Stephen Webb and his husband Daniel Lustig have announced their departure from Gogglebox.
The pair, who live in Brighton, had regularly shared the sofa on the hit Channel 4 show where they poked fun at the week’s TV.
In a post on Instagram today (Thursday 7 September), Stephen Webb wrote: “After careful consideration, Daniel and I have decided we will not be returning for the new series of Gogglebox.
“We feel the time is right to move on and explore other opportunities. We would like to thank Channel 4 and Studio Lambert for letting us be part of this amazing, funny and heartwarming show.
“We are also thankful to the cast and crew, or Gogglebox family as we call them, and of course the fans, thank you for all your love and support over the years.”
Stephen Webb had been on Gogglebox since the first series in 2013.
The production company that makes the show, Studio Lambert, said: “After a brilliant and illustrious time on Gogglebox, Stephen and Daniel have decided that now is the right time to explore life beyond the sofa and leave the show.
“As one of the original Goggleboxers, Stephen has entertained the nation with his hilarious quips since the show first started in 2013, sharing his opinions on the best and biggest TV events of the last 10 years.
“We would like to thank him and Daniel for being utterly brilliant contributors to the show and we wish them well with their future projects.”
Their departure comes two years after another Brighton family left the show.
The Michael family were also among the original cast but retired hotelier Andrew Michael died in August 2021 at the age of 61.
He appeared on the programme with his wife Carolyne and their children Alex and Louis while their two other children Katy and Pascal also made appearances over the years.
See them in celeb BB later this year?
Oh no, my favourite couple, going to miss you both so much. Every time I see ASPARAGUS I think of you! Good luck for the future xx
Try Furniture Village and test their sofas…a new opportunity!
So love you and your husband. Will miss you and your quips. So nice to know that you are into horses and are Seagulls, used to live in Worthing.
Take care and good luck for your future ventures Xxxxxxxx
“ The pair, who live in Brighton”
I must admit I thought they lived in mid sussex somewhere, Hurstpierpoint maybe, but definitely not Brighton. Maybe they’ve moved into the city.
They lived in a bungalow in Hangketon, next door to my dentist…then they moved to a flat on the seafront…😂
They literally get introduced on the show as “Meanwhile in BRIGHTON.” – although to be fair, Googlebox isn’t a show you need to spend a lot of attention to as a reaction video made into a TV show! 🙂
He was one of my favourite reactionaries. Good luck to them in their future endeavours.
Loved your humour and quick wit. Good luck for your future together. Hope to see you again.
It definitely won’t be the same now you have left.
My husband and I are gutted You are both so entertaining. Good luck though.
Such a loss to the programme..enjoyed your quips etc..sorry you have decided to leave you will be missed..good luck for your future project
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