George Gilbey from Gogglebox rumoured for Celebrity Big Brother

23 May, 2014 - 6:11 PM by James

George Gilbey from Channel 4's couch-potato show Gogglebox has been offered a place in the next series of Celebrity Big Brother. The Daily Star reported that the electrician from Essex had been called for a meeting with producers to agree a deal. A researcher is said to have posted a message for George with his travel details. George appears on Gogglebox, series 2 of which ends Friday 23rd May, with step-dad Pete and mum Linda who live in Clacton-on-Sea. Other names linked so far with CBB - which will be shown after civilian Big Brother - include Josie Cunningham, Helen Flanagan, White Dee of Benefits Street, UKIP's Nigel Farage, Misfits star Lauren Socha, First Date's Adam Brooks, Tornado, Tulisa, Charlotte Dawson and Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst.

Comment posted by: Loukas

Quote: Producers want the 29-year-old, nicknamed Squeaky because of his high voice, for his comedy value. On the Channel 4 show, he comes across as an overgrown wimp as he sits on the sofa with his loudmouth mum Linda and stepdad Pete McGarry at their home in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Word leaked yesterday that he had been called for a meeting with CBB bosses to agree a deal. A researcher on the show posted a message for George with his travel details. A telly source said: “Ever since the new series of Gogglebox, fans have been calling on Channel 5 to grab one of them for Celebrity Big Brother. “George would be the butt of all jokes, but he has the good humour to take it well.” Last night Channel 5 declined to comment on the rumours. An insider on the hit show said: “The line-up has not yet been finalised.” The Daily Star Sandy & Sandra >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> George :/

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 11:59 AM

Comment posted by: ChristmasNeeve

Dom and Stef or Leon are the best, Sandy and Sandra are just annoying

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:00 PM

Comment posted by: Ramsay

I'd probably throw myself off a cliff if Sandy and Sandra went in :/

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:00 PM

Comment posted by: Ramsay

Quote: Originally Posted by Niamh. Dom and Stef or Leon are the best, Sandy and Sandra are just annoying Someone agrees Awh god they just try soooo hard it's so annoying

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:01 PM

Comment posted by: Jay.

George is a little annoying Would much prefer dom and steph

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:02 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

No, I still enjoy Gogglebox. If they all started appearing everywhere as though they think they're celebrities like Towie or something I'll start to hate them.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:04 PM

Comment posted by: Will.

I don't think gogglebox people should go in, they just all seem normal people and are never in the press or anything. I don't consider them celebrity's just people from a show. A bit like contestants from a quiz show. It's different if there from x. Factor of those sort of shows.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:05 PM

Comment posted by: Me. I Am Salman

for watching tv.. lol

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:06 PM

Comment posted by: Will.

And yeah they just watch tv, literally anyone of us could give opinions on shows.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:07 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

And of all the personalities on that show, he's one of the worst.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:07 PM

Comment posted by: Black Dagger

Urgh. Apart from the Michael's he is the absolute WORST. His mum >>> Steph and Dom or there is literally no point.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:15 PM

Comment posted by: Black Dagger

And yes, Sandy & Sandra have been terrible this series, so try-hard and loud.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:16 PM

Comment posted by: Will.

Steph and dom would be good, there's not been housemates like them. Sandy and Sandra would be good as we'll but that's it!

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:17 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

In regular BB maybe, not CBB.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:20 PM

Comment posted by: JohnnyBB

Anyone got a picture of him i cant remeber who he is?

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:22 PM

Comment posted by: Josy

I don't even know what GoggleBox is

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:22 PM

Comment posted by: Loukas

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyBB Anyone got a picture of him i cant remeber who he is? he's lying down on his dad http://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.c...ticleLandscape

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:23 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

Quote: Originally Posted by JohnnyBB Anyone got a picture of him i cant remeber who he is? The minger in the middle. http://db2.stb.s-msn.com/i/67/419AEB...98_w598_m2.jpg

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:23 PM

Comment posted by: JohnnyBB

Ooooh hed be boring him and hes hardly a celebrity is he?!!

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:25 PM

Comment posted by: Will.

Quote: Originally Posted by Marsh. In regular BB maybe, not CBB. Yeah I agree, they suit regular BB but not celebrity one. The show hasn't made them out to be celebirtys.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:31 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

But then again, I suppose it would be unfair to put them in the civilian one, given they've had TV exposure and would already have a fan base of sorts.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:33 PM

Comment posted by: StaceySlaterIceSkater

People like Steph, Dom, Leon and June, they're celebrities in my eye as they are the stars of one of the most successful shows on at the moment. George on the other hand (along with people such as Scarlett Moffat's parents, the Michael's daughter, the vicars husband and the German guys stepdaughter) are all background characters as far as I'm concerned

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:38 PM

Comment posted by: ChristmasNeeve

That Vicar is really annoying as well

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:39 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

Quote: Originally Posted by Pothuthic People like Steph, Dom, Leon and June, they're celebrities in my eye as they are the stars of one of the most successful shows on at the moment. George on the other hand (along with people such as Scarlett Moffat's parents, the Michael's daughter, the vicars husband and the German guys stepdaughter) are all background characters as far as I'm concerned So given the standard of celebrity we're used to it's the "background characters" that will do CBB.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:39 PM

Comment posted by: Marsh.

Quote: Originally Posted by Niamh. That Vicar is really annoying as well Her piano needs tuning too.

Published on: 21 May, 2014 - 12:39 PM