Get the latest OK! breaking news on WhatsAppOur community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More infoJoin us on WhatsApp The beloved Gogglebox families are back on our screens for more heartwarming TV banter, but neither they nor the viewers at home were ready for what unfolded in tonight’s episode. The Gogglebox clan tuned into a variety of shows on Friday 21 February including Gladiators, The Apprentice, Celebrity Bear Hunt and The Fear Clinic: Face Your Phobia. However, it was a scene from the new season of The White Lotus, which premiered on Sky this Monday, that stole the show. Known for its steamy scenes and jaw-dropping moments, The White Lotus has already made waves with its first two seasons set in Hawaii and Sicily. The third season continues to deliver the goods, introducing us to a fresh cast of characters at a new White Lotus resort, this time nestled in the stunning landscapes of Thailand. Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins star as age gap lovers Chelsea and Rick, while Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon and Michelle Monaghan portray three lifelong friends on a girls’ getaway. Season one darling Natasha Rothwell, who plays Belinda, also makes a return.
The Ratliff family are already causing a stir in The White Lotus
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Yet, it’s the family headed by Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey, playing Timothy and Victoria, that has stirred up the most chatter. Their adult children, portrayed by Sarah Catherine Hook, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sam Nivola, are at the centre of an intriguing plotline that has everyone talking, reports the Mirror. The first episode’s scene featuring brothers Saxon and Lochlan sharing a hotel room has already set tongues wagging across the internet, and now it was the turn of the Gogglebox families to witness it firsthand. In the eyebrow-raising moment, Saxon (played by Schwarzenegger) inquires about his younger brother’s porn preferences before sauntering off to the bathroom for some ‘me time’, stark naked, with his reflection on full display in the mirror. Although Gogglebox viewers were spared the full monty, the show’s regulars like Ellie and Izzy, Jenny and Lee, and Jake, Harry and parents Michael and Sally all had quite the “Oh!” moment.
Patrick Schwarzenegger’s full frontal shocked viewers
Giles couldn’t help but remark to his wife Mary, “So far, so pervy, Mary,” as they both watched in astonishment. Meanwhile, Jake assured his twin Harry, “I have never done this by the way!”, referencing Saxon’s bathroom retreat. Pete had some sage observations for his sister Sophie about the peculiar antics of hotel stays, saying, “Something happens to people when they stop in hotels,” and shared his quirky solution for noisy nights: “it doesn’t matter if it is a budget one or an expensive one, there has been many a night when I have heard it through the walls. I put two shortbreads in my ears!” This prompted a fan to quip on X, previously known as Twitter, “Now we know what to do with the complimentary shortbread biscuits in hotels, thanks Pete and Sophie.” One Gogglebox fan chimed in with a cheeky observation: “Gogglebox so far so pervy lol he’s right there,” while another was quick to express their unease: “#Gogglebox has just made me put a line through watching the white lotus. Too weird and disturbing. No thanks!” The sentiment was strong enough for one viewer to consider switching off Gogglebox altogether: “Why does #Gogglebox always end with the weird stuff. Turned off for the last five minutes. White lotus is a no-go for me, sorry.”
