Hollywood’s Hannah Waddingham has become the ‘biggest Celebrity Gogglebox signing in years’ as she makes her debut on the new series – and fans want her to have a permanent slot.
The Ted Lasso actress, 50, joined Friday evening’s line-up alongside her famous pal Tim Minchin.
And according to reports, show bosses ‘couldn’t believe their luck’ with the exciting signing.
A source told Daily Star: ‘Getting Hannah on board is a major coup. She’s such hot property at the moment… so many shows want her.
‘This is one of the biggest signings in the history of Celebrity Gogglebox.’
The insider added: ‘Hannah and Tim are a great combination. They have great banter that’s perfect for Celebrity Gogglebox.’
Hollywood’s Hannah Waddingham has become the ‘biggest Celebrity Gogglebox signing in years’ as she makes her debut on the new series – and fans want her to have a permanent slot
The Ted Lasso actress, 50, joined Friday evening’s line-up alongside her famous pal Tim Minchin
Hannah is best known for being in Game of Thrones, when she was cast as Septa Unella, as well as her roles in Ted Lasso and Benidorm.
Taking to X to share their thoughts, viewers shared: ‘#Gogglebox please have Hannah Waddingham and Tim Minchin on more episodes they are fabulous;
‘How tf did they get Hannah Waddingham on Celeb Gogglebox?! I am fully invested #CelebrityGogglebox;
‘Altho someone needs to tell her she’s not watching tv right. She looks stunning, but binging tv requires a bare face, messy bun and pj’s/sweatpants, not the perfect look she’s got going on rn #CelebrityGogglebox;
‘HANNAH WADDINGHAM??!!!! #celebritygogglebox #Celebritygogglebox.’
Other celebs that featured included This Morning’s Alison Hammond and broadcaster Sara Cox.
The Sun previously revealed that Luke Littler had agreed to join the show.
Last year, Hannah revealed she has trouble finding a guy because she’s ‘so picky’ and a lot of them are grumpy old men.
According to reports, show bosses ‘can’t believe their luck’ with the exciting signing
Taking to X to share their thoughts, viewers shared their excitement at them both being on the show
Hannah has an eight-year-old daughter Kitty, who she shares with Italian hotelier Gianluca Cugnetto.
Their last red carpet appearance was at The Olivier Awards in London in April 2022, and while Hannah has never spoken out about the break up, in 2023 she referred to herself as a single mother in an interview.
Asked by Michelle Visage on the if she had time for men, Hannah initially joked ‘no’, before adding: ‘I mean I think we all have time if you make time.
‘But I’m a pretty picky girl really and have such a very specific kind of criteria of things.
‘One of the main things with guys, just come on man, positivity – positivity and charisma and I’m your gal.
‘But there’s an awful lot of misogs (miserable old gits) out there. I don’t need it.’
She added: ‘I don’t go much on stereotypical cutey pie, whatever, sexy, whatever.
Hannah is best known for being in Game of Thrones, when she was cast as Septa Unella
‘I want a guy that scoops me up and goes ‘I’ve got you, I don’t care if you’ve got your make-up on or not, I’m happy to lie in bed with you and have Marmite on toast and a glass of milk.
‘And just be a lovely positive, charismatic soul.’
While Hannah keeps her personal life incredibly private, her most significant recent relationship was with the father of her child, Gianluca.
The pair are thought to have started dating in 2012 after the actress met the Italian hotelier through a mutual friend.
They started dating officially shortly after and welcomed Kitty in 2016 after years of fertility issues.
