Gogglebox Malone family shock fans with throwback snap as mum Julie 'hasn't changed'

Gogglebox viewers were treated to a delightful blast from the past courtesy of a beloved member of the Malone family.

The clan, made up of Tom Malone Senior, his wife Julie and their sons Shaun and Tom Jnr, first graced our screens back in 2014 on the Channel 4 show. Their daughter Vanessa has also popped up several times over the years.

Since their debut, the family have won over fans with their witty one-liners and infectious laughter.

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Despite Tom Jnr's departure in 2021, the rest of the family have remained firmly planted on their sofa, returning for the 26th series that kicked off earlier this month.

In addition to their TV appearances, Julie and Tom are no strangers to keeping their Instagram followers in the loop about their daily lives, reports the Manchester Evening News.

This week, Julie thrilled fans by sharing a throwback photo of herself from her school days. She captioned the post: "Haha about 1977, school days, happy times @ Manchester Central High School for Girls ! ! !".

Julie's followers were quick to respond to the post, with many claiming she hasn't changed a bit. One fan commented: "You haven't changed Julie, still fabulous."

Another chimed in: "Apart from the hairstyle, you haven't changed much Julie. Still looking good! Hope filming is going well. A third chimed in: " A third added: "You still look the same Julie."

Another agreed, saying: "You haven't changed Julie - and yes that is meant as a compliment! ! I mean, you can definitely see it's you."

The fresh series of Gogglebox launched earlier this month, with show favourites Jenny and Lee Giles, Mary, Ellie and Izzi, and David and Shirley returning to share their views on the latest telly offerings. New additions to the cast include sisters Susie and Rosie, as well as married duo Andrew and Alfie.

However, much-loved pair Joe and Roisin will not be gracing our screens this time around. The Scottish couple revealed last month that they had "not been asked back" for the current series, despite having been a part of the show for three and a half years.

Gogglebox airs every Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.