Gogglebox Siddiqui family issue personal update as fans say 'no way'

Gogglebox star Sid Siddiqui has turned 80 today
-Credit:Instagram/@thesiddiquis


Gogglebox's Siddiqui family have been flooded with messages of support as they shared a special family update. Sid, Baasit, Raza and Umar have cast their eyes on the week's best TV for the popular Channel 4 show ever since its very first season back in 2013.

The family regularly share updates from their life away from the screen on Instagram. They have taken to the social media platform today to reveal it's a special day for the family as their dad, Sid, has turned 80.

They shared a compilation from the birthday celebrations as they said: "Happy 80th Birthday to the main man himself @sidsiddiqui38. Lots of fun getting together with the family for a birthday lunch to celebrate.

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"1) A video to show exactly why we love Dad so much…he sent this to the family group chat this morning. 2)Why Amelia’s message is his favourite.

"A home made birthday cake by the best baker we know (brother in law - Simon) it went down a treat!! All hands on deck to add the candles….we opted for 8 instead of 80.

"Happy Birthday sang multiple times as we always start too early. Kiddies enjoying one of Grandads birthday gifts….a vibration plate (it’s what he asked for)

"Some throw backs of Mr Siddiqui, looking very Dapper! Happy Birthday Dad, you really are one of a kind and loved by everyone. Love all The Siddiqui Gang xxx"

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Fans were taken aback as they couldn't believe Sid had turned 80. Andrew said: "Happy Birthday to the Boss!!! All the best to you. 80??? No way."

Dee posted: "Have the happiest of birthday’s. - now please give me directions to your fountain of youth x" Kaz commented: "80!!!! Wow, you look amazing and definitely not 80 Happy birthday"

Lorraine said: "Happy birthday grandpa Siddiqui! How can you be 80 and not have any wrinkles??? You look A-Maz-ing!" Shay posted: "Happy birthday Me!! You’re looking great"

Tina commented: "80!!! No I would say 60 at most. Lots of love. Happy birthday." Pauline added: "Doesn't look it!" Sid thanked fans for the support as he said: "Thank you for all the birthday well wishes. Love Sid xx."