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Metro
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Celebrity Gogglebox fans 'buzzing' as Inbetweeners legend joins new season
The Inbetweeners star James Buckley has delighted fans after confirming he and his wife Clair will appear on Celebrity Gogglebox. The 37-year-old actor, best known for portraying Jay Cartwright in the hit 00s sitcom, took to social media to share the exciting news. 'Hi guys, how's it going? We are joining the Gogglebox family. We're going to be watching some great TV and some not so great TV. And you'll be able to join us on Friday on Channel 4 at 9pm,' he said. James and Clair have already won fans over with their joint YouTube/podcast/book brand, At Home With The Buckleys which tackles 'the wild ride that is modern marriage, parenting and adulting'. The parents of two children are candid about their 'early lives, years of cult TV fame, having children and setting up their YouTube channel', cultivating over 250k subscribers. If that wasn't enough, they also have another podcast, In Sickness and In Health which focuses on discussing 'relationship non-negotiables.' As such, there is plenty of excitement to see this dynamic duo bring their witty rapport to the Gogglebox sofa. 'Can't wait to see you on it jay cartwright you legend,' Chris_leeds_united_woodrow said. 'Omg I'm buzzing!! Cannot wait!' jessica_sellwood95 echoed. 'These two are class. What an addition to gogglebox this is gonna be,' kellyann83 agreed. 'I'm already seated and laughing,' martinezcorno said. 'Literally, the best news!' foxytam1 added. 'Best news I've had today, yous will be brilliant,' Chris_canney declared. 'Haven't watched Googlebox in ages but definitely be tuning in now,' one convert shared. They will be joined on the sofa for the seventh season by Nick Grimshaw and niece Liv, Diversity duo Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely and Rylan Clark and his mum, Linda. There are even rumours that Alison Hammond and her son Aiden – who have also done a travel show together – will make an appearance. 'Producers were impressed by the dynamic between Aidan and his mum on their new travel show, so wanted a piece of it for Celebrity Gogglebox,' a TV insider told The Sun. They continued: 'They're always looking for new duos to appear on the programme to keep it constantly feeling fresh, and, of course, fronting the Great British Bake Off means she's already part of the C4 family.' James Buckley's wife Clair, also 37, is an actor who appeared in various movies throughout the 2010s including Vendetta and The Comedian's Guide To Survival and an episode of the TV series Zapped (opposite her husband James). As recounted to The Guardian in 2022, the pair met over Twitter when Clair – who was living in Scotland at the time and had never seen The Inbetweeners – dropped him a message as he was grieving the loss of a friend. They finally met at one of James' DJ sets in Liverpool, where they bonded over their mutual love of The Beatles and the rest, as they say, is history. The loved-up couple got married in 2012 and have since had two sons together – Harrison and Jude – and have now forged a joint career documenting their lives. 'Our YouTube channel really took off during lockdown. Because I was in The Inbetweeners, which was such a success, viewers were curious about what my life might be like. 'What they found was far from some celebrity existence: we are from traditional working-class backgrounds and we don't take anything too seriously. People see themselves in us. 'Once lockdown was over, I thought our audience would be after more exciting content, but it turns out they just want to watch us sitting on the sofa getting on each other's nerves!' James told The Guardian. Their YouTube and podcast brand plays off th eplayful dynamic between the couple in which James gets on Clair's nerves. More Trending 'My favourite thing in the world is to get on Clair's nerves. And Clair is quite easy to wind up. So that's sort of what the podcast is as well,' he told NME about their recently launched show, The Buckleys. 'I would say it's a married couple podcast, but not how you usually see them. It's actually how married people talk to each other. 'We're talking about stuff that's mundane but funny. And when listeners come back at us with opinions, they're funny opinions,' Clair added. View More » Celebrity Gogglebox season seven airs this Friday at 9pm on Channel 4. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Wales Online
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Inbetweeners legend and wife sign up to Celebrity Gogglebox
