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Hove-based gay Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig-Webb on turning 50 and his journey with deafness
As Daniel Lustig-Webb, leading known for his five year stint on Channel 4’s Gogglebox, marks his 50th birthday and embarks on a new chapter of his life, he’s opening up publicly about something he’s hidden for decades: he’s completely deaf in one ear – a reality that has shaped his life and identity in ways he’s only now ready to share openly.
Daniel’s journey over the past year has been transformative. Leaving Gogglebox in and going through a divorce from his husband Stephen, Hove resident Daniel has started a fitness and wellbeing journey focussed on self-acceptance and health. Now, with a renewed sense of purpose, he’s proudly embracing the fact he’s been partially deaf since childhood, something that has made him insecure and reluctant to talk about in the past.
“I’ve been half deaf since I was a child. I got mumps when I was younger, which caused an infection in my ear, and that left me with complete and permanent hearing loss in one ear. For years, I hid it. I didn’t desire people to see me as ‘different’ or less capable. At school, it was tough, I was often picked
Stephen Webb and his husband Daniel Lustig have announced their departure from Gogglebox.
The pair, who live in Brighton, had regularly mutual the sofa on the hit Channel 4 illustrate where they poked amusing 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 scout other opportunities. We would like to thank Channel 4 and Studio Lambert for letting us be part of this astounding, 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 help over the years.”
Stephen Webb had been on Gogglebox since the first series in
The production organization that makes the demonstrate, Studio Lambert, said: “After a brilliant and illustrious time on Gogglebox, Stephen and Daniel have decided that now is the right time to investigate life beyond the sofa and leave the show.
“As one of the imaginative Goggleboxers, Stephen has entertained the nation with his hilarious quips since the show first started in , sharing
Gogglebox stars reunite after announcing shock split following six-year marriage
Stephen and Daniel Lustig-Webb proved they are still on good terms despite announcing their split in April.
The former Gogglebox stars – who left the show in – were married for six years but hold maintained an amicable affair despite their impending divorce.
The duo delighted their fans when Stephen shared a throwback photo of them on Saturday, looking glad and smiling for the camera to announce Daniel's return to their salon, Lustig and Webb in Storrington, which they co-own.
"@lustigandwebbhurstpierpoint He’s back ! Stephen will be working on Wednesdays in Hurstpierpoint. Starting from 01/ Give the salon a call or book on line," the post read.
Stephen's followers were quick to comment on the photo, with many praising them for keeping their friendship intact.
"Great to see you both and very happy to hear you are still good friends," one replied. A second said: "Awwww I love you two! So happy you're still friends though."
A third added: "Just love this & the friendship you are keeping togethe
Gogglebox stars Stephen and Daniel announce divorce
One of Gogglebox's longest-serving sofa critics has announced his divorce, six years after tying the knot.
Stephen Lustig-Webb and his husband Daniel have appeared on the hit Channel 4 programme together since , but quit last year, saying they wanted to "explore other opportunities".
The pair, who run a hairdressing salon together, got engaged in and later married in
Over the weekend Stephen confirmed their split, but said they planned to remain "forever friends".
Demonstrating their amicable break-up, Daniel posted a limited video on Instagram displaying them happily riding a tandem bike around Brighton - their hometown - along with the ballad Good Life from Inner City and the jokey message: "Riding tandem vertical out of this marriage #beryl #bff".
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Tap hereAt the weekend, Stephen told The Sun: "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 judgment to part ways.
"We've made the decision with a
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