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Gogglebox star Tom Malone reveals unlikely new job, just weeks after leaving the series
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Your support makes all the difference.Former Gogglebox star Tom Malone Jr has surprised fans by revealing an unlikely new career path.
The reality star appeared on the hit Channel 4 series for more than six years, alongside his family, before quitting earlier this year.
Shelving and supplies retailer BiGDUG announced in a light-hearted video that Malone is now their “Head of Chair Testing”, thanks to his experience on the Gogglebox sofa.
“Want to know what it’s like to be a grown man paid to test chairs?” asks Malone in a voiceover. “Check this out.
“After all my years on Gogglebox getting really good at sitting on my arse, BiGDUG offered me a new job sitting on my arse. It’s a hard life being a chair tester but you know we make it work.”
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Malone will now test out different seats and stools and share his reviews on social media.
Last month, Malone announced his departure from Gogglebox, writing on Instagram: “So after 6 and a half years it’s finally time to put down the remote, and to say goodbye.”
“I’ve loved every minute and I’m eternally grateful to @channel4 and @studiolambert for allowing me to be a part of the show. But new opportunities are knocking on the door and it’s time to explore them.”
Gogglebox airs at 9pm on Friday on Channel 4.
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