Two beloved Strictly Come Dancing pros will have the chance to put their feet up for a night of telly as they trade the ballroom for the living room on Celebrity Gogglebox. Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu have been confirmed to join the Channel 4 reality TV lineup for the new season this week where they'll share snacks and "genuine, feel-good moments" over various shows.
The dancers are both returning to Strictly for the upcoming season amid the recent pro cull. Before they take to the dance floor this September, Amy and Carlos are relaxing as part of this week's new Celebrity Gogglebox pairing.
Armed with their snacks of choice — mini pretzels, sweet & salty popcorn and different types of melon — the duo are ready to share their unfiltered opinions on the best TV has to offer at the moment.
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The two pros discussed their snack selection, with Carlos stating that chocolate-covered mini pretzels contain "too much sugar" and that it "ages you", while they vowed to be "brutally honest" during their Gogglebox duty.
Ahead of her appearance this week, Amy reflected on Gogglebox being "such a treat".
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"Celebrity Gogglebox was fab-u-lous! I'm so used to being on my feet performing, it was such a treat to sit back, laugh, and react to all those brilliant shows," she said.
"Of course, I loved being able to share those genuine, feel-good moments with Carlos and everyone watching at home."
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Meanwhile, Carlos said he's "very expressive" and doesn't "hold back" when watching TV.
"I had the best time – honestly, it was so much fun! I'm very expressive anyway, so you can imagine, I don't hold back when I'm watching TV!" the pro said.
"Celebrity Gogglebox is all about emotion, humour and just enjoying yourself, and that's exactly what I love. It felt like me and Amy were having our own little party on the sofa!"
Celebrity Gogglebox airs this Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.
Strictly Come Dancing will return to the BBC later this year.
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