Gogglebox viewers demand change minutes into show after controversial clip

Gogglebox viewers are up in arms over a controversial segment aired in the latest episode on Friday, April 4. As Channel 4's beloved lineup of telly-watching families, couples, and friends settled in to review the week's TV offerings, one particular clip sparked backlash from the cast, prompting calls for changes to the popular series. Just minutes in, the cast were seen watching and ITV news clip cantered around U.S. President Donald Trump's bid to acquire the region of Greenland.

The clip showed the president speaking, and a clip of Vice President J.D. Vance talking at a Greenlandic military base about a U.S. presence ensuring the safety of the region. But several member of the cast were heard throwing slurs at the American leaders, and dubbing them "brain dead". Fans at home were quick to slam the segment, proclaiming "Take politics out the show" and accusing the network of having a hidden agenda.

One viewer blasted: "#gogglebox i love the show but the contestants shouldn't be talking about politics. it' just going to alienate loads of people. Keep politics off the show please channel$!"

Someone else agreed: "I like Gogglebox but I'm getting sick of the anti Trump rhetoric every week. I know Channel 4 are full of leftie, slightly dim, soyboys, but leave the programme alone & stop using it to make vapid political points."

More cimed in, adding: "This show has been pushing the lefty propaganda for so long! Notice how they only show a select number of families when talking about the republicans. It's suppose to be a consensus of opinions," and " is by far the best show on TV but please leave politics alone. This bunch of thick lefties haven't got a clue!!"

Others dissed the contestants for having "TDS" - also known as Trump derangement syndrome, whereby everything he does causes total uproar.

"Watching Gogglebox discuss Greenland/Trump/Vance and every family has TDS," said one viewer. Another echoed: "Ooh people are triggered in the comments again because the Goggleboxers can't stand Trump."

Other accused the show of "going woke". "Its an amazing coincidence but everyone on gogglebox has exactly the same woke view of the world. Ok ,probably not a coincidence!" blasted one fan. Another penned: " has gone Woke" with a sad face emoji.

Gogglebox viewers were taken aback during a recent episode when longtime star Giles Wood echoed Donald Trump's criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's attire.

The controversy unfolded on TV after Trump met with Zelensky at the White House, where tensions rose over Zelensky's military-style sweatshirt and perceived lack of gratitude.

During the Gogglebox airing on 7 March, Giles remarked to his wife, Mary Killen, "With hindsight, Mary, it might have been better if he had worn a suit," aligning with Trump's earlier sarcastic comment on Zelensky's casual look.

The conversation also touched on Trump's interaction with US Vice President JD Vance, leading to more agreement from Giles, much to Mary's chagrin who accused him of siding with the "wrong'uns."