Sandra Martin (TV personality)

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Sandra Martin
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OccupationTelevision personality
Years active2013–present
Television Gogglebox
100 Years Younger in 21 Days

Sandra Martin is an English television personality, known for appearing on Channel 4 programme Gogglebox between 2013 and 2017.

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Life and career

Martin is from Brixton, London. [1] [2] In 1984, she served six months in prison after being convicted of fraud. [3] In 2013, Martin was living off benefits when she was approached in a pub by a Channel 4 production member to become a cast member on the reality programme Gogglebox , and when asked if there was anyone who could appear alongside her, she suggested her friend Sandi Bogle. [4] [5] After Bogle left the show after eight series in 2016, Martin was joined alongside her daughter Chanchez for the ninth series. [6] [7] Martin announced her departure from the show in July 2017. [8] [9]

In March 2018, Martin appeared on the ITV series 100 Years Younger in 21 Days. [10] [11] The programme followed celebrities as they underwent various procedures and activities over the course of a week in an attempt to reverse ageing. [12] [13] In October 2018, she appeared on a celebrity edition of First Dates . [14] [15] Since appearing on television, Martin has continued to rely on benefits, and has had spates of homelessness in recent years. [16] [17] [18] [19]

Filmography

As herself
YearTitleRoleRef.
2013–2017 Gogglebox Cast member [20]
2016 Up Late with Rylan Audience member [21]
2016 First Dates Participant [22]
2017 This Morning Guest; 1 episode [23]
2018 Loose Women Guest; 1 episode [24]
2018100 Years Younger in 21 DaysParticipant [25]
2019 Judge Rinder Guest; 1 episode [26]
2019 Judge Romesh Guest; 1 episode [27]
2020Dragony AuntsGuest; 1 episode [28]

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References

  1. ↑ "Who is Gogglebox star Sandra Martin?". Heatworld. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  2. ↑ "Former Gogglebox star Sandra Martin announces death of sister". Digital Spy. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  3. ↑ "'Gogglebox' Star Sandra Martin Reveals 'Regret' Over Six Month Prison Sentence". HuffPost UK. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "Gogglebox star accused of fat-shaming Scarlett Moffatt". Digital Spy. 3 July 2017.
  5. ↑ "Gogglebox's Sandra Martin says that stars can't be on other shows". Digital Spy. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  6. ↑ "Gogglebox confirm Sandra's daughter will replace Sandi". Digital Spy . 19 December 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  7. ↑ "Gogglebox star Sandra Martin is now a lingerie model". Digital Spy. 19 May 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  8. ↑ "Gogglebox stars: Where are they now?". BBC News. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  9. ↑ "'Gogglebox' Will Never Be The Same Again, As Original Star Sandra Martin Quits". HuffPost UK. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  10. ↑ "Gogglebox's Sandra Martin and EastEnders' June Brown doused themselves with urine on TV". Digital Spy. 6 March 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
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  14. ↑ "How to watch First Dates - where it's filmed and how to apply". Radio Times. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
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