The Inbetweeners legend and wife sign up to Celebrity Gogglebox The Inbetweeners star and his wife have confirmed they are joining the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox The Inbetweeners star will feature on the new series of Celebrity Gogglebox (Image: C4 ) James Buckley, known for his role in The Inbetweeners, and his wife Clair have officially announced their participation in the upcoming series of Celebrity Gogglebox. The exciting news was shared through a video posted on the programme's official Instagram page. In the video, the couple appeared on their sofa and revealed the news. Their enthusiastic statement read: "Hi guys, how's it going? We are joining the Gogglebox family. We're going to be watching some great TV and some not so great TV. And you'll be able to join us on Friday on Channel 4 at 9pm." Fans have been thrilled by the couple's hilarious podcast, At Home with the Buckleys, and thus welcomed the news with enthusiasm. Several viewers left comments to express their excitement. One wrote: "This is great news," while another said: "Oh wow, look forward to seeing you, after the absence of the vlogs." Another fan said: "Literally, the best news!" And a fourth said: "Best news I've had today, you will be brilliant." Article continues below James Buckley and wife Clair will feature on the new series (Image: C4 ) The talented actor and Clair share a 13-year bond, having met through the social networking site X, and have two children, reports the Mirror. Clair shared in an interview with The Sun that, despite knowing about The Inbetweeners in 2010, she hadn't seen the show initially. She said: "I knew of the show and what it was but I didn't tune in. I didn't watch it, which might have been a good thing. "I did watch a couple of episodes after we met but to this day I don't think I've seen every single episode. James and Jay are nothing alike thank God." In a separate announcement, Rylan Clark revealed he will be rejoining the show alongside his mother, Linda. He shared the news on social media, saying, "We are back on Gogglebox. Make sure you watch us on Friday, watching TV with you!" Rylan Clark and his mum Linda previously appeared on Gogglebox Article continues below Rylan had previously expressed concerns about appearing on the show, fearing he might say something he would regret on camera. In an interview with the Daily Star, he mentioned: "My mum forgets the cameras are there. Within five minutes of us starting, she's gone. And that's when I worry. "She is very much herself. But there's being yourself and then there's taking it so far that you could ruin your son's career. "I'm always like, 'You can't say that, mum'. The s*** she comes out with... if they were aired, I wouldn't have a career. I'm going to have to buy a gag off the internet."
South Wales Argus
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
EastEnders star Clair Norris breaks silence on shock exit
Clair Norris, who plays Bernie Taylor, joined fellow castmates at the British Soap Awards to see EastEnders scoop an impressive eight gongs. The 27-year-old addressed her exit for the first time in a post from the night on Instagram. Alongside a glamourous picture, Clair wrote: "My last @thebritishsoapawards with my EE family. We [broom emoji] up last night, 8 awards & I couldn't be prouder to be a part of this team! What a way to end this amazing journey, head held high & beaming from ear to ear." Fans and fellow soap stars were quick to comment their support for Clair under the post. James Farrar, who plays Zack Hudson, wrote: "Head held HIGH' while Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell, simply put: 'Love you'. Clair's character, Bernie, first arrived on the soap in 2017 with her mum Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) and brother Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). However, she's the last one of her family members left on the Square with her mum leaving EastEnders in 2023, shortly followed by the murder of her brother Keanu on Christmas Day. What happens to Bernie in EastEnders? Bernie will exit later this year as part of a 'dramatic' storyline, according to The Sun. While the full storyline is yet to be revealed, the exit reportedly didn't come as a surprise to Clair. "She was the last Taylor standing and it's time to close the chapter on them and let Clair go on to do other things,' The Sun wrote. However, fans were less than impressed at the revelation. EastEnders fans hope Bernie isn't 'killed off' One fan posted on X, formerly Twitter: 'I'm absolutely gutted the lovely Clair Norris has been axed from EastEnders. I really liked her recent 'bad Bernie' phase. (Please don't kill her off).' While another said: 'Congrats to you Clair and all at Eastenders. You've been amazing as Bernie, good luck for the rest of your career.' 'Bernie's acting has been great,' another user added. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders star says ‘what a way to end' as she breaks silence on shock axe after eight years
