Airport security can be an added stress when travelling, as Gogglebox stars The Malone family discovered on Friday.
Tom and Julie Malone took to Instagram as they headed to Dublin for the weekend to update their fans about an ironic item in Tom's bag causing them to be stopped by security at Manchester Airport.
The couple, who reside in Manchester, were heading over to Ireland for a mini-break over the weekend, just days after Tom celebrated his birthday on Tuesday.
As they embarked on their travels, the pair hit a slight delay when Tom - who is bald - was quizzed by security about a set of curling tongs in his bag.
"Guess who got at Manchester Airport because he had curling tongs in his bag?" Tom told the couple's followers on Instagram with a dry tone.
He deadpan added: "They weren't mine. Christ almighty. They say 'are these your curling tongs?' and I've got to say 'yeah', cause I packed my own bag apparently."
Giggling, Julie was keen to get back in the holiday mode and get to Dublin - looking around as she said: "What is it we're looking for now? Departure gate?"
"See you soon Dublin," she added as the TV critics signed off before boarding their flight.
Fans loved the mini update from the pair.
"Modern man! [laughing-face emoji] Have a lovely break," one quipped under the post, with another adding: "classic lol".
The Malone family - made up of mum Julie, dad Tom Senior, and son Shaun - have been Gogglebox favourites since they joined the Channel 4 show for the fourth series in 2014.
The Manchester based family are known for always having an appetising array of snacks on display, but rarely tucking into them on-screen.
Tom and Julie's other son, Tom Junior, also used to appear alongside his family on the award-winning production, but quit last year to pursue other opportunities.
Sharing a snap of himself holding a sign reading "Back on the market. Get at me with any TV work", the 26-year-old explained his reasons for stepping away from the couch in February 2021.
"So after 6 and a half years it's finally time to put down the remote, and to say goodbye to Gogglebox," Tom Junior began in his caption.
"I've loved every minute and I'm eternally grateful to Channel 4 and Studio Lambert for allowing me to be a part of the show. But new opportunities are knocking on the door and it's time to explore them."
He added: "I look forward to enjoying the show as a viewer and not having to worry about having said something stupid. PS. Don't worry my parents and my brother will still be on the show to keep you guys entertained every Friday. To the future."
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