Gogglebox's Julie Malone shares sweet tribute to husband Tom and details off-screen hobby

Gogglebox star Julie Malone took to social media to share a tribute to her husband and co-star Tom Malone Snr on his special day. Fans are used to seeing the couple on the Channel 4 show from their Greater Manchester home having been part of the hit programme for nine years, alongside their children and dogs.

The pair are currently appearing on screen in the latest run of the Bafta award-winning programme but earlier this week, Julie took to Instagram as she shared a heartfelt post about her husband Tom with their thousands of followers on his birthday and appeared to reveal their hobby away from being armchair TV critics.

Sharing a selfie of the couple, she wrote: "Happy birthday to my other half, my pain in the backside, the person who comes on ghost hunts with me even though he is terrified. Thanks for all you do for us all, love Julie."

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The post quickly racked up likes with a number of followers taking to the comments section to express well-wishes to Tom. Former Emmerdale star, Danny Miller, was among those who took to the comments to send a message. The actor, known for playing Aaron Dingle in the ITV soap, said: "Happy birthday big man! Have a belter."

Fellow Gogglebox stars, Dave and Shirley, also sent a message, saying: "Happy birthday Tom mate, hope you have a great day love Dave and Shirley xx" And fans were also sending Tom birthday messages as well as sharing praise for the couple.

@barbarabirchall said: "Happy birthday enjoy your day. Thankyou all for entertaining us and inviting us into you home." @mills_nicola commented: "Happy Birthday. Have an amazing day ! Thanks for the laughs." @budweiser38 shared: "Happy Birthday Tom love you