Gogglebox Australia
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment, Television production |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Shine Australia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
| Products | Reality television series |
| Parent | Shine Australia |
Gogglebox Australia is an Australian reality television series broadcast on Network 10. Adapted from the original British format of the same title, it is produced by Shine Australia. Initially, it was a joint venture between the subscription television (STV) channel Lifestyle (owned by Foxtel) and the free-to-air (FTA) broadcaster Network 10, premiering first on Lifestyle before airing on Network 10 the following day.
Production
Derived from the 2013 UK program Gogglebox, this series showcases ten households from various backgrounds across Australia who share their reactions to popular television programs and movies. The show uses remote-operated cameras to capture authentic conversations, while narration is provided by Jo Van Es, whose tone has shifted from impartial to more dynamic throughout the series.
The debut season contained ten episodes and was broadcast between February and April 2015 on both Lifestyle and Network 10. Due to favorable audience feedback, the show was renewed multiple times: season two launched in late 2015; season three in April 2016; season four in August 2016; season five in February 2017; and season six in October 2017. In November 2017, Foxtel announced two further ten-episode seasons for 2018. Season nine made its debut in February 2019.
The series continued with season twelve premiering in August 2020, followed by season thirteen in February 2021, and season fourteen in September 2021.
In October 2021, Foxtel revealed plans for a celebrity edition set to air in 2022. This special included well-known figures such as Hamish and Zoë Foster Blake, with the full lineup disclosed in February 2022. Additional celebrities like Dylan Alcott, Andy Allen, Tim Campbell, and Anthony Callea joined subsequently. Encouraged by positive reception, more celebrity specials were commissioned. A second celebrity edition was scheduled for October 2023 across Lifestyle and Network 10, with participating stars announced shortly before broadcast.
On 25 July 2022, cast member Di Kershaw passed away following a short illness. In November 2024, Foxtel ended its involvement with Gogglebox Australia, designating Network 10 as the sole broadcaster from 2025 onward.
Current
| Participants | Seasons | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Symon and Adam | Seasons 1–10, 14–present | Close friends and cheeky mates who met during a Melbourne pub crawl while studying physiotherapy. They completed their studies and started their careers by season three. After leaving post-season ten, they returned in season fourteen. |
| Anastasia and Faye | Seasons 1–present | Sisters of Greek heritage born and raised in Melbourne. |
| The Dalton family | Seasons 1–present | Parents Matt and Kate with daughters Holly and Millie residing in Toorak, Melbourne. |
| Keith and Lee | Seasons 1–present | Married couple of over three decades living in an outer northern suburb of Melbourne. |
| Matty, Sarah Marie and Jad | Seasons 6–present | Sydney-based Lebanese Australian family; Matty is sibling to Dubai radio personality Kris Fade. Their sons Malik (since 2020) and Lyon (since 2023) occasionally join them. Sarah Marie was largely absent from seasons seventeen through twenty due to maternity leave. |
| Tim and Leanne | Seasons 9–present | Siblings originating from Melbourne. |
| Milo and Nic | Seasons 11–present | Best friends and housemates who met working at a Gold Coast surf retail outlet. |
| The Delpechitra family | Seasons 1–13, 15–present | Sri Lankan immigrant parents Patrick and Tracey with children Wendel, Ethan, and Vestal living in western Sydney. They were absent during season fourteen due to COVID-19 restrictions but returned for season fifteen. |
| Kevin, Bob, Mia & Jared | Seasons 16–present | Brisbane-based First Nations family unit consisting of partners Bob and Kevin along with university friends Mia and Jared. Mia’s daughter Malaya has appeared intermittently since 2025. |
| Mia, Bree & Lainey | Seasons 19–present | Sisters Mia and Bree together with best friend Lainey from the Shire area of southern Sydney. |
Former
