Celebrity Gogglebox star Shaun Ryder has opened up about his future on the Channel 4 series
Celebrity Gogglebox star Shaun Ryder issued a three-word response as he addressed show axe fears.
In a recent episode of the hit reality show, which features celebrities commenting on television programmes, Shaun and his Happy Mondays bandmate Bez were notably absent, sparking rumours among viewers.
Earlier this month, their absence caused a stir among fans, before they returned for the series finale last week (July 11), much to the relief of viewers.
Shaun has now addressed the rumours, confirming: “We haven’t left or anything like that, no,” adding: “Have we heck.”
He then clarified the reason behind their brief disappearance, saying: “This time there’s like seven episodes or something and we have filmed five or six, but no we haven’t left,” reports the Express.
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Shaun contined: “We love it. Bez comes round to mine and brings loads of s*** like ice cream and sweets and everything. The two girls [his daughters] would go mad if we stopped doing it because we get loads of free stuff!”
During the recent season finale, Shaun and Bez were joined by the likes of Rylan Clark and his mum, Linda, Diversity stars Perri Kiely and Jordan Banjo, and This Morning hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley.
The famous faces shared their thoughts on popular programmes including the new season of Squid Game, First Dates, Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection, Match Me Abroad, and Netflix’s fresh reality show, Building the Band.
Shaun and Bez have been entertaining Celebrity Gogglebox viewers with their witty takes since 2019.
Their unique brand of humour has won over many fans, some of whom are even campaigning for the pair to get their own television series.
One person wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Shaun and Bez are hilarious… Can they not have their own show!!!”
Another added: “Whichever channel gives Bez and Shaun their own show is on to a winner #CelebrityGogglebox,” while a third said: “Would have to be C4 cause the beep machine would wear out.”
The Happy Mondays are gearing up for a performance at the Colchester Castle Summer Series. The event is set for Friday, August 22, and tickets are now available.
With the capacity to entertain up to 10,000 people per show, the Colchester Castle Summer Series is shaping up to be the most significant musical extravaganza the city has experienced in decades.
Nestled within a historically rich and picturesque setting, this exceptional series of live music events guarantees to offer attendees an unparalleled experience.
Celebrity Gogglebox is available to stream on Channel 4