Gogglebox fan-favourite responds to rumour he and wife are quitting show
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Gogglebox star Dave Griffiths has addressed rumours that he and wife Shirley have quit the show.
The Caerphilly-based couple, who have been on the Channel 4 show since 2015, sparked concern among viewers when Dave travelled to Dubai without his wife.
He confirmed he was jetting off after filming wrapped on the latest season, sharing a video from Birmingham airport as well as snaps of his son Simon.
With fans concerned over Shirley's absence, a friend commented on a photo: "Have a brilliant time, tell Shirl am asking for her (sic)."
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The star confirmed Shirley would not be joining him on the trip, writing: "All right, lovely ime not with shirley ime with my boy long story, but ile give her your love when I get back hope you and Georgia are good will keep in touch xxxxx (sic)."
He responded to a fan who said they had heard the couple are leaving the show while calling the couple "brilliant and funny".
But Dave put their mind at rest as well as for other fans, confirming: "No, we are not leaving."
It comes as the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox has been announced ahead of its return on Friday (June 7).
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Among the star-studded cast are Rylan and his mother Linda, comedians Babatunde Aléshé and Mo Gilligan, former EastEnders star Danny Dyer and daughter Dani, radio host Nick Grimshaw and niece Liv, Paralympian Ellie Simmonds and fellow Strictly star Richie Anderson, and Happy Mondays icons Shaun Ryder and Bez.
Celebrity Gogglebox fan favourite Jane McDonald also announced her return with Sue Ravey on social media.
In an Instagram post sharing the news, she wrote: "Sue and I are back on Celebrity Gogglebox! Turn the TV on and get the snacks ready!! The new series starts on Friday 7th June at 10.10pm on @channel4.”
Gogglebox airs and streams on Channel 4.
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