How Much Do The Gogglebox Cast Get Paid? We investigate how much the families are compensated and how you may audition for the show.
Giles and Mary, Jenny and Lee, and The Malones have all returned for another season of Gogglebox.
Have you ever wondered how much the Gogglebox families are paid or how you can apply to be on the show? So, here’s what you need to know…
What Do The Gogglebox Families Do For A Living
The Malone family is made up of mum Julie, dad Tom Senior, and sons Tom Jr and Shaun, as well as their four dogs – Dave, Lucy, Izzy and Joe.
While Tom senior is a lorry driver, while his wife Julie is a former receptionist.
Tom Jr is actually a dance choreographer for Studio 5 and has previously performed with big names such as Rita Ora, Fergie and Wiley.
His dance crew Ruff Diamond were runners-up on Sky One’s Got to Dance in 2013.
Youngest son Shaun was also once a stage actor, appearing in Billy Elliot in the West End. He now seemingly coaches Man United’s under-16s Ability Counts football team.
Paige and Sally
This mother and daughter joined Gogglebox for series 14 and live together in Birmingham.
While Paige, 23, works as a business development manager, Sally is aged 53 and cares for the disabled and the elderly.
Sue and Steve
While Steve is a London Cabbie, his wife Sue is semi-retired and first appeared on the show back in 2019 in series 14.
Dave and Shirley
Dave and Shirley Griffiths are a lovable Welsh couple who hail from Caerphilly and he pair have been together for over 40 years.
While Dave, 62, is a cleaner in a factory, and Shirley, 62, works in retail.
Dave is also a keen baker on the side, so we won’t rule out an appearance on Bake Off.
The Plummers
The Plummer brothers joined Gogglebox in 2017, and absolutely love football.
Tristan is a winger for Hereford FC and Twaine plays for Bradford Town, while Tremaine is a chef.
How Much Do The Gogglebox Cast Get Paid?
Channel 4 has never confirmed how much the Gogglebox families get paid.
However, an insider previously told The Sun that each family get a monthly allowance of £1,500 between them.
This is then split between the stars however they sit fit.
As well as that, the families are also said to be provided with a free takeaway of their choice while they’re watching TV.
How long do the Gogglebox families film for?
During periods of filming, the families are expected to commit to 12 hours of filming a week across two six-hour shifts.
This means most of them film in between working full time or part time jobs.
How can you apply to be on Gogglebox?
It’s not clear whether Gogglebox are taking on any new families at the moment as the new series has just started and the current social distancing rules are in place.
In the past, people have been encouraged to get in contact with show producers Studio Lambert by emailing takepart@studiolambert.com.
Many of the current stars were approached by casting directors, with the production company saying they are looking for families or friends with “strong and entertaining” opinions.
Previously discussing their casting process, the show’s creator Stephen Lambert said in 2015: “Everybody on Gogglebox has been found and persuaded to be on the show and I think that’s the key to why they are likeable and why the show works, because we get to know these people.
He added: “We’ve never advertised for people on Gogglebox.”
