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Gogglebox star couple file for divorce after six years but vow to remain ‘forever friends’
Both of the divorcing couple have issued statements on the split
GOGGLEBOX star Stephen Lustig-Webb and husband Daniel are divorcing after six years of marriage, The Sun on Sunday can reveal.
Stephen, 52, has remained on friendly terms with 43-year-old Daniel, with whom he runs a hair salon.
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Stephen, who has appeared on the Channel 4 show for a decade, said: “It’s with much sadness Daniel and I have decided to divorce.
"There is, and always will be, a lot of love there but we’ve unfortunately grown apart and made the decision to part ways.”
Daniel said: “We’ve made the decision with a very heavy heart to confirm our marriage has come to an end.
“I’m sure we will forever be friends.”
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Stephen shot to fame on the original 2013 Gogglebox with his former boyfriend, Chris Ashby-Steed, who left the show amid feuding.
Stephen went on to film with his late mum, Pat, then Daniel before the couple left last year.
Their split came as Stephen was due to feature on Dancing On Ice this year — but was forced to pull out after breaking an ankle.
He was replaced on the ITV show by Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards.
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Last month the Gogglebox community was rocked when former star George Gilbey died aged 40 following an accident at work in Southend-on-sea.
Gogglebox stars Stephen and Daniel's relationship timeline
Hairdressing duo Stephen Webb and Daniel Lustig got engaged back in 2016 and married two years later.
The couple co-own a hair salon and live in a £575,000 property on Brighton's sought after seafront.
At the time of the engagement, Stephen appeared on Gogglebox alongside his ex-boyfriend Chris Ashby-Steed.
In 2019, Daniel made his Gogglebox debut and was immediately a big hit.
Chris, who is now in a happy relationship with husband Tony, spoke publicly about how the show affected his mental health.
Having relocated to Wales and quit showbiz, Chris said he was racked with anxiety during his time on the programme.
Just last year Daniel and Stephen shocked Gogglebox fans when they announced they were leaving the programme. Daniel had been part of the show since its launch in 2013.
Their departure opened up a new world of opportunity for the duo and it was soon announced that Stephen would take part in Dancing on Ice. But disaster struck and injury ruled him out before the live shows.
There were further gasps of shock in April when we revealed the pair had split up. They vowed to remain friends and looked to be true to their word, sharing a smiley picture the following day with Stephen's mum on the seafront.
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