The Gogglebox family has rallied around one of its most beloved couples after they revealed a heart-warming celebration fans couldn’t stop talking about.
Dave and Shirley Griffiths — the Welsh duo who first appeared on the hit Channel 4 show in 2015 — have celebrated an incredible 50 years of marriage, marking a golden milestone that left viewers cheering them on across social media.🌟 A Decade on TV, Half a Century in Love
Since joining the show ten years ago, Dave and Shirley have become instant favourites, known for their quick wit, warm banter, and laugh-out-loud one-liners that regularly leave fans in stitches.
They’re back once again for season 26, airing every Friday at 9pm, alongside returning favourites like Jenny & Lee, and Sophie & Pete, as well as five brand-new families joining the mix.
But this week, all eyes were on Dave and Shirley — not for a scene on the sofa, but for a moment happening far from the cameras.
💛 “Fifty Years Ago, I Married the Lovely Shirley”
On Friday (November 14), Dave shared a nostalgic throwback photo on Instagram and announced the milestone in the sweetest way possible.
“50 years on November 15 I wed the lovely Shirley,” he wrote.
“Happy anniversary darling — here’s to making more happy memories.”
Within minutes, the comments section was flooded with congratulations from fans and Gogglebox stars alike.
⭐ Co-Stars Rush In With Heartfelt Messages
Ellie Warner was among the first to respond:
“Happy golden wedding anniversary you lovely pair!”
Her sister Izzi added:
“Congratulations both! Wishing you many more years of wedded bliss.”
Simon Minty shared a funny moment involving his partner Jane:
“Hid your names and asked Jane to guess. Took a couple of clues and then she cried, ‘Jeepers!’ She guessed you first, Shirl — and I guessed you first, Dave. A very happy anniversary to you both.”
Former cast member Mica Ven also chimed in with love:
“Happy anniversary, you beauties.”
Meanwhile, Jenny Newby and Lee Riley jokingly wrote:
“Awhhhhhh Happy Anniversary to you lovely pair — but who gets the medal?”
Fans echoed the same sentiment with messages like:
“Happy anniversary to you both, may you share many more in the years to come!”
“Gorgeous! A beautiful milestone for a beautiful couple.”
💍 A Love Story That Keeps Britain Smiling
While Gogglebox continues to evolve with new families and fresh faces, Dave and Shirley remain one of the show’s warmest constants — the kind of relatable, genuine couple that viewers feel they’ve known for years.
Fifty years of marriage and still making viewers laugh every Friday night?
It’s no wonder fans say they’re “the heart of Gogglebox”.
