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Kate Lally

Gogglebox fans praise Sophie after Martin Lewis comment

Gogglebox fans were all in agreement with Sophie Sandiford during Friday's episode.

Appearing alongside her brother Pete, on the Friday night Channel 4 show, she tried to wrap her head around soaring energy prices. Viewers were in stitches as she said: "That's the new showing off, isn't it? 'Come round to mine, I'll put the heating on".

Pete replied: "It's not flash cars any more, it's 'he's doing alright for himself, he's got the heating on".

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Sophie joked if people have their boilers on it means they're now "flash b******s". She then slammed the new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.

Sophie also called for Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis to be the chancellor instead. Her comments come after a Channel 4 poll found Mr Lewis to be the celebrity people would most like to be the next Prime Minister.

Fans were clearly in agreement with Sophie. Taking to Twitter, Sara said: "We all want Martin Lewis as Chancellor", while Natasha said: "Totally agree Sophie, Martin Lewis would be great".

DiamondGirl said: "Couldn't agree more, Martin for Chancellor or PM", while Jacob tagged Mr Lewis and asked if he would ever consider the position.

Sadly for anyone hoping this becomes a reality, the finance guru has already ruled out a career in politics. Last week, he said: "While a very kind thought. As I've said before, my mental health isn't robust enough for partisan politics. Nor would I do it to my family. In fact, I'd rather have my nipples wired to electrodes (and not in a good way)."

Gogglebox airs Fridays at 9pm on Channel 4 and All 4

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