Stephen Geoffrey Webb (born 26 July 1971) is an English television personality, known for appearing on Channel 4 programme Gogglebox between 2013 and 2023. He was set to appear as a contestant on the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice, but was forced to withdraw prior to the series airing. He later went on to appear on the E4 series Celebs Go Dating.

Stephen Webb
Born
Stephen Geoffrey Webb

(1971-07-26) 26 July 1971 (age 53)
OccupationTelevision personality
Years active2013–present
TelevisionGogglebox
Spouse
Daniel Lustig
(m. 2018; div. 2024)

Life and career

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Stephen Geoffrey Webb was born on 26 July 1971 in Sittingbourne, Kent.[1][2] A hairdresser by trade, he trained with Toni & Guy and worked for the company for over fifteen years in various locations including London and Brighton, as well as Dubai.[3][4]

In 2013, Webb became a cast member on the Channel 4 reality programme Gogglebox, alongside his friend and former partner Chris Steed.[5][6] The pair also appeared as guests on the Christmas special episode of Alan Carr: Chatty Man in 2016.[7] Steed announced his departure from Gogglebox in 2018 after a reported fall out with Webb, who remained on the programme and was instead joined by his mother Pat for the subsequent two series.[8][9] In 2018, Webb married his partner Daniel Lustig whom he had been engaged to for two years, and Lustig subsequently began appearing alongside him on Gogglebox.[10][11] They also co-own Lustig & Webb, their own hair salon in Hurstpierpoint.[12][13] In September 2023, Webb announced his departure from Gogglebox after a decade on the show.[14][15] In a statement alongside his partner Lustig, the couple issued a statement saying "[They felt] like the time [was] right to move on and explore new opportunities".[16][17][18] The following month, Webb was announced as contestant on the sixteenth series of Dancing on Ice, due to begin airing in January 2024.[19][20] [21] However, later that month it was announced that he had been forced to withdraw from the competition prior to it starting after sustaining a broken ankle in training.[22] In April 2024, Webb announced his divorce from Lustig after six years of marriage.[23] Webb subsequently signed up to appear on the thirteenth series of the E4 series Celebs Go Dating.[24]

Filmography

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As himself
Year Title Role Ref.
2013–2023 Gogglebox Cast member [25]
2016 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Guest; 1 episode [7]
2024 Celebs Go Dating Cast member; series 13 [7]

References

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  1. ^ "How old is Stephen Webb on Gogglebox?". Heart. 15 October 2021. Archived from the original on 25 June 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Stephen Geoffrey WEBB". Free BMD. Archived from the original on 5 June 2002. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Channel 4 Gogglebox: Stephen Webb reopens Sussex hair salon". The Argus. 13 April 2021. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Gogglebox's Stephen Webb: his age, job, why he quit and 'feud' with Chris Ashby-Steed". Heat. 8 September 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  5. ^ "The New Music Frid-eh? Interview: Gogglebox's Stephen and Chris". BBC. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Gogglebox's Chris and Stephen: 'We Sniff Kevin Bacon's Shorts On A Daily Basis'". Grazia. 9 November 2015. Archived from the original on 12 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  7. ^ a b c "2016 Specials - Alan Carr's Christmas Chatty Man". British Comedy Guide. 25 December 2016. Archived from the original on 25 April 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  8. ^ "Gogglebox star quits the show to 'pursue a career in TV'". BBC News. 23 February 2018. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Gogglebox viewers are missing Chris after he's replaced by Stephen's mum". Digital Spy. 21 February 2018. Archived from the original on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  10. ^ "Who are Stephen Webb and his husband Daniel from Gogglebox and how old are they?". Heart. 17 September 2021. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  11. ^ "Gogglebox star Stephen says he was target of verbal homophobic attack". Digital Spy. 28 June 2023. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  12. ^ "Channel 4 Gogglebox: Stephen Webb reopens Sussex hair salon". The Argus. 13 April 2021. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  13. ^ "Gogglebox's Stephen Webb channels co-star in hilarious transformation photo". Digital Spy. 31 July 2023. Archived from the original on 10 August 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Original Gogglebox star Stephen Webb exits show with husband Daniel". Radio Times. 23 February 2023. Archived from the original on 22 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  15. ^ "Gogglebox star Stephen Webb explains his and husband Daniel Lustig's absence from the show". Digital Spy. 7 September 2023. Archived from the original on 9 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  16. ^ "Gogglebox stars Stephen Webb and Daniel Lustig quit show". Digital Spy. 7 September 2023. Archived from the original on 16 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Gogglebox stars who have quit the show, as Stephen and Daniel announce shock exit". Evening Standard. 7 September 2023. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb hints at next TV project after exit from show". Digital Spy. 26 September 2023. Archived from the original on 23 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  19. ^ "Gogglebox's Stephen Webb joins Dancing on Ice line-up after show exit". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  20. ^ "Gogglebox star Stephen Lustig-Webb is the seventh celebrity confirmed to be taking part in the new series of Dancing on Ice". ITV. 3 October 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  21. ^ "Dancing on Ice reveals Gogglebox star as seventh contestant for 2024 series". Digital Spy. 3 October 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  22. ^ "Gogglebox star Stephen Webb forced to pull out of Dancing on Ice". 21 October 2023.
  23. ^ "Former Gogglebox stars Stephen and Daniel Lustig-Webb confirm divorce". Digital Spy. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  24. ^ "Celebs Go Dating 2024 confirms August premiere date". Digital Spy. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  25. ^ "Why Gogglebox's Stephen Webb was missing from this week's episode". Digital Spy. 19 February 2022. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2023.