Gogglebox star Lara has become a firm favourite with fans since joining the show last year, but many are only now discovering her famous sibling and the heartbreaking loss she has endured.
Who is Lara from Gogglebox?
Lara joined the Channel 4 programme in 2025 as part of the mother-and-daughter-in-law duo Sara and Lara from Yorkshire. The pair quickly won over audiences with their witty commentary on the week's television highlights.
However, it turns out that Lara's little brother is none other than TV star and adventurer Bear Grylls, best known for shows like Man Vs. Wild and Running Wild with Bear Grylls.
Lara gave Bear his name
Remarkably, it was Lara who gave Bear his famous nickname. He told The Guardian: "I was christened Edward. My sister gave me the name Bear when I was a week old and it has stuck."
Proving she shares her brother's adventurous spirit, in 2021 Lara took part in an open-air ice-swimming challenge for charity, raising £23,000 in just 28 days. She told The York Press: "Bear was hugely supportive over the month. A shared love of ice swimming has been really bonding. My normal job in PR wasn't quite so exciting to him."
Bear sent her regular messages of encouragement, gave her shout-outs on social media, and mentioned her challenge in several TV interviews.
Fans shocked by sibling revelation
Reacting to the news that Lara and Bear are siblings, fans have expressed their surprise. One person commented on Lara's Instagram: "Only found out recently she's Bear Grylls' sister." Another added: "No way. For real?" A third wrote: "omg really!!!!!"
Heartbreaking loss
Away from Gogglebox, Lara is a proud mother to three children: Mungo, Bevan, and Tallulah, whom she shares with her husband James Fawcett. Tragically, in 2025, James died of a sudden cardiac arrest.
Leading the tributes to her husband, Lara said: "He was very entertaining and very very funny and always made everybody laugh. He enjoyed a great social life; enjoyed a party, and was always the last to bed."
Gogglebox airs every Friday at 9pm on Channel 4.
