Gogglebox fans were left in stitches just minutes into the latest episode, thanks to a cheeky comment from long-time cast member Mary Killen. The 70-year-old made an eyebrow-raising remark that quickly went viral after a dramatic moment on Coronation Street took a naughty turn.
As viewers watched a scene unfold between Abi Webster and a stranger following a minor crash, things escalated on-screen when the man suggested an impulsive sexual encounter. Mary wasn’t impressed.
Reacting to the bold advance, she quipped: “What makes you think I’d be interested in barnyard sex at such short notice?”
The remark caught even her husband Giles off guard. He was seen staring at the screen in disbelief.
Gogglebox viewers rush to social media
© Channel 4It didn’t take long for the internet to react. Moments after the scene aired, users flooded X (formerly Twitter) to share their amusement.
One viewer wrote: “Mary calling that flirty Corrie scene barnyard sex is hysterical. She is odd but so funny. Why barnyard?? Lol.” Another added: “’Barnyard sex at short notice’ – Giles and Mary are national treasures. Never change.”
A third chimed in: “I swear Giles & Mary have their own dictionary! Howling!”
The phrase quickly became one of the night’s most quoted moments, showing once again why the pair remain fan favourites.
A familiar dynamic
© Channel 4Mary and Giles have been staples of Gogglebox since 2015. Their dry humour, occasional bickering, and unexpectedly blunt observations continue to make them standout stars.
Off-screen, the couple have been candid about how doing the show together has helped their relationship. Speaking exclusively to us at Hello! in a previous interview, Giles shared: “Working together on Gogglebox – watching telly at the same time – meant Mary and I suddenly no longer lived like two intimate strangers.”
He added: “It has definitely saved our marriage.”
Mary has also opened up in the past about their unique setup, referring to Giles as a “retired man of leisure,” and frequently using the nickname “Nutty” for her husband during episodes.
More fan reactions from the episode
© Channel 4Later in the show, another scene prompted a wave of laughs, this time courtesy of the Malone family. Watching footage of a Blue Origin rocket launch, one member of the Manchester-based clan commented: “I’m not being funny, but that rocket looks like a giant dildo.”
Fans on social media were once again quick to quote the line, calling it “classic Malone humour.” One user posted: “Having a good old laugh at this. That’s exactly what I just said.”
In another moment, Sky at Night host Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock asked whether the world was prepared for an asteroid strike. Tom Malone’s reply – “We’re not prepared for a binmen strike” – landed just as well with viewers.
The Channel 4 show continues to pull in strong ratings. Its formula remains simple: real people reacting to TV. But it’s the personalities, particularly duos like Mary and Giles, that keep audiences returning.
Moments like Mary’s “barnyard sex” comment demonstrate the show’s balance of unexpected humour and relatability. While the scenes being watched are often dramatic or emotional, it’s the unscripted reactions that steal the spotlight.
As long as couples like Mary and Giles are around, Gogglebox seems unlikely to lose its place in the weekly viewing routine of millions.
Gogglebox airs Friday nights on Channel 4 and is available to stream on All 4.
