The shows Gogglebox’s couch critics would like to press pause on

The shows Gogglebox’s couch critics would like to press pause on

As the reality show begins its 10th season,original Gogglebox couch critics Matt Dalton and Faye Kontos reveal the shows they would happily put on mute.

  • byBridget McManus

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  • byAriel Fowkes
A MAFS bride broke the toilet taboo,and women everywhere nodded

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From SBS doco vibes to reality gold:The evolution of Married At First Sight

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Face your fears,work your bum off – how to succeed in Dance Life

Face your fears,work your bum off – how to succeed in Dance Life

Filmmaker Luke Cornish went behind the scenes to capture the trauma and joy of dancing at Sydney’s renowned Brent Street Performing Arts school.

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Gladiators is back! More shiny,loud,camp and silly than ever
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The home-building show that’s getting a makeover
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  • byBridget McManus
Great British Bake Off or Great British Host Off?

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  • byNell Geraets