Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford has announced her engagement to boyfriend of three years, Ben Mckeown. The couple shared images of themselves in dressing gowns in a hotel room with engagement balloons, including a close-up of Sophie’s blue oval ring. Sophie captioned the post simply: “WE’RE ENGAGED.” The proposal appears to have taken place during a spa day, though few further details were shared.
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Sophie has been a fixture on Channel 4’s Gogglebox alongside her brother Pete since 2017. Fans and co-stars quickly offered congratulations, with Jenny Newby and Lee Riley commenting, “Congratulations to you both much love to ya,” while Pete wrote: “The three amigos have officially become four – welcome to the wolf pack @benmckeown9.” Fellow cast member Izzi Warner added praise for Sophie’s engagement nails.
The announcement follows recent insights from former Gogglebox star Stephen Webb, who revealed the financial benefits of appearing on the show. Speaking to BANG Showbiz, he said he was “extremely well paid” during his 2013–2023 tenure. The earnings, combined with endorsement deals, allowed him to open two salons, demonstrating the profitability of participating in the programme.
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Gogglebox continues to showcase the reactions of households across the UK to trending television shows and films, with its stars often gaining personal and professional opportunities beyond the sofa. Sophie and Ben’s engagement has added a celebratory note to the show’s devoted fanbase.
