Gogglebox is finally returning to our screens this evening which means the nation's best-loved siblings are back on TV.
The Blackpool duo, Sophie and Pete Sandiford, have been favourites of the hit Channel 4 show since they first made their appearance in 2017.
Sister Sophie, 26, and brother Pete, 28, are known for their quick quips and one-liners in response to the latest telly.
While they've become part of our Friday night routine, the siblings have very busy lives away from Gogglebox.
It's reported that they earn £1,500 per month from the show, but they both have full-time jobs.
Following the collapse of Debenhams during the pandemic, Sophie lost her job as a retail assistant. But in March, she announced she had embarked on a new career as a florist.
Pete works in insurance, according to the Mirror, and he recently picked up a new role at home, becoming a father for the first time.
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The star married his long-term girlfriend Paige Yeomans and they welcomed their first baby, Jimmy, together last year.
He announced the exciting news last September at the National Television Awards while walking the red carpet with Sophie.
"It's a bit overwhelming, got it all going on at the moment!" Pete told OK! "He's a cool little lad, takes after his mum not me!
"I’ve been up all night, I slept on the train here - got suitcases under my eyes, you just got me at a good time now."
It's where he also revealed he had tied the knot with fiancée Paige, announcing: "I'm married now!
"It was nerve-wracking but the best day of my life. Well, second best day as I’m a dad now, too."
Pete has since shared a snap of the happy couple on their wedding day to Instagram, celebrating their six-month anniversary.
He wrote: "Happy 6 month wedding anniversary to my best mate, wife and the best mummy in the world".
Pete first announced he was soon to be a dad on Gogglebox, where he told sister Sophie she was going to be an aunt.
He presented the baby scan on his phone, saying: "Here we go, look at this!"
Forever the comedian, the new-dad also shared the scan to Instagram, with his head photoshopped onto it, with the caption: "I do have a hunch the baby might look like me..."
It's also known that Sophie has a good relationship with her sister-in-law, calling her a best friend. Alongside a photo of the three of them, she posted to Instagram: "My best friends forever".
They also share a corgi named Colin, who often stays over with Sophie.
The siblings' natural likeability on TV could be explained by their famous relatives - being the great-nephew and great-niece of the loveable Chuckle Brothers Paul and Barry.
Pete and Sophie have shared snaps with their famous great-uncles on social media after Barry revealed their relationship in 2018.
Following his death in the same year, Sophie paid tribute, noting: "A truly lovely and funny man to be around.
"You filled millions of childhoods with laughter and entertainment including mine and Peter's.
"You will be sadly missed by many. Rest in peace Uncle Barry. Lots of love from me, to you."
Despite Pete now a married man with a baby son, the siblings have continued to film for the show from the same north west home - with its signature yellow armchair for Sophie and comfy sofa for Pete.
It's unclear which other family members live there, but they have let fans in on their immense novelty mug collection.
Sophie posted earlier last year with a photo of the pile of mugs in her kitchen: "Another cupboard sacrificed for the mug collection... who needs food cupboards anyway".
The siblings do have another younger sister Lucy and another younger brother Harry, however they go by the surname of Johnson not Sandiford.
Sophie has often posted photos of the four of them to her Instagram page in the past, and a few weeks ago shared a throwback pic.
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She's also seen posing for photos enjoying nights out.
Last week, the star, who is believed to be single, was captured wearing a blue pin-striped shirt, which had been dressed up with a black and gold Gucci belt to turn it into a dress.
Uncle Paul Chuckle responded: "You are going to be cold in this weather #shirtandnotrousers.." he wrote, before adding: "Trust you are well Soph."
Gogglebox returns to Channel 4 on Friday, February 18 at 9pm.