Scarlett Moffatts parents are ‘dropped’ from Gogglebox with show confirming Betty and Mark won’t appear in the next series

SCARLETT Moffatt’s mum and dad have been dropped by Gogglebox after insiders claimed the show ‘wouldn’t work so well without all three of them.’

A spokesperson for the Channel 4 show, which returns next week, confirmed the news and said: “The Moffatt family will not be appearing in this series.”

Speaking to , an insider claimed it was Scarlett’s newfound stardom that ended the family’s run on the show.

They said: “The whole premise of Gogglebox is normal people commenting on the TV.

“Scarlett is now a celebrity in her own right so it made sense she wouldn’t continue.

“She and her parents came as a package. It wouldn’t work so well without all three of them.”

Betty and Mark did not appear on the last series of the show as they spent their time in Australia, supporting Scarlett on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

Since winning the show, Scarlett’s career has taken off – with the 26-year-old joining Ant and Dec on their show Saturday Night Takeaway later this month.

She'll also be fronting the revival of 90s dating show Streetmate, as well as a new show alongside Alan Carr.

Bosses are said to have been impressed with their chemistry after she appeared alongside him on the Christmas special of Chatty Man.

A source said: “The Channel 4 bosses are keen to make Scarlett one of their stand-out stars, and these two massive gigs are very much a part of that plan.

“Streetmate is an already- established show, so they are showing real confidence in her by signing her up when she has no presenting experience.

“Meanwhile, Alan is seen by many as the face of Channel 4’s entertainment so by positioning Scarlett alongside him, they are presenting her as one of their brightest stars.

“Both projects will be challenging, but the chiefs think Scarlett is more than capable of making them runaway successes.”

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