July 21st 2023.
Chris Packham was apprehensive about his role on Celebrity Gogglebox. The Springwatch star, 62, was set to join his stepdaughter Megan McCubbin on the beloved Channel 4 programme, alongside the likes of Katherine Ryan and Rylan Clark.
Chris was concerned about what the cameras might catch him saying as a television sofa critic, but it was his stepdaughter's admiration for Gogglebox that inspired him. He revealed that he had watched the show "from time to time".
He commented, "I was more worried about the fact that they film it in a way where there's no one in the room, you're there with just some cameras and I do let rip at things. I do say, in the comfort of my own home, I'm ruthlessly critical of whatever we're watching."
Chris also spoke about watching one particular show on Kate Thornton's White Wine Question Time podcast, Is It Cake? He said, "I love artistry, I admire people who hone their skills. I have a sneaking admiration for that, but at the same time, I'm asking why? There's a lot of skills you can master in life, that's a strange one to choose. But nevertheless I have a sneaking admiration for people who can make a cake truly look like anything."
Fortunately, despite his worries, Chris won over Gogglebox fans. Many viewers took to social media to express their admiration for the wildlife expert, with one saying, "I have just discovered Chris Packham on Gogglebox and it is perfection". Another commented, "Chris Packham on every episode of Gogglebox from now on please".
Chris' debut on Celebrity Gogglebox airs tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm. If you have any celebrity stories, videos or pictures, get in touch with The Agency entertainment team.
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