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS legend has broken her silence after being sensationally axed from the soap. The actress, who has been on the Square for eight years, shared her emotional reaction with fans after her final scenes aired. 6 Clair Norris opened up about her exit after reuniting with the cast and crew at the British Soap Awards Credit: Getty 6 The soap's new boss Ben Wadey axed her character Bernie Taylor Credit: Getty 6 Bernie was the last member of the Taylor family on the show Credit: BBC The fan favourite, played by Clair Norris, bowed out as Bernie Taylor in a heart-breaking twist after nearly a decade in Albert Square. Her final scenes saw Bernie say an emotional goodbye to Walford, leaving fans gutted over her unexpected exit - and speculating over whether it's really the last we'll see of her. The 27-year-old joined her fellow castmates at this year's British Soap Awards - where the EastEnders won a total of 8 awards. This included wins for Best British Soap, Best Single Episode and Scene of the Year for Angie Watts' surprise return. Glammed up in a gorgeous teal dress, Clair posted a photos of herself on the red carpet on Instagram. She wrote in the caption: "My last @thebritishsoapawards with my EE family. We [broom emoji] up last night, 8 awards & I couldn't be prouder to be apart of this team! What a way to end this amazing journey, head held high & beaming from ear to ear." Clair was supported by both fans as colleagues in her post, with James Farrar, who plays Zack Hudson writing: "Head held HIGH". Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell, commented: "Love you". And Elijah Holloway, who plays Harry Mitchell, said: "We looked lovely didn't we." The BBC soap has been going through a transition stage with new producer Ben Wadey taking over. Coronation Street and Emmerdale humiliated at British Soap Awards as rival soap wins EIGHT gongs The Sun revealed the beloved character's exit back in May. However, it didn't come as a surprise to star Clair as she said: "Every time a soap gets a new boss they want to make their own changes - it's nothing personal. "The writing has been on the wall for Bernie for some time so it wasn't really a surprise to Clair. 'She was the last Taylor standing and it's time to close the chapter on them and let Clair go on to do other things.' British Soap Awards 2025: Winners List Here's who took home trophys at the 2025 British Soap Awards Best Single Episode - Eastenders: Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985 Best Young Performer - Emmerdale Scene Of The Year - Eastenders: Angie Watts' Shock Return Best Newcomer - Hollyoaks: Isabelle Smith as Frankie Osborne Villain Of The Year - Eastenders: Navin Chowdhry as Nish Panesar Best Family - Hollyoaks: The Osbornes Best Dramatic Performance - Eastenders: Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Best On-Screen Partnership - Eastenders: Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter as Patrick & Yolande Trueman Outstanding Achievement Award - Coronation Street: David Neilson Best Comedy Performance - Eastenders: Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson The Tony Warren Award - Emmerdale: Mike Plant Best Storyline - Hollyoaks: Sibling Sexual Abuse Best Leading Performer - Eastenders: Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater Best British Soap - Eastenders Bernie first arrived in Walford in 2017 alongside mum Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) and brother Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). However, she's the last one of her family members left on the Square with her mum Karen leaving EastEnders in 2023, shortly followed by the murder of her brother Keanu on Christmas Day. While the Taylors are be gone, the Branning family is getting a boost. Actor Jake Wood is returning to the show as Max Branning after a four year absence. And he won't be returning alone. The BBC soap is set to begin rebuilding one of its main families with the Brannings to take centre stage once more. Max's comeback will also see his son Oscar arrive in Walford for the first time since 2017 - and he's being played by a brand new recast. Actor Pierre Moullier will play the now teenage Oscar taking over the role from Charlee Hall who last appeared in eight years ago. A source said: 'It is an exceptional bout of casting - Pierre looks more like a younger Jake than Jake did himself. It's uncanny. 'He's going to bring something new to Oscar and the character will definitely set the cat amongst the pigeons in the Square.' 6 Jake Wood is making a shock return as loverat Max Branning Credit: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes 6 Oscar Branning was last seen in 2017 in EastEnders - but is now returning Credit: BBC
