Gogglebox returned for another instalment but one cast member was nowhere to be seen
Gogglebox star gutted and reveals reason for show absence as fans rally round(Image: Channel 4)
A beloved Gogglebox star was nowhere to be seen during the latest instalment and their family quickly explained why.
The long-running Channel 4 show returned to screens on Friday evening (February 13) for another episode. Back sharing their thoughts on the latest bits of telly were favourites like Pete and Sophie Sandiford and Ellie and Izzi Warner.
The Plummer brothers, Tremaine, Twaine, and Tristan, – who joined the programme in 2016 – returned too. But instead of the three of them, it was just Tremaine and Tristan sitting on the sofa.
On Instagram before the episode aired, the brothers explained why Twaine was missing. In the clip, they said: “It’s just the two T’s today as Twaine left us to go on holiday. So we’ve got a new member of the team now,” before picking up their adorable dog.
The post was captioned: “Meet the new member of the team… @trissy101 @trem_vi Brand new #Gogglebox tonight at 9pm on @channel4.”
Fans quickly flooded the comments section with support, and even Twaine replied and said: “Wish I was there,” along with sad face emojis. Someone else wrote: “Enjoy the holiday you are missed tonight.”
Another fan commented: “Happy Friday looking forward to watching you tonight. Hope he’s gone somewhere that’s sunny and dry.” A third follower declared: “He’s another good-looking Plummer I’m glad you’re back with us we don’t see enough of you guys.”
The Plummer brothers made their Gogglebox debut 10 years ago – and it didn’t take them long to become firm favourites with viewers.
Over the years, the brothers – who live in Bristol – have had fans in stitches thanks to their witty banter and one-liners and comical takes on the telly highlights.
Away from the TV show though, Tremaine – who is the eldest of the three siblings – presents a breakfast radio show on Bristol’s Ujima FM. Tristan has enjoyed a professional footballing career from 2007 too as well as other brother Twaine.
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Meanwhile Gogglebox welcomed several new faces to its cast last year, like Jake and Calum from Glasgow and the Gordon family from Surrey.
Other new stars included the likes of married couple Andrew and Alfie from the Cotswolds and mother-and-daughter-in-law team Sara and Lara from Yorkshire.
Gogglebox airs every Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.