Who is Gogglebox star Sandra Martin?

SANDRA Martin was one of the most loved characters on the Gogglebox sofa before she sensationally quit the show.

The reality star has now revealed that her sister-in-law has died from coronavirus.

Who is Sandra Martin?

Sandra, 59, made her debut in the very first series of Gogglebox - back in March 2013.

At the time, the larger-than-life lady, from Brixton, south London, was joined by best pal Sandi Bogle.

Sandra is known for her extravagant jewellery and big gold rings, and Sandra set up her own business Ringsandtings in 2015.

Grandma Sandra split from her fiance Derek just before Christmas 2015, having popped the question over New Years the previous year.

Why did Sandra quit Gogglebox?

Sandra announced she had quit Gogglebox during a chat on This Morning on July 19, 2017.

Speaking to Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes on the ITV chat show, she said: "I am going to miss it, but I decided at that time I wanted to move on to other things.
"It's four and a half years now, and I'm just moving on, keeping up with the times."

Sandra admitted it wasn't the same being on the show with her daughter Chancez after her best pal Sandi quit the show.

She explained: "Sandi left last year as everyone knows, she's my TV partner, and my daughter came on after.
"I want to pursue my career to do other things, Sandi had gone before, but it wouldn't have been the same with my daughter.

"There are certain subjects that I can't discuss with a 24-year-old."

What did Sandra go to prison for?

In 1984, Sandra served six months in prison for fraud.

Sandra told The Sun On Sunday: “It was a very long time ago and I deeply regret it.

"I’ve turned my life around since then and have put this behind me.”