of the Gogglebox family, and he will be very sadly missed.”