Gogglebox’s Giles and Mary look unrecognisable in loved-up throwback snaps taken 40 years ago… as fans compare him to hunky A-listers
They’ve become firm favourites with Gogglebox fans for their loving relationship and entertaining bickering since joining the show in 2015.
But Giles Wood and Mary Killen look unrecognisable in throwback snaps from nearly 40 years ago when Mary was a model, with some fans even comparing Giles to ‘Hugh Grant crossed with Tom Cruise’.
In the black and white pictures, taken around 1986, the couple, who refer to each other as Nutty, are seen looking adoringly at one another.
Blast from the past: Gogglebox stars Giles Wood and Mary Killen look unrecognisable in throwback snaps from nearly 40 years ago
In one image, Mary can be seen staring at the lens while Giles gazes off into the distance as they stand arm-in-arm.
In another, they hug one another as Mary looks up at her partner who she met when they were both aged 21 when Giles was studying at Wimbledon School of Art.
Sharing the snaps on Instagram, Giles wrote: ‘Throwback shots, Giles and Mary, circa 1986.’
Loved-up: The couple have been married for more than 30 years and they live together in Wiltshire in their home dubbed The Grottage
Delighted by the photos, many of the couple’s fans took to the comments of Giles’ post, with one writing: ‘Beautiful pictures ….. pure love in Mary’s eyes as she looks at Giles.’
Another person commented: ‘Thought that’s was David Bowie for a moment @giles__wood.’
‘Mary looks no different,’ wrote someone else in a complimentary message.
Love affair: The pair met when they were both aged 21 when Giles was studying at Wimbledon School of Art and when Mary was a model
Lookalikes? Some Giles and Mary fans even compared Giles to ‘Hugh Grant (right) crossed with Tom Cruise (left)’
Happy couple: The pair have become known for their loving relationship and entertaining bickering since joining the show in 2015
Another fan shared: ‘You guy’s look great, great photos! Ps Gogglebox wouldn’t be the same without you both.’
While another follower wrote: ‘Such a gorgeous couple both of you are good looking people.’
The couple have been married for more than 30 years and they live together in Wiltshire in their home dubbed The Grottage.
Before finding fame on Channel 4 show Gogglebox, Giles worked as an artist and Mary is a journalist who writes columns for the likes of The Spectator magazine.
Looking back: Before finding fame on Channel 4 show Gogglebox, Giles worked as an artist and Mary is a journalist who writes columns for the likes of The Spectator magazine
***
Read more at DailyMail.co.uk