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Privacy NoticeStephen Merchant and Josh Widdicombe are the latest stars to join Celebrity Gogglebox. The 49 year old comedian and his fellow funnyman, Josh, 41, will be appearing on the celebrity version of the popular Channel 4 show, which films reactions to current television in aid of Stand Up to Cancer. Stephen shared: “I don’t usually allow talking when the TV is on, because I know how much hard work goes into making shows, so I try to give them my full attention. But I’m happy to break my own rule for Stand Up to Cancer and join the Gogglebox special this year with my pal Josh Widdicombe. The charity does fantastic work, raising money for life-saving research, and it’s a privilege to be involved.”
Comedians Stephen Merchant and Josh Widdicombe are taking part in the Celebrity Gogglebox Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) special
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Josh also expressed his excitement about joining the special, joking about the height difference between him and his co-star, who stands at 6ft 7. He said: “Stand Up to Cancer is an incredible cause so I am honoured to be involved. I love Stephen and particularly like working with him when we are sitting down so I don’t look like a hobbit next to him.” Last year’s special saw celebrity appearances from stars including Boiling Point actor Stephen Graham, comedian Bob Mortimer, singer Nicole Scherzinger, and Absolutely Fabulous star Jennifer Saunders. Further celebrity guests for this year’s Gogglebox special will be announced in due course. Over the past decade Stand Up To Cancer has raised over £113 million for lifesaving cancer research. The goal is to now smash that target and turn even more trials into treatments. In the past decade, the money raised has gone toward funding 73 clinical trials and research projects involving more than 13,000 cancer patients and has led to breakthroughs in treatment. Celebrity Gogglebox for Stand Up To Cancer will be available to watch and stream on Channel 4 at 9pm on Friday October 25.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnGogglebox
