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Nottingham Post
Entertainment
Karen Antcliff

Channel 4 Gogglebox couple Marcus and Mica's pride over famous son's achievement

Marcus Luther and Mica Ven have become firm favourites on Channel 4's Gogglebox. But the couple aren't the only famous faces in the family.

Shiloh is a professional boxer and recorded a successful points victory against Iliyan Markov at the 02 Arena over the weekend. Marcus and Mica were in attendance and shared a gushing tribute to their son on Instagram.

Taking to Instagram to share their pride with fans, they highlighted the achievements of one of their children. Writing: "Young black role model representing South London beautifully".

The reality TV stars have established themselves on the popular show with their hilarious observations on the week's best television. Away from the screen, the couple have been in a long-term relationship for several years.

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Mica has two daughters from a previous relationship, called Sachelle and Shuggy, according to Liverpool Echo. Marcus is father to son Shiloh Defreitas also from a previous relationship and the couple share one son, Yash, together.

Marcus and Mica were in attendance at their son's boxing match over the weekend and shared a gushing tribute to their son on Instagram.

Mica said: "When ya Boxer son gets you out the house. Yoooo We got a Serious fighter in the gang." She added: "Young black role model representing South London beautifully. WELL PROUD. You’re a shining star in my favourite sport. Thanks for a lovely weekend champ @sugarshy_ Thank you God for your blessings."

Marcus replied to the post, commenting: "And me toooo! Looking good out and about B". Shiloh is also known as Sugar Shy and the Welterweight is undefeated after four fights.

Fans flooded the comments to praise the family after Shiloh's achievement. One person wrote: "Those 3 uppercuts a mad ting!!! Looking forward to seeing his career soar high". Another said: "Beautiful real family... well done.. so nice to see happy stories in these gloomy times.... keep doing what you do and enjoy every moment knowing you make others happy sharing". A third added: "This is sooo good #winners".

  • Gogglebox airs Friday at 9pm on Channel 4

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