The couple announced their shock exit from the show after five years of success.
Gogglebox is a Channel 4 reality television show produced by Stephen Lambert, Tania Alexander, and Tim Harcourt. The series follows families and groups of friends throughout the United Kingdom as they observe and react to the previous week's television from the comfort of their own homes. The first season premiered on March 7, 2013, and the nineteenth season premiered on February 18, 2022.
Marcus Luther and Mica Ven have been one of the most popular couples on Gogglebox since they joined the Channel 4 family, given their charming connection and amusing commentary. Unfortunately, the couple has announced their departure from the Channel 4 show in order to pursue other endeavors.
Why did the pair leave Gogglebox?
In a statement on Twitter, the duo clarified:
‘We’ve had so much fun with you all tuning in at home and the hardworking Gogglebox crew but it’s time to put down the remote and see what else God has in store for us.'
They also expressed their gratitude to all the fans:
‘To everyone that has tuned in & sent us messages of love and encouragement over the years, we appreciate every last one of you. Thank you so much.’
The TV celebrities also turned to Instagram to announce their depature, with the duo posting a selfie with a heartfelt message.
‘We just want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to @c4Gogglebox for having us for the last 5 years, even though we had to travel so far for filming (downstairs & through the corridor) it was so worth it, it’s been an epic journey! You guys are the bestest of the best,’ they wrote.
The couple concluded:
‘And lastly, To all our Yardie friends & family that always big us up to whoever will listen, when you’re chatting about our departure, the program’s called GOGGLEBOX not GOOOOOGLEbox, it’s not a dam search engine.’
Fans gutted by the pair's exit
Fans were heartbroken by the news and wished them luck in the comments section.
‘We will miss you. good luck on the future xxx,’ one user said whilst Twain Plummer wrote: ‘All the best in the future.’
Izzi Warner commented: ‘We’ll miss you both.’
Another said:
‘Gogglebox won’t be the same without you,’ while one disappointed added: ‘This is really sad news!! We will miss you badly. Wishing you all the very best for your future projects.’
It follows the departure of other Gogglebox stars, the Baggs family, from the show to pursue other ventures, reports the Independent.
Marcus and Mica's beautiful romance
Apart from their on-screen harmony, Marcus and Mica are also well-known for their beautiful romance. They met several years ago at church when their paths crossed. Although it wasn't love at first sight for Mica, it was for Marcus, and the boxing coach was immediately smitten.
Mica had signed up for a certain course at the church, as Marcus described to Heat, so he followed suit. ‘But then she tried to set me up with some other girls from the course. She wasn't interested,’ the gym owner said.
Mica, a business owner and manages her own hairstyling firm, has two daughters from a previous relationship, Sachelle and Shuggy. Marcus also has a son named Shiloh from a past marriage. After falling in love, the couple now share a kid together named Yash.
New stars on Gogglebox
Despite the departure, fans recently learned that the Gogglebox family is expanding with two new additions. Ellie Warner shared the exciting news last week that she is expecting a baby with her boyfriend Nat Eddleston.
And in the same episode, Pete Sandiford announced he has a second baby on the way with wife Paige.
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