Gogglebox favourite Stephen Lustig-Webb has revealed that he’s signed up to the dating show, Celebs Go Dating. The 52-year old called it quits with his husband Daniel, 43, last month in a shock announcement.
The Channel 4 icon originally shot to fame after appearing on Gogglebox for a decade. According to The Sun, Stephen has been scouted by Channel 4 bosses after announcing his divorce from Daniel.
An insider told the publication: “Stephen is set to sign up for Celebs Go Dating after successful advanced talks with E4 producers. Bosses were really keen to get him as soon as they heard he and Stephen had split as they know viewers will invest in his path to finding love again, and he’s already a big favourite with Channel 4 viewers after years on Gogglebox.
“Stephen is also really keen to have some fun again after a difficult few months, and he’s also raring to get back on TV after having to step down from Dancing on Ice due to injury.”
Express.co.uk have contacted a representative of Steven for comment.
Last year, Stephen told fans on Instagram that he and Daniel would be quitting the Channel 4 show in an emotional post. He was one of the original Gogglebox cast members when the show launched in 2013.
He announced: “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 explore other opportunities. We would both like to thank Channel 4 and Studio Lambert for letting us be part of this amazing, funny and heartwarming show.”
In October last year, he was forced to quit Dancing on Ice due to breaking his ankle during training. On top of this, his injury also meant that he had to drop out of the 2024 London Marathon.
Celebs Go Dating follows a number of famous faces try their luck at finding love, with the help of dating experts Anna Richardson and Paul Brunson.
Previous celebrities who have gone on the show include Ulrika Jonsson, Joey Essex, Kerry Katona, Charlotte Crosby and Sam Thompson. The new series is yet to confirm a release date for the 13th season.
Gogglebox can be streamed on Channel 4 On Demand.
