Gogglebox viewers have criticised new additions to the show as "dreadful" and "irritating" while calling for the return of one "lovely" couple.

A new series of the Channel 4 programme started last night (Friday, September 5), which saw the introduction of five new families.

The hit reality series documents different households as they commentate on a range of TV shows from their homes.

These new cast members were:

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Friends Jake (27) and Calum (31) from Glasgow

The Gordon family, made up of Andre (49), Sarah (47) and their daughter Chee (25) from Surrey

Married couple Andrew (62) and Alfie (32) from the Cotswolds

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