Former Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb has sparked fan arguments after he was accused of being ‘disrespectful’ following his shock divorce from co-star husband Daniel
Stephen Lustig-Webb has come under fire from Gogglebox fans after announcing his split from husband Daniel.
The TV star shocked fans last week by announcing the couple’s separation shortly after leaving the Channel 4 show. They vowed the “forever be friends” and insisted there are no hard feelings between them. Following the news, Daniel flaunted his physique as he stripped down to just a towel for a sultry selfie.
Stephen also took to social media following their split as he enjoyed a night out in London on Saturday. He uploaded snaps from his pub crawl in Notting Hill, alongside a photo holding up his drink next to a male friend. The post sparked outcry with fans as they assumed he’d “moved on” already.
One said: “Maybe best to keep a low profile for a while and be a bit more respectful?” Another commented: “Moved on already?” Someone else wrote: “Moved on already bit disrespectful to be posting about it already.” A fourth asked: “Is that your new man. Looks like Daniel had a lucky escape. Good luck to him.”
Yet other followers came to Stephen’s defence as one declared: “Wow people are so quick to jump to conclusions, and judge.” Another urged: “Cut the guy some slack!!! He’s allowed to go out and enjoy himself be it a date or a meet up with a friend you people make me laugh . Mind your own bees wax.” Someone else shared: “Just because it’s a man doesn’t mean they’re a couple, he’s an old friend. Honestly.”
A follower added: “None of you know exactly how long ago their marriage broke up, none of you know him on a personal level, so stop acting like you do. It may be a friend, a partner or other, who cares it’s none of our business.” Daniel even offered his verdict on the post as he commented: “Hope you’re having fun in the big smoke.”
Before announcing their split, fans had noticed Daniel without his wedding ring which prompted the couple to share an official statement. They even posted a video of themselves riding a tandem bike and having a laugh, seemingly unaffected by their decision. Daniel humorously captured the moment with: “Riding tandem straight out of this marriage #beryl #bff.”
Fans were devastated by the news as one said: “So sad to read this… love you two… but wishing you both the happiness you deserve for the future.” Another chimed in: “Aww noo, you two were great together on GB.” Stephen, 52, was one of the longest-standing cast members in Gogglebox, having joined the original 2013 series with his ex-boyfriend Chris Ashby-Steed.
Following their separation, Stephen went on to film Gogglebox with his beloved late mother Pat, before Daniel took her spot. The couple shared a £575,000 flat on Brighton’s seafront, which they moved into in 2021. They also co-own a hair salon, making them business partners.
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