Studio Lambert who is the producer of Channel 4 said that "He died after a short illness last weekend with his family by his side." Channel 4 gave the statement that Michael, his wife Carolyne and their children Louis, Alex, Katie and . We lost Mary and Andy. Brother Pascal made appearances on the show too. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. But they had no choice as the show has a strict no politicians rule. Gogglebox star Andy Michael has died at the age of 61 following a short illness. Sadly, there are some changes to the Gogglebox cast this year as The Michael family has decided to leave. Meanwhile all hell breaks loose when Linda reveals she is pulling out of The Vic deal, Corrie's Ryan death horror as condition rapidly deteriorates in Daisy romance tragedy. Tom Jones has also signed up to take part with his fellow The Voice coach Anne-Marie. *Celebrity Gogglebox airs Friday at 9pm on Channel 4, Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. They will no longer be appearing on Gogglebox due to the sad death of Andy. Andy passed away last weekend with his family by his side. Are Gogglebox fan favourites Steph and Dom returning to the show? "Beloved father to Katy, Alex, Pascal and Louis, and cherished husband of Carolyne, Andy was a much-loved and respected member of the Gogglebox family, and he will be very sadly . The Michaels were one of the original families on the show and took a break when dad Andrew stood for the UKIP Party. Her hand was interlinked with Andrews, who was wearing a preppy black blazer with chinos and a grey jumper. She wrote on Twitter at the time: "It's with great sadness that we must say goodbye to the wonderful Gogglebox family. 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Gogglebox star Andy Michael has died aged 61 following a short illness, Channel 4 has announced . Carolyne and her family are regulars on the Channel 4 reality show, but her appearance on the latest series was . Following the departures of Linda McGarry, Carolyne Michael and her two children Louis and Alex, and Marina Wingrove on Gogglebox earlier this year, there's effectively three voids on the show for newcomers to fill.. Now, it seems that the casting department has found its ideal candidates. Andy later failed to win a seat so they were back on the show the following year. 2) Put your email in the box where indicated. Several fans took to social media to share their thoughts on Carolynes new look. Channel 4 has confirmed that three stars from BBC's Line of Duty will be featuring on a special Stand Up To Cancer celebrity episode of Gogglebox. The Michaels also have another son called Pascal who has only ever briefly appeared on the show. And a little while ago we lost Pete. 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The Gogglebox star Andy Michael has died at the age of 61 after a short illness, . The sweethearts joined the Channel 4 show in 2013 with their two grown-up children, son Louis, and his older sister Alex. Let us know on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix. It was discovered that Alex is sometimes subbed by herlookalike sister Catheryne and when the pair appeared together on screen viewers went wild. Strawberry?". However, he was most well known for running as a candidate for UKIP in the 2015 election. 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Daughter Alex and son Louis would regularly appear on the show. The Michael family have been a favourite on Gogglebox since the early days of the show, but stars Carolyne and Andrew Michael look completely different in a recently unearthed throwback pic, Sign up for the Daily Star TV newsletter for the biggest TV news. There are actually six members of the Michael family, although only three now appear in the show. Strawberry?, Whereas another user simply tweeted: Hair envy.. Carolyne admitted the family were sad to be leaving - and was left in tears after being given just five days to choose between the show and her husband's political aspirations. According to The Sun, Gogglebox stars get paid 1,500 a month per family, which they can share out between themselves however they see fit. The Channel 4 programme returns to screen on Friday night after a four-month break. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. She is married to Andy Michael. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Something went wrong, please try again later. While the line-up of family members has changed over the years, the Michaels still provide great entertainment for viewers of the much-loved show. READ MORE: Who are the McCormick family from Gogglebox? They live in Brighton, Sussex, in a family home comprised of mum Carolyne, dad Andrew and four children sons Pascal and Louis and daughters Alex and Cathryn. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The Michael family were fan favourites on the Channel 4 show, Credit: (Channel 4 images must not be altered or manipulated in any way) This picture may be used, Gogglebox star Andy Michael has died at the age of 61, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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Something went wrong, please try again later. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Beloved father to Katy, Alex, Pascal and Louis, and cherished husband of Carolyne, Andy was a much-loved and . Earlier this month, fellow couch favourite Stephen Webb paid tribute to his late co-stars. Gogglebox fans had previously thought the sister was the same girl with just slightly different make-up. Line of Duty's Adrian Dunbar, Vicky McClure & Martin Compston will join the Gogglebox sofa this Friday on Channel 4 in aid of Cancer Research. 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The Michael family have become fan favourites since they first appeared on Channel 4's Gogglebox. Gogglebox airs on Fridays at 9pm on Gogglebox. A spokeswoman for Channel 4 said ay the time: Its with great regret that the Michaels are no longer in the show. However, he failed to win a seat so they were soon invited back to appear in the show. Louis has two sisters who have appeared on Gogglebox before - Alex and Katie. According to reports, each family that appears on Gogglebox is expected to commit to 12 hours of filming a week, which is filmed across two six-hour shifts. and routinely appeared on the sofa alongside son Louis, big sister Alex and wife Caroylne. Married At First Sight Australia star Bronte Schofield breaks silence on Harrison, Holly Willoughby's This Morning outfit today: How to get her pleated lemon skirt from, Heart Breakfast with Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden. "Retired hotelier Andy, who brought much wit and insight to Gogglebox, was one of the show's original cast members, appearing in the very first episode in 2013. In 2014, they announced that they were leaving because Andy was running for Ukip in the 2015 general election. Fans were shocked to learn that sometimes Cathryn replaces Alex, with the two sisters looking so alike that some viewers didnt notice. The family is made up of mum Carolyne, dad Andrew and four children eldest son Pascal, Louis and sisters Alex and Cathryn. Here are two Gogglebox families that were unceremoniously dumped. Yes they were part of the original Gogglebox line-up. Pascal does not appear on the show, and Alex and Cathryn regularly replace one another in different episodes. Running for MP in Hastings and Rye, he released a statement at the time, which read: "I am delighted to have be chosen to fight for Hastings and Rye on behalf of Ukip, the party that has brought democracy and choice back to British politics. . "Ukip is the peoples party and Gogglebox is the peoples programme.".