From old friends to Hollywood A-listers: All the famous faces taking part in Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland
By Claire Hyland
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Grab the remote and settle in, Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland is set to become our next obsession as we slide into the colder months.
Virgin Media has pulled it out of the bag with a lineup that includes Hollywood A-listers, some of the biggest names on Irish TV and some old friends.
Without further ado, and ahead of Wednesday’s debut, here’s who will be joining the show and who’ll be joining them on the couch:
Marty Whelan and Mary Kennedy
Is this the broadcasting duo we never knew we needed? No doubt Mary and Marty have plenty to say about the on-screen antics they’ll be watching.
Muireann O’Connell, Elaine Crowley and Eric Roberts
No doubt Muireann and Elaine are set to put newbie Eric Roberts through his paces on the show, but will he even get to see the remote? Time will tell.
Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble
Tommy Bowe is no stranger to the camera and no doubt he’s be able to give fellow ex-Ireland star a steer on the show.
Jason Byrne and football star Jason McAteer
Sticking with sports, Ireland football legend Jason McAteer will also feature on Celebrity Gogglebox and will share the couch with comedy favourite Jason Byrne.
Rosie O’Donnell and Frankie Ford
The nation’s newest adoptee is known for her straight-speaking ways and is worth tuning in for alone. Rosie will be appearing alongside her longtime assistant Frankie Ford.
Dave Fanning and Louis Walsh
Another duo not short of or shy of sharing their opinions will be Louis Walsh and Dave Fanning.
Garron Noone and Pat Shortt
Garron Noone will be bringing his unique blend of comedy to the show but how will he match up with Irish comedy legend Pat Shortt
Deirdre O’Kane and Emma Doran
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Speaking of comedy legends, Deirdre O’Kane is also set to step out from behind the narrator’s mic to star alongside emerging online talent Emma Doran, with a surprise celebrity guest taking her place.
The Group Chat’s Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers
Zara King, Gavin Reilly and Richard Chambers of The Group Chat podcast hardly need any introduction and will also feature on the series.
The Young Hot Guys, Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell, and Killian Sunderman
They will be joined by another emerging comedic talent in the form of The Young Hot Guys, Shane Daniel Byrne, Tony Cantwell, and Killian Sunderman.
PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey
I’m Grand Mam’s PJ Kirby, and Kevin Twomey will no doubt be kept in check by PJ’s legendary Mammy, Nuala, during the show.
Darragh Ennis, Shaun Wallace and Jenny Ryan
Fans of The Chase will want to tune in to see fan favourites test their wits against each other on the couch.
Ray D’Arcy and Zig and Zag
Arguably, saving the best for last, at least for Nineties kids, Celebrity Googlebox will also see Ray D’Arcy reunite with Zig and Zag.
Season 11 of Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland debuts on Wednesday, 10th of September, at 9pm on Virgin Media and Virgin Media One.