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Celebrity Gogglebox ‘casts former X Factor judge and noughties pop star’ for new series

Former X Factor judge Tulisa Contosavlos has reportedly landed a new deal with Channel 4 and will be joining the cast of Celebrity Gogglebox.

It’s claimed the 34-year-old will be joined by her N-Dubz bandmates Dappy, 36, and Fazer, 36, on the popular Friday night programme.

The award-winning trio, who are set to release their first new album Timeless after thirteen years in August, will start filming for the Channel 4 show imminently.

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A TV insider told The Sun: “Gogglebox bosses are always looking for new stars to sign up and after N-Dubz made their comeback last year it seemed like a no-brainer.

N-Dubz will be reportedly joining Channel 4’s Gogglebox with her N-Dubz bandmates
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“All three of them don’t hold back when it comes to their opinions so mix that with the fact they are all related it’s the perfect new dynamic for the show.”

For the new series, N-Dubz will join Celebrity Gogglebox show regulars Rylan and his mum Linda, Denise Van Outen and Duncan James as well as Mo Gilligan and Babatunde Aleshe.

Viewers will get to see the much-loved show this Friday (June 16) at 10pm on Channel 4.

As well as N-Dubz, Not Over You Yet singer Tom Grennan, 28, also recently confirmed he will be joining the show and will appear alongside his dad.

Denise Van Outen will reportedly be returning with Duncan James
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Discussing his new role, Tom said: “I’ve said to him to be ready to become a national treasure. We’ve always been fans of the show and are both buzzing to be part of it.”

Last week, Tulisa headed over to her Instagram to promote the release of her album and the single Habibti.

Sharing a video where she could be seen giving a sultry look down the camera lens with Dappy and Fraser, she wrote: “TIMELESS – Our brand new studio album is coming on the 4th AUGUST.

“Pre-order it NOW to get our single Habibti -Link in Bio & story #TIMELESS.”

Denise Van Outen will be joining with Duncan James
(Image: ITV)

Heading over to the comment section, fans shared their excitement on the new release.

One follower wrote: “Love the promo I literally screamed with excitement can’t wait, just wow.”

Another said: “Looking forward to this babe.”

While a third gushed: “This album is going to be fire with a twist on the classics.”

Daily Star has contacted Channel 4 for comment.

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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk


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