But there is one way to get a competitive edge and last a place - a priest's collar.
Simon Proctor, series sroducer of the show for Kite Entertainment, said: "Families, friends and partners can all be considered – two, three or four people who are already connected, so long as you are opinionated, funny, likeable, smart and have lots to say about what's on the box.
Simon Proctor, series sroducer of the show for Kite Entertainment, said: "Families, friends and partners can all be considered – two, three or four people who are already connected, so long as you are opinionated, funny, likeable, smart and have lots to say about what's on the box.
"Top of our list would be a member of the clergy so, if anyone has an
aunt who happens to be a nun who loves her telly or knows a perfect
priest, we would love to hear from them!"
The show has become a success story at Ballymount, attracting an average of 375,000 viewers weekly.
The show has become a success story at Ballymount, attracting an average of 375,000 viewers weekly.
The programme, an adaption of the hit UK version, is narrated by Deirdre O'Kane and Rory Cowan.
Bill Malone, TV3 Group Director of Programming, said it represents a multi-million euro investment in Irish television production.
Bill Malone, TV3 Group Director of Programming, said it represents a multi-million euro investment in Irish television production.
"We are delighted with the reaction to our first series of Gogglebox
Ireland. The casting in superb, with the likes of the Tully brothers and
Tracie & Anita really capturing Ireland’s love affair with TV, from
the moments that make you think to those that make you laugh out loud,"
he said in a statement.
"Gogglebox Ireland is a testament to the quality of programmes on TV3 and series two is eagerly awaited."
Anyone interested should email the production team at casting@kiteentertainment.com "Gogglebox Ireland is a testament to the quality of programmes on TV3 and series two is eagerly awaited."