The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders star says ‘what a way to end' as she breaks silence on shock axe after eight years
EASTENDERS legend has broken her silence after being sensationally axed from the soap. The actress, who has been on the 6 Clair Norris opened up about her exit after reuniting with the cast and crew at the British Soap Awards Credit: Getty 6 The soap's new boss Ben Wadey axed her character Bernie Taylor Credit: Getty 6 Bernie was the last member of the Taylor family on the show Credit: BBC The fan favourite, played by Clair Norris, Her final scenes saw Bernie say an emotional goodbye to The 27-year-old joined her fellow castmates at this year's This included wins for Best British Soap, Best Single Episode and Scene of the Year for Angie Watts' surprise return . read more on eastenders Glammed up in a gorgeous teal dress, Clair posted a photos of herself on the red carpet on Instagram. She wrote in the caption: "My last @thebritishsoapawards with my EE family. We [broom emoji] up last night, 8 awards & I couldn't be prouder to be apart of this team! What a way to end this amazing journey, head held high & beaming from ear to ear." Clair was supported by both fans as colleagues in her post, with James Farrar , who plays Zack Hudson writing: "Head held HIGH". Emma Barton, who plays Honey Mitchell, commented: "Love you". Most read in Soaps And Elijah Holloway, who plays Harry Mitchell, said: "We looked lovely didn't we." The BBC soap has been going through a transition stage with new producer Ben Wadey taking over. Coronation Street and Emmerdale humiliated at British Soap Awards as rival soap wins EIGHT gongs The Sun revealed the However, it didn't come as a surprise to star Clair as she said: "Every time a soap gets a new boss they want to make their own changes - it's nothing personal. "The writing has been on the wall for Bernie for some time so it wasn't really a surprise to Clair. 'She was the last Taylor standing and it's time to close the chapter on them and let Clair go on to do other things.' British Soap Awards 2025: Winners List Here's who took home trophys at the 2025 British Soap Awards Best Single Episode - Eastenders: Phil's Psychosis: The Mitchells In 1985 Best Young Performer - Emmerdale Scene Of The Year - Eastenders: Angie Watts' Shock Return Best Newcomer - Hollyoaks: Isabelle Smith as Frankie Osborne Villain Of The Year - Eastenders: Navin Chowdhry as Nish Panesar Best Family - Hollyoaks: The Osbornes Best Dramatic Performance - Eastenders: Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Best On-Screen Partnership - Eastenders: Rudolph Walker & Angela Wynter as Patrick & Yolande Trueman Outstanding Achievement Award - Coronation Street: David Neilson Best Comedy Performance - Eastenders: Patsy Palmer as Bianca Jackson The Tony Warren Award - Emmerdale: Mike Plant Best Storyline - Hollyoaks: Sibling Sexual Abuse Best Leading Performer - Eastenders: Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater Best British Soap - Eastenders Bernie first arrived in Walford in 2017 alongside mum Karen Taylor (Lorraine Stanley) and brother Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). However, she's the last one of her family members left on the Square with her mum Karen leaving EastEnders in 2023, shortly followed by the murder of her brother Keanu on Christmas Day. While the Taylors are be gone, the Branning family is getting a boost. Actor And he won't be returning alone. The BBC soap is set to begin rebuilding one of its main families with the Brannings to take centre stage once more. Max's comeback will also see his son Oscar arrive in Walford for the first time since 2017 - and he's being played by a brand new recast. Actor Pierre Moullier will play the now teenage Oscar taking over the role from Charlee Hall who last appeared in eight years ago. A source said: 'It is an exceptional bout of casting - Pierre looks more like a younger Jake than Jake did himself. It's uncanny. 'He's going to bring something new to Oscar and the character will definitely set the cat amongst the pigeons in the Square.' 6 Jake Wood is making a shock return as loverat Max Branning Credit: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes 6 Oscar Branning was last seen in 2017 in EastEnders - but is now returning Credit: BBC 6 Actor Pierre Moullier is playing Oscar for his comeback Credit: ISO
