Overview
- Buddy was unveiled during the January 1, 2026 broadcast of Channel 4’s Gogglebox.
- On air, Tom asked granddaughter Saoirse if Buddy was rescued from a pound, and she confirmed it.
- The segment featured Tom Malone Sr, Julie and Shaun on the sofa with Saoirse as Buddy played.
- The Malones have been Gogglebox regulars since 2014 and continue in series 26 after Tom Jnr left in 2021.
- The family previously mourned dogs Frank (2018), Lucy (2022), Dave (2023) and Bob, whose death was shared in June 2025.