November 9th 2024.
Appearing on a popular television show may seem like a dream come true for many, but for one Gogglebox star, it was far from enjoyable. In a recent episode of his podcast, Frank Skinner, a comedian and long-time collaborator of David Baddiel, revealed that his experience on the show was one he never wants to repeat.
Skinner and Baddiel first joined forces in the 90s for the BBC series Fantasy Football League and went on to host the popular ITV talk show, Baddiel and Skinner Unplanned, from 2000 to 2005. However, their appearance on the Gogglebox Stand Up to Cancer Special marked their first time on screen together in nearly 20 years.
Despite the reunion, Skinner, who is 67 years old, admitted that filming the show was not enjoyable. He even compared it to one of his most disastrous stand-up shows on the Isle of Man. During a recent episode of his podcast, Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast, he said, "You know when I said I didn't enjoy doing the gig on the Isle of Man, well it was a glorious pleasure compared to filming Gogglebox."
Skinner went on to explain that the experience felt heavily produced. The producers would prompt them to talk about certain things and even ask them to stay on topic. This made the whole experience feel forced and unenjoyable for Skinner. "And pretty soon I'm thinking 'just please make this stop'," he said.
He also recalled a conversation with a producer where he expressed his disappointment with the show and said he had no plans to watch the episode. He still hasn't watched it to this day. Despite his negative experience, Skinner did mention that the producer was a really nice guy and even got him fish and chips.
However, he couldn't help but take a subtle swipe at the regular Gogglebox couch critics, saying they probably need a lot of guidance from producers. He did acknowledge that the show has found a winning formula, but for him, it was not an enjoyable experience.
Skinner's co-star, David Baddiel, also shared his thoughts on the show, saying he was a big fan and accepting the offer to appear on the celebrity special was not a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Skinner joked that it was a better deal than cycling up K2 or carrying a fridge to Istanbul for charity.
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In conclusion, appearing on a popular television show may seem like a dream come true, but for Frank Skinner, it was not an enjoyable experience. Despite reuniting with his long-time collaborator David Baddiel, the heavily produced show left him feeling disappointed and unfulfilled. It's safe to say that we won't be seeing him on Gogglebox again anytime soon.
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