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Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu Join Celebrity Gogglebox

Their Channel 4 sofa spot gives the pair extra visibility ahead of a confirmed BBC Strictly comeback in September.

Overview

  • Lorraine Kelly announced the duo’s appearance on her ITV show and the Celebrity Gogglebox episode airs on Channel 4 at 9pm on Friday, June 26.
  • Preview clips shown on Lorraine have Amy and Carlos saying they will be “brutally honest” as they watch and react to TV together.
  • The BBC has officially confirmed both dancers will return as Strictly Come Dancing professionals for the 2026 series starting in September.
  • Amy and Carlos recently toured the UK with their live show Amy & Carlos: Reborn, and Carlos won the most recent Strictly series with partner Karen Carney.
  • Amy’s public comeback from a 2023 stage‑three breast cancer diagnosis — followed by treatment and a 2025 return to the ballroom — frames this appearance as a personal and promotional milestone that boosts their profile across TV and live events.