Andrew Michaels and family
Gogglebox has axed The Michaels family after it emerged that Andrew Michaels had plans to run for the UK Independence Party (UKIP) in the General Elections for the Hastings and Rye seat.
Channel 4 said in a statement: "Sadly any cast member becoming a party candidate will have to step down from involvement in 'Gogglebox'.
"The Michaels have been excellent contributors and we are very grateful."
Wife Carolyne took to Twitter yesterday to share the news and the family's sadness at having to leave the series.
She wrote: "its with g8t sadness that we must say goodbye to the wonderful Gogglebox family . Andy entering politics so can no longer stay with it .
"We've loved every min of our involvement. It's the best show on TV & I want to thank everyone for their wonderful support we'll miss u (sic)".
They're not the first family to be taken off the show, after George Gilbey entering the Celebrity Big Brother house on Channel 5 meant The Gilbey's also had to leave.
However, show favourites Steph and Dom Parker will be allowed to stay on the show despite Dom recently signing up for Channel 4's upcoming winter sports competition, 'The Jump'.
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