| Participants | Seasons | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Silbery family | Seasons 3–20 | A trio of female relatives spanning three generations—great-grandmother Emily Milligan, mother Kerry, and daughter Isabelle—residing in Melbourne. Emily withdrew in 2023 following a dementia diagnosis and transition to aged care. During their concluding 2024 season, Kerry and Isabelle were occasionally accompanied by Isabelle's daughter Ruby. |
| Mick and Di | Seasons 1–15 | A married couple of nearly five decades specializing in Indigenous art, living in Sydney's inner city. Di passed away in July 2022; the premiere of season 16 was dedicated in her memory. |
| Kaday and Chantel | Seasons 11–14 | A couple who met while living in the same apartment complex in Sydney's Eastern suburbs. They did not participate in season 15. |
| The Elias Family | Seasons 11–13 | Parents Les and Danielle with their children Jacob, Lily-Rose, and Ivy from Sydney’s suburban areas. They were absent during season 14 due to COVID-19 restrictions and did not return for season 15. |
| The Jackson family | Seasons 1–10 | Stacey and Grant, parents of six children, based in Penrith, western Sydney. |
| Angie and Yvie | Seasons 1–8 | Housemates from the Sunshine Coast recognized for their dog fostering efforts. Their departure followed season 8 as Angie relocated, affecting travel feasibility. |
| Wayne and Tom | Seasons 1–8 | A Melbourne couple engaged with three children; their household included their dog Satie (now deceased). They exited after season 8. |
| The Kidd family | Seasons 1–2 | Stuart and Janet with sons Michael, daughter-in-law Elena, and Roger from the Blue Mountains. They did not continue into season 3 due to scheduling conflicts. Stuart died by suicide in May 2018; the season 8 premiere was dedicated to him. |
| Zina and Vivian | Seasons 3–5 | Longtime friends and housemates from Melbourne. They did not return for season 6 as Vivian relocated overseas and Zina pursued other interests. |
Cast timeline
- Notes
Celebrity Gogglebox
Below is a list of notable personalities who have appeared on the Celebrity Gogglebox special editions.
| Participants | Edition | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamish Blake alongside Zoë Foster Blake | Special 1 | 2022 | |
| Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin | Specials 1–2 | 2022–2023 | |
| Dave Hughes | Holly Ife | Special 1 | 2022 |
| Kate Langbroek and Tess Hughes | Special 2 | 2023 | |
| Julia Morris and Nazeem Hussain | — | Special 1 | 2022 |
| Urzila Carlson | Special 2 | 2023 | |
| Matt Preston and Lachy Hulme | Special 1 | 2022 | |
| Alex Perry, Joh Bailey and Cheyenne Tozzi | Special 1 | 2022 | |
| Celia Pacquola and Luke McGregor | Special 1 | 2022 | |
| Dylan Alcott and Andy Allen | Specials 1–2 | 2022–2023 | |
| Tim Campbell and Anthony Callea | Specials 1–2 | 2022–2023 | |
| Carrie Bickmore and Fifi Box | Special 2 | 2023 | |
| Anne Edmonds and Lloyd Langford | Special 2 | 2023 | |
| Krissy Marsh and Nicole O'Neill | Special 2 | 2023 | |
| Darren Purchese and Natalie Tran | Special 2 | 2023 | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award event | Category | Outcome | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Logie Awards of 2016 | Best Factual Program | Template:Won | |
| 6th AACTA Awards | AACTA Award for Best Light Entertainment Television Series | Template:Nominated | ||
| 2017 | Logie Awards of 2017 | Best Factual Program | Template:Won | |
| Most Outstanding Factual or Documentary Program | Template:Nom | |||
| 2018\ | \ Logie Awards of 2018\ | \ Most Popular Entertainment Program\ | \ Template:Won\ | |
| \8th AACTA Awards\\ | \Best Entertainment Program\ | \Template:Nom\ | ||
| 2019\ | Logie Awards of 2019\ | \ Most Popular Entertainment Program\ | \ Template:Won\ | |
| \ Most Outstanding Entertainment Program\ | \ Template:Nom\ | |||
| \9th AACTA Awards\\ | \ Best Factual Entertainment Program\ | \ Template:Nom\ | ||
| \ 2020\ | \10th AACTA Awards\\ | \ Best Factual Entertainment Program\ | \ Template:Won\ | |
| \ 2023\ | \Logie Awards of 2023\\ | \ Most Popular Entertainment Program\ | \ Template:Won\ | |
| \ 2025\ | \Logie Awards of 2025\\ | \ Best Structured Reality Program\ | \ Template:Nom\ |
Spin-off
On November 4, 2016, a related series named Common Sense Australia was greenlit. Similar to Gogglebox Australia, this show is an Australian version adapted from a British original, with commissioning shared between Foxtel and Network Ten.
The UK counterpart broadcast its initial three seasons on E4, followed by a fourth on the streaming service, 4 on Demand.
External links
- (10Play)
- (LifeStyle channel)
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