The Gogglebox Australia cast has shared their condolences across social media after the death of their iconic co-star, Di Kershaw, 76.
Di – who starred on the Australian version of Gogglebox with her husband Mick since 2015 – died on July 25 at age 76 after a short battle with throat cancer.
Current and former cast members have shared their fondest memories of the Gogglebox icon, who quickly became a fan favourite thanks to her quick wit, effortless humour and no holds barred attitude.
Gogglebox Australia Stars Sarah-Marie and Matty Fahd Mourned the Loss of Di Kershaw
Sarah-Marie and Matty Fahd were among the host of Gogglebox stars who penned heartfelt messages about Di.
“Our [Googlebox] family lost a good one today,” Matty wrote on his Instagram story.
“Di lit up the room she was in, was never short of extraordinary stories and was the life of the party. Her quick wit poured through our television screens each week and she will leave an everlasting legacy.”
Taking to Googlebox‘s Instagram announcement, he commented: “Losing your energy from our GB family and from our TV screens will be felt by us and all of Australia. We will miss everything about you. Thank you for the everlasting impact you had.[sic}”
Sarah-Marie shared similar sentiments, writing: “We can’t believe you’re gone. Rest in Peace you beautiful, elegant, witty, fashionable and creative angel. We will never forget you Di. [sic]”
They both shared a collage of photos of Di from the official Gogglebox Australia Instagram, which showed a snippet of Di’s life both from her time on the show and her adventurous past.
Gogglebox Duo Angie Kent and Yvie Jones Reflect on Di Kershaw’s Legacy
Di was never shy about sharing her opinions of Angie Kent’s many reality TV escapades. Still, the former Bachelorette and her Gogglebox co-star Yvie Jones offered their condolences on their shared Instagram.
“Very saddened to hear the news this morning that fellow Gogglebox family member Di has passed away. She was such a force. Our hearts go out to Mick and their children and family. What a loss [sic],” they wrote.
Angie also commented on Gogglebox Australia‘s Instagram, writing: “Devastating news. Sending so much love to her family and friends and GB fam. What a firecracker she was! A big loss.”
They later addressed the loss further on their Two Girls One Pod podcast.
“Obviously we were a part of Gogglebox for four years so we just want to send all of our love to her family, Mick, her children, everybody,” Angie said.
“She was a very loved woman and she had such a place on that show. You know, she was a lot of people’s favourites ’cause of her acerbic wit and her ability to tell it how it is, no matter what,” Yvie said.
“They actually referred to her as an icon of sorts,” Angie said, to which Yvie quickly agreed: “Yeah and she was!”
“There’s not much space for older woman on television and she had such a big presence,” Angie continued.
“She just said whatever came to her mind and sometimes it was a little bit hard to hear. I’ve been on the back-end of it but I loved her for it because she didn’t care and I love it when women don’t care and they can say what they want. So, go off Queen!”
More Gogglebox Australia Stars Address the Loss of Di Kershaw on Social Media
There were plenty more Gogglebox Australia commentators and other reality stars offering their thoughts on the loss.
“Woke up to the news that we’ve lost our beautiful Di. Our [Gogglebox] family is heartbroken,” Isabelle Silbery wrote, explaining she was currently in France and would “see some beautiful art, enjoy a wine and laugh in her honour”.
Adam Densten called Di an “absolute legend” and a “superstar”, before sharing his hopes that she was “enjoying a glass of wine up there”.
“We’ll miss the laughs, the wit and the smackdowns of Mick. You are irreplaceable Di,” he said.
“RIP Di, you will be missed. Thank you for all the great laughs and memories,” Sarah-Marie and Matty’s co-star Jad Nehmetallah wrote on the Instagram announcement.
Newcomer Kaday Kamara commented on Gogglebox’s Instagram: “Omg, RIP DI [sic].”
Lee and Keith shared their “condolences to Mick and his family” while Faye Kontos echoed their sentiments, adding that she was “saddened to hear Di has left us”.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Mick and the rest of the family. We’ll miss your laugh and honesty,” the Delpechitras family said.
Georgia Love, Reggie Bird and other reality TV stars also shared their condolences.
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