Inside Gogglebox star Simon Minty's life from campaigning to travels around Europe

Gogglebox has been a staple to our TV screens for over a decade now, and we've watched many families join and leave the show over the years.

Most tend to stick around for a while however, and among those who have been on the for several years are siblings Simon and Jane Minty. Having joined the Gogglebox family back in 2021, the pair have become fan favourites, known for their vibrant houses and of course, Simon's remote control skills.

Simon and Jane, who joined the show for its 18th series, initially filmed Gogglebox from Simon's old flat, which fans will recall featured an incredibly vibrant book collection. The duo now film from Jane's home, which is equally as colourful, with Simon having relocated to a new property last year.

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When he's not giving his verdict on all of the latest TV with his sister, Simon, 57, who was born with restricted growth, is a passionate disability campaigner.

He is the founder of Sminty Ltd consultancy, which helps companies in improving their service for disabled individuals. His roster of clients includes the likes of the , HSBC and The Association.

Elsewhere, Simon is a keen athlete and has competed in the World Dwarf Games. Last year, he competed in the javelin and shot putt at the 31st National Dwarf Games.

Sharing his experience with fans on , Simon penned: "Really enjoyed both and my fellow competitors were supportive and fun. Javelin is hard; it has to land tip end first. Shot putt more straight forward.

"Turns out a loud grunt as you throw will gain you a few extra centimetres. No medals this time but happy to have competed and pushed myself out of my comfort zone. #DSAmazing."

Simon looks to be a keen traveller, with his social media account littered with sunny photographs from a range of destinations, including Barcelona and Berlin.

When he's not jetting off, Simon enjoys heading to the theatre and catching up with pals, and frequently shares snaps from different venues across London.

Alongside his own personal account, Simon also runs a second Instagram account with his sister Jane, which is largely dedicated to all things Gogglebox. The duo keep fans updated with all of the latest news from the Channel 4 show, as well as some occasional personal updates.

Gogglebox airs on Fridays on Channel 4 from 9pm