Shaun Ryder and Bez to return for third series of Celebrity Gogglebox

It kicks off on Friday 4th June 2021

Bez and Shaun Ryder for Celebrity Gogglebox
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 25th May 2021

Happy Mondays stars Shaun Ryder and Bez have confirmed they will appear in the third series of Celebrity Gogglebox.

The music icons previously appeared in two episodes of series 1 of Celebrity Gogglebox in 2019 and five episodes of the second series in 2020.

Happy Mondays announced on social media today that Shaun Ryder and Bez will return for series 3 of Celebrity Gogglebox when it starts on Friday 4th June at 9pm on Channel 4.

DJ Clara Amfo, presenter Clare Balding, TV star Lorraine Kelly and Spice Girl Mel C will all make their Gogglebox debuts in the new series alongside former Premier League footballers Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.

Celebrity Gogglebox veterans Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv, Roman Kemp and his dad Martin as well as Denise Van Outen and her partner Eddie will all make a welcome return. They will also once again be joined by new parents Iain Stirling and Laura Whitmore.

Check out the Celebrity Gogglebox 2021 line-up:

Joel Dommett and Hannah Cooper

The Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett confirmed on Instagram that he and his model wife Hannah Cooper would be joining the Celebrity Gogglebox sofa in June 2021.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell

Derry Girls stars Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell joined the show on Friday 25th June.

Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling

Love Island voiceover Iain Stirling gives hilarious commentary as his job, so we can't wait to hear his comments on Gogglebox! The comedian will be joined alongside his wife, Love Island host Laura Whitmore.

Denise van Outen and Eddie Boxshall

Following her appearance on The Masked Singer, Denise van Outen and her partner Eddie Boxshall have returned for series three of Celebrity Gogglebox.

Anne-Marie and Tom Jones

Superstar singers and The Voice UK judges Anne-Marie and Tom Jones have also teamed up for the new series.

Martin and Roman Kemp

Father and son duo Martin and Roman Kemp are back for series three of Celebrity Gogglebox.

Bez and Shaun Ryder

Happy Mondays star Bez and Shaun Ryder will once again reunite for the third series.

Clare Balding and Alice Arnold

Presenter and author Clare Balding has been announced for series three of Celebrity Gogglebox! She will be joined on the sofa by her wife Alice Arnold.

Mel C

Singer and Spice Girl Mel C has also be lined up to appear in the next series. 'Sporty Spice' will be joined by her brother Paul.

Clara Amfo

DJ and presenter Clara Amfo will also be enjoying 'lots of great telly' in the next series of Celebrity Gogglebox. She will settle on the sofa with her brother Andy.

Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards

Former Premier League stars and football pundits Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards will also be making their Celebrity Gogglebox debuts.

Lorraine Kelly and Rosie Smith

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly will also join the Celebrity Gogglebox family this year. She'll be joined by her daughter Rosie Smith.

Nick Grimshaw and Liv Grimshaw

Nick Grimshaw and his niece Liv will also be returning to the Celebrity Gogglebox line-up!

Gyles Brandreth and Maureen Lipman

The lovely Gyles Brandreth and Maureen Lipman will reunite for series three.

Sunetra Sarker and Georgia Taylor

These two bring lots of laughs so we can't wait to see them again!

Chris Eubank Sr and Chris Eubank Jr

Boxing legend Chris Eubank Sr and his son Chris Eubank Jr have also been confirmed for the new series.

Zoe Ball and Woody Cook

Returning to the Celebrity Gogglebox line-up is Zoe Ball and her son Woody Cook.

Anne-Marie and Ed Sheeran

Anne-Marie took a break from her regular seat next to Sir Tom Jones to tune in with none other than 'Bad Habits' legend Ed Sheeran on Friday 9th.

Earlier this year, Shaun Ryder claimed he’s still being systematically targeted by aliens after a UFO landed in his home a few years back.

The Mancunian music icon, who previously hosted the TV series ‘Shaun Ryder On UFOs’ in 2013, said aliens keep appearing before him and he can’t escape them.

Meanwhile, Bez kicked off 2021 by launching his series of online fitness classes on YouTube called Get Buzzin’ With Bez. He's also due to appear in the upcoming series of Celebrity Masterchef.

Shaun Ryder will release his solo album ‘Visits From Future Technology’ on Friday 20th August 2021. He says of the record: “In my delusional ADHD brain it’s my Sgt. Pepper full of different flavoured songs”.

Happy Mondays support James on their upcoming UK arena tour and tickets are on sale from Absolute Radio Tickets now.

See James and Happy Mondays at the following shows:

NOVEMBER 2021

Leeds First Direct Arena – Thu 25th

Birmingham Utilita Arena – Fri 26th

Cardiff Motorpoint Arena – Sun 28th

Glasgow The SSE Hydro – Tue 30th

DECEMBER 2021

Dublin 3Arena – Wed 1st

Manchester AO Arena – Fri 3rd

London The SSE Arena, Wembley – Sat 4th

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