GOGGLEBOX stars Stephen Webb and Daniel Lustig have sensationally left the show after 10 years on the air.
Gogglebox’s Stephen is one of the longest-serving stars and announced his news days after the new series aired on Channel 4.
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Googlebox star Stephen Webb and husband Daniel Lustig have left the Channel 4 series Credit: Instagram
Stephen, 50, and husband Daniel, 43, who co-own the hair salon, said in a joint statement: “After careful consideration, Daniel and I have decided that we will not be returning for a new series of Gogglebox.
“We feel the time is right to move on and explore other possibilities.
“We would both like to thank Channel 4 and Studio Lambert for allowing us to be a part of this amazing, funny and heartfelt show.
“We are also extremely grateful to the cast and crew, or the Gogglebox family as we call them and of course the fans, thank you for all your love and support over the years.”
They also shared a video of them laughing and joking together, and wrote an emotional post on Instagram: “After an incredible 10 years…”.
The pair were inundated with messages from devastated viewers and their co-stars, with Izzi Warner captioning their post alongside a tearful emoji: “I’ll miss you both.”
And a fan shared: “Aw no, you 2 are definitely my favourites, love all things dog and non stop laughter Gogglebox won’t be the same without your icons!! We’ll miss you.”
A third person wrote: “Awwww total bullshit, you are by far the BEST couple here, miss you. Good luck in your future endeavors though.”
Stephen has been filming Gogglebox from the living room of his home in Brighton since the first series in 2013.
Sid Siddiqui, 75, is the only star left on the sofa who made his debut in the first series.
Stephen first appeared alongside ex and friend Chris Ashby-Steed before they had a heated row.
Gogglebox returns for its 22nd series tomorrow night.
Fellow couch legends, Jenny and Lee made the news earlier this week when they let the cat out of the bag on Instagram.
Along with a video of themselves, they wrote: “It’s almost time for series 22.
“I hope you will join us on September 8th at 9pm to watch the telecast with us. See you next Friday.”
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The couple pose at their home with last year’s Gogglebox Tric and National Television AwardsCredit: Instagram/@lustig75
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Their dogs, Babs, Betsy and Princess, often had cameo roles on the show Credits: Instagram
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