Gogglebox fans expressed concern earlier this week after the beloved Malone family were once again absent from the new series.
After the latest episode of the popular Channel 4 show aired, fans of the show took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their disappointment that the family was still nowhere to be seen.
On X, a concerned fan asked: ‘Does anyone know what happened to the Malones? It will never be the same without them #gogglebox.’
A second added: “Where was the Malone tonight?”
While a third commented ‘Where are the Malones?’
Gogglebox fans raised concerns earlier this week after the Malone family were missing from viewers’ TV screens for two weeks.
However, The Sun confirmed that the Malone family have not left the show, despite missing filming over the past fortnight.
Instead, the happy family is simply taking a break and enjoying a long vacation in the United States.
The Malone family reportedly flew to Orlando in Florida and spent most of their days visiting the city’s famous theme parks, including Walt Disney World.
Tom Senior has also given fans a sneak peek of his luxurious holiday by sharing several snaps from the sun-soaked spot.
On the family’s joint Instagram account, Tom shared a sweet selfie of him and Julie with the famous Disney character, Goofy.
In another fun snap from the vacation, Tom can be seen grimacing in front of Epcot Center’s Geosphere, also known as the giant golf ball.
Fans at home may be missing the popular family, however, it’s clear the trio are having a lot of fun, as Tom captioned his recent photo with ‘Happy, happy, happy!’, meanwhile, Julie shared a video of her and Tom driving happily down a highway.
During the video, Tom can be heard saying: “Look at this, a little better than Manchester, eh Julie?” The Florida Sun
After the latest episode of the popular Channel 4 show aired, fans of the show took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their disappointment that the family was still nowhere to be seen.
He continued to joke: “I’m driving on the wrong side of the road, but I’ll follow it.”
‘You can overtake in any lane, Julie. It is breaking!
“There’s no one monopolizing the middle lane here, but it doesn’t matter: you just have to go around them!” It’s great!’
The Malone family has been regular critics on the show since 2014.
Tom and Julie are often joined by their son Shaun; However, in previous episodes his son Tom Junior was also a fan favorite before leaving the show in 2021.
Fan concern comes after Gogglebox viewers were left fuming over an emotional ‘bad timing’ tribute to ‘Mummy Pat’ that aired directly after a clip about sex toys.
Pat Webb, who appeared on the hit Channel 4 show alongside his son Stephen Webb, died last month after a long illness.
And after a This Morning segment where hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary learned about the best butt plugs and a viral ‘suction rose’ to buy, a sweet tribute message was played for Pat.
However, The Sun confirmed that the Malone family have not left the show, despite missing filming over the past fortnight. Instead, the happy family is simply taking a break and enjoying a long vacation in the United States.
It comes after Gogglebox viewers were left fuming over the “bad timing” of an emotional tribute to “Mummy Pat”, which aired directly after a clip about sex toys.
It read: “In memory of Mom Pat Webb, 1948-2024.”
However, viewers were quick to criticize the show on X, formerly Twitter, for playing the tribute immediately after the shocking segment.
Gogglebox star Mary Killen wrote: ‘Oh no! It is an affront to human dignity to show this.”
While Pete Sandiford and his sister Sophie were in hysterics, Mary ended the show by saying: “Siri, call Ofcom.”
‘WTAF? ‘Should you really show a tribute to someone who passed away… immediately after an article about butt plugs?!?!’ he criticized another.
Another added: ‘What the hell is going on #Gogglebox with butt plugs that are immediately going to be a tribute to #MummyPatWebb, really tacky!’
Pat Webb, who appeared on the hit Channel 4 show alongside his son Stephen Webb, died last month after a long illness.
And after a This Morning segment where hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary learned about the best butt plugs and a viral ‘suction rose’ to buy, a tribute message was played for Pat.
However, viewers were quick to criticize the X show for playing the tribute immediately after the shocking segment.
Pat joined Gogglebox after Stephen’s former partner Chris Steed left the show in 2018.
Another wrote: ‘The timing of tonight’s finale was questionable #Gogglebox went from butt plugs to a mummy pat commemoration. Beautiful tribute. Bad moment. Maybe I should have done it at the end of the titles.’
Last month, a statement was shared on Gogglebox’s official social media page announcing the sad news of Pat’s death.
It said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Gogglebox star Mummy Pat Webb passed away this weekend aged 75 after a long illness.
‘Pat was a much-loved cast member of the show from seasons 10 to 12 alongside his son Stephen.
“Mummy Pat will be remembered and missed by her children Stephen, Denise, Sharon, Beverley and all the family.”
It concluded: “Our thoughts are with the family who have requested privacy at this sad time.”
Stephen also took to Instagram to pay tribute to his beloved mother, writing: “Mum Pat, you were one in a million, you took everyone at face value, you would share your last five dollars with a stranger, the salt of the earth and the absolute”. center of our world! Rest in peace mom.’
Pat joined Gogglebox after Stephen’s former partner Chris Steed left the show in 2018.
From 2019 to 2023, Stephen appeared alongside her husband Daniel.
Stephen was one of the longest-running stars of the series, joining when it began in 2013.
The sad news comes after Stephen announced that he and Daniel were leaving the show last year.