EXCLUSIVE New Celebrity Gogglebox duo announced just hours before latest series hits screens - with star raving 'I've always wanted to be on it!'

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A new Celebrity Gogglebox duo has been announced just hours before the latest series hits our screens - with one star raving 'I've always wanted to be on it!'
The first series of the star-studded spin-off from the beloved Channel 4 reality show aired in 2019.
Across seven series, it has seen a host of big names react to all the highs and lows of British television, including Noel Gallagher, Mel B and Danny and Dani Dyer.
The latest instalment, set to air tonight, will see the return of old favourites like TV presenter Rylan Clark and his mother Linda and radio presenter Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv.
But they will also joined by some new faces - and TV personality Vicky Pattison and The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks have now been announced as being among them.
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TV personality Vicky Pattison and The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks have now been announced as being among the new faces set to join the show
Pete, 37, began a joint video - sat with his best pal Vicky, also 37, on a sofa - to announce their appearance on the show: 'Hello, it's Vicky and Pete.'
Geordie Shore alumnus Vicky chimed in, 'And Max and Milo', referring to her two Labrador dogs she shares with her husband, clothing brand owner Ercan Ramadan, who she tied the knot with last year.
TOWIE star Pete continued: 'Watch us this Friday on Gogglebox at 9pm.'
Vicky - also known for winning ITV reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2015 - joked, waving a TV remote, 'We're buzzing like an old fridge. See yous there!'
Pete agreed, 'We are very excited', before saying, 'That was weird', as Vicky quickly retorted, 'You're weird'.
The pair, who have been best friends for a decade, have also separately mentioned how delighted they are to be joining the show.
Vicky said: 'I am so excited to be doing Celebrity Gogglebox with Pete!
'I absolutely love watching the telly and I love him so this is pretty much the PERFECT scenario for me!
'I'm a big Gogglebox fan and I've always wanted to be on it so I'm over the moon- although I'm a bit worried as I usually cry at the drop of a hat - never mind at a film, a good advert can set me off!
'So hopefully we'll stick to a bit of reality TV or a gritty documentary and I'll be alright!'
Pete, who appeared on last year's series of Strictly Come Dancing, with professional dancer Jowita Przystal, has also said: 'Being on Celebrity Gogglebox with Vicky is already a laugh.
'We've been friends for such a long time that I am sure we will just about survive fighting over the remote!
'Expect bickering, some banter and probably us crying over some random documentary about penguins.'
Also joining the Celebrity Gogglebox cast this series are Inbetweeners legend James Buckley and his wife Clair, who co-host YouTube series and podcast At Home With The Buckleys.
Other newbies also include pop singer Jess Glynne and her partner, retired women's football legend and sports broadcaster Alex Scott.
They join a beloved returning cast, including The Happy Monday bandmates Shaun Ryder and Bez, along with Paralympic swimming icon Ellie Simmonds and her pal, Radio 2 presenter Richie Anderson.
Comedians Babatunde Aleshe and Mo Gilligan (pictured) will also be back on our screens
Comedians Babatunde Aleshe and Mo Gilligan will also be back on our screens, along with Diversity dancers Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely.
And they will be joined by Gavin and Stacey actor Larry Lamb, with his son George Lamb.
Vicky has faced scrutiny in recent months for a controversial Channel 4 documentary she produced called Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape.
It saw the star create and release her own deepfake sex tape, using artificial intelligence, to show the struggles victims face from the 'increasingly disturbing' trend.
Before it aired in January, the film had been hit by backlash, with some survivors 'deeply offended' by its contents.
But viewers of the documentary later took to social media to praise Vicky for 'using her platform for the benefit of others' and 'opening their eyes' to the issue.
They wrote: 'Well done Vicky Pattison for opening my eyes to deep fakes and the trauma they cause. I never knew it was so common out there! It's shocking! Men need to call out other men on their behaviour! Why should the onus be on women?';
'Just watched and I think you were so brave to do this. It shocked me how easily these images and videos are made';
It saw the star create and release her own deepfake sex tape (pictured), using artificial intelligence, to show the struggles victims face from the 'increasingly disturbing' trend
'Well done for this brave crusade. Buy hubby a pint from me.'
Pete has also found himself in the public eye recently, after rumours of a romance with his Strictly partner Jowita sprung up during their time on the BBC dance competition.
The pair had sparked whispers of a budding romance amid their close partnership and chemistry during rehearsals.
But last year he firmly denied the speculation during a joint appearance on This Morning last October - just days after confirming his then relationship with Love Island alumnus Maura Higgins, 34.
The couple, whose romance heated up after Maura starred on I'm A Celebrity as Pete competed in Strictly, decided to part ways in February after a series of rows, agreeing they were better off as friends.
A source told MailOnline at the time: 'Maura and Pete have decided to call off their romance.
'There have been a few clashes and it was eventually agreed they were better off as friends.
'Those closest to them know it's been a very on and off relationship, which is why they were so resistant to go public in the first place.
'They remain close and share a deep connection.'
A friend added: 'You never know with Maura and Pete, the attraction is so strong that you wouldn't rule out reunion at some point – even in the short term.'
After previously having high-profile relationships in the public eye, Maura and Pete remained coy about the status of their romance but were regularly photographed on dates together and passionately kissing at red-carpet events.
They had grown close after supporting each other throughout their respective careers, which for Maura began when she entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell in 2019.
More recently, Pete has received renewed attention for hilariously parodying Sam Thompson's ex Zara McDermott's famous 'you can!' moment from Made In Chelsea.
The amusing moment came as Pete supported his pal on his 260-mile endurance challenge for Soccer Aid on Wednesday.
Pete surprised I'm a Celebrity star Sam, 34, during the latest segment of his challenge, who held up a sign and shouted to his friend.
The 'you can!' refers to a now iconic Made In Chelsea scene where Zara begs for Sam back after cheating on him during her time on Celebrity X Factor in 2019.
More recently, Pete has received renewed attention for hilariously parodying (pictured) Sam Thompson's ex Zara McDermott's famous 'you can!' moment from Made In Chelsea
The amusing moment came as Pete supported his pal on his 260-mile endurance challenge for Soccer Aid on Wednesday
Zara and Sam then split for good earlier this year - with the former Love Island star now moving on with One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson.
In a video shared on Pete and Sam's Staying Relevant podcast TikTok page, Pete is seen screaming 'you can!' at Sam - sending him into fits of giggles on his bike.
The sign read: 'You can do it... YOU CAAAN!' as Pete shouted it in the same tone that Zara had as she insisted Sam could forgive her for her infidelities all those years ago.