After premiering on in 2013, changed the course of television as the unlikely concept of watching people’s observations and reactions intrigued viewers.
The reality series also turned out to be a handy way of keeping up with major developments of other shows if they were featured on their screens.
Gogglebox proved to be incredibly popular, and the broadcaster later launched a celebrity spin-off starring , , and Denise Van Outen.
Throughout the series, different families and groups of friends have entertained fans with unforgettably hilarious and emotional moments,
However, behind the scenes, there are a plethora of rules the sofa critics must follow to star in the show.
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Gogglebox’s Sophie and Pete showed off their novelty mugs (Image: Channel 4)
Not allowed to be drunk
The Gogglebox stars will often be seen sipping on a drink throughout the episode but they are not permitted to be drunk while filming for Channel 4.
Most of the stars have fun with this including sibling duo Sophie and Pete who often show off their collection of novelty mugs.
Fans may also remember Sandra Martin who would famously drink out of the Pot Noodle packaging before her exit in 2018.
Producers are said to have implemented the rule so that cast members wouldn’t get drunk and slur their words on camera.
Former star Tom Malone Jr, once told The Sun: “We weren’t allowed to order or drink alcohol, because I don’t think the show would work if we were all there slurring our words.”
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The Malone family always showed off their sweet treats (Image: Channel 4)
They must be entertaining
As Gogglebox has to be entertaining for viewers, the cast members have to make watching TV fun, enticing viewers to return for another episode.
Following her exit in 2021, Paige Deville said the show was a “pantomime behind the scenes”.
The 27-year-old explained that she got filmed watching things three times so the crew could get a range of responses and not accidentally miss out on anything.
She added that the cast members were also under strict instruction to pay attention to what was on the screen and couldn’t spend the show looking at their phones.
Paige added that producers “prep you to say things” by letting them know there’s a really good bit coming up.
Sandi and Sandra regularly enjoyed takeaways on Gogglebox (Image: Channel 4)
Get a takeaway
Alongside the rules and regulations, the Gogglebox stars do enjoy the added monetary bonus of being on screens.
Although Pete Sandiford previously stated that the wage isn’t enough to quit their jobs, they do get treated to takeaways during filming days.
This was seen in the past with Sandra and her pal Sandi Bogle, while others are often spotted with their signature sweet treats.
This is the case for the Malone family have become renowned for their display of cakes.