TL;DR
- Andrew and Alfie met on a dating app.
- They went to Mexico after just nine hours.
- The couple shares their love story on Instagram.
- They joined Gogglebox in 2025.
- They’ve been married for two years.
In the world of reality TV, few couples have captured our hearts quite like Andrew Nicolls and Alfie Mulhall from Gogglebox. These two lovebirds are not just sofa critics; they’re a whirlwind romance waiting to be told. Picture this: a notorious gay dating app, a few martinis, and a spontaneous trip to Mexico all within a matter of hours. Sounds like a rom-com, right? Well, it’s the real deal for these two.
It all started on a Sunday night when Andrew, 30 years Alfie’s senior, slid into Alfie’s DMs. “You slid into the DMs,” Alfie quips, recounting their first encounter. After just half an hour of chatting, Andrew boldly suggested, “Why don’t you pop over?” But hold your horses! Alfie wasn’t about to jump into a Sunday night rendezvous. “I was not going to pop over for a Sunday night s*** as I’m sure you wanted,” he playfully retorts.
After a bit more banter and some charm, the couple finally went on their first official date at The Delaunay, where they indulged in a couple of martinis and, as Andrew puts it, “verbal diarrhoea from both sides.” Fast forward just nine hours into their acquaintance, and Andrew popped the question that would change everything: “Would you fancy popping to Mexico?” Talk about a bold move!
Alfie, ever the cautious one, recalls that they had two more dates in London before heading off to the tropical paradise. “It was a bit strange because we’d never really done anything, we didn’t know if we were that compatible,” Andrew admits. But the chemistry was undeniable, and off they went to Mexico, where their adventure took an unexpected twist.
Imagine this: a romantic getaway in the jungle, a bat in the room, and solar-powered air conditioning that decided to take a nap. Andrew describes that first night as “interesting,” with no Wi-Fi, no mobile signal, and no power. “I thought I was gonna die!” he recalls, laughing at the chaos of it all. But clearly, it was a recipe for love, as they’ve been inseparable ever since.
Now, three years later, this dynamic duo is celebrating their love not just in private but on national television as part of Gogglebox, where they’ve been sharing their hilarious takes on reality TV since 2025. They recently celebrated their anniversary, proving that sometimes, a little spontaneity can lead to a lifetime of happiness.
So, whether you’re a fan of their witty commentary or just love a good LGBTQ+ love story, Andrew and Alfie are the couple we didn’t know we needed. Here’s to more adventures and more martinis!