Gogglebox stars Sophie and Pete Sandiford have shocked fans after it was recently revealed that they are related to a UK comedy legend.
The Blackpool-based sibling duo have appeared on the Channel 4 show since 2017 and have since become fan favourites.
While both Sophie and Pete are often praised by viewers for their hilarious views and antics, a recent discover about the duos family has stunned fans.
As the pair are related to British comedy and children’s TV icons that also happen to be siblings.
This day 2018 with my great niece and nephew @PeteandSophie #Gogglebox pic.twitter.com/oFlNkV1ulf
— Paul Chuckle (@PaulChuckle2) March 3, 2019
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Sophie and Pete’s uncle is none other than comedy legend Paul Elliott and the late brother of Paul, Barry Elliott.
The connection was hinted at over the years but never confirmed, but now Paul shared an old picture of the happy family on X, formerly Twitter, captioning the post: “This day 2018 with my great niece and nephew @PeteandSophie #Gogglebox."
The Chuckle Brothers star also shared a picture with his niece and nephew in 2019 sharing: “Look who we had a very nice lunch with @pinklarkholme #ProudUncle @Petesandiford @PeteandSophie @llucyjohnson X."
In 2018, Gogglebox star Sophie took to X, formerly Twitter, to share a touching tribute to the late Barry Elliott who died from bone cancer in August of that year.
Sharing a tribute, she wrote: “A truly lovely and funny man to be around. You filled millions of childhoods with laughter and entertainment including mine and Peters."
Adding: “You will be sadly missed by many. Rest in peace Uncle Barry. Lots of love from me, to you.”
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Sophie and Pete are not the only Gogglebox stars to share a famous relative, as the former star of the Channel 4 show Marcus Luther had a famous son.
Marcus appeared on the show alongside his partner Mica Ven, but it was revealed that he had previously filmed for Gogglebox with his son from a previous relationship, boxer Shiloh Defreitas.
Shiloh is the older brother to Marcus and Mica’s son Yash, while Mica has two daughters, Sachelle and Shuggy.
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