Gogglebox viewers have erupted with excitement after fan favourite Simon Minty unveiled a striking new appearance that has taken his followers by surprise.
Social media sensation
Simon Minty, who stars on the beloved Channel 4 programme alongside his sister Jane, shared a glimpse of his fresh haircut during a recent Instagram post that quickly captured fans' attention. The Surrey-based siblings regularly update their 54,000 followers with snapshots from their daily lives, but this particular update sparked an unusually enthusiastic response.
The brother and sister duo posted footage of themselves examining their late father's stamp collection, with Jane presenting various stamps to Simon while estimating their potential value. They captioned the heartfelt post: "Going through dad's old stamps."
Overwhelming fan reaction
While the stamp collection provided nostalgic entertainment, it was Simon's dramatically shorter hairstyle that truly stole the show. Admirers quickly flooded the comments section with praise for his updated look.
One enthusiastic supporter wrote: "Nice hair do Simon 🔥," to which Simon humbly responded: "Thank you. Very short hair do." Another fan commented simply: "Love the new hair Simon," while a third gushed: "Love the new hair do Simon, it's amazing what we have saved over the years. Luv you two xx."
Beyond television fame
Simon, who was born with restricted growth, has become a prominent disability rights campaigner alongside his television career. He established Sminty Ltd, a consultancy that helps major organisations improve their services for disabled people.
His impressive client portfolio includes household names such as the BBC, HSBC, and The Football Association. Meanwhile, his sister Jane pursues her passion as a professional chef, occasionally sharing amusing kitchen mishaps with their followers.
Back in 2022, Jane posted a photograph of herself holding a plate of lemon cake while dressed in chef's clothing, writing on their shared Instagram account: "Homemade cakes at work today ...will try and save a piece for Simon to try! Happy day at work."
The siblings have been part of the Gogglebox family since 2021, quickly winning over audiences with their witty commentary and genuine reactions to television programmes. Their charming dynamic and relatable personalities have made them firm favourites among the show's dedicated viewership.
Gogglebox continues to air every Friday at 9pm on Channel 4, featuring the Minty siblings and other households providing their unique perspectives on the week's television offerings.
