Overview

• The May 16 episode of Gogglebox featured multiple reality shows, including Virgin Island, Race Across the World, and Made in Chelsea, sparking widespread viewer complaints.
• Virgin Island, a new Channel 4 series about adult virgins exploring intimacy, drew particular criticism for its explicit sex therapy scene, which many viewers found inappropriate.
• Fans expressed frustration over the show’s growing emphasis on reality TV, calling for a return to soaps and dramas that once defined Gogglebox’s appeal.
• Social media users voiced concerns that the series may be losing its charm and warned of a potential decline in popularity if current trends continue.
• Channel 4 and Studio Lambert, the producers of Gogglebox, have not yet responded to the backlash or addressed calls for changes to the show’s format.