Gogglebox’s Daniel Lustig opens up on split from Stephen Webb – and reveals he gives him advice for Celebs Go Dating
GOGGLEBOX star Daniel Lustig has spoken candidly about his divorce with co-star Stephen Webb, sharing that he now gives his ex relationship advice as he goes on dates with new flames.
The couple were together for 11 years and married for six when they decided to call time on their romantic relationship.
Daniel previously confirmed the separation wasn’t caused by a dramatic fallout, but simply two people falling out of love over time.
Despite filing for divorce, Daniel and Stephen were determined to maintain the friendship which first brought them together.
They currently still live together in Brighton as they attempt to sell their flat, and have remained joint owners of their hair salon.
In an exclusive interview with the Sun, the 43-year-old TV personality admitted that navigating their split was “a bit choppy in the beginning”, but now Daniel can even listen to stories about Stephen’s newfound love life painlessly.
“Nothing nasty happened here, nothing really dramatic,” he said.
“That would be a different story but because it hasn’t been like that, it was quite grown up.
“In the beginning it’s always tricky, isn’t it? But once you’ve got your boundaries in place – we do get on well.
“We’re still sharing a flat together. He comes home and tells me about his filming Celebs Go Dating and I try to give him some advice.
“I don’t know if he listens to it, but I will give it. I know what the comments will be.
“He’s come back and I’ve said, ‘You know you’re like that. Stop that.'”
When asked if it was difficult for him to hear the news that his ex husband would be filmed going on dates with new people, Daniel shared that Stephen asked him before signing up for the E4 reality show.
He added: “He was so kind about it. I said no, you should definitely go for it, you should see what’s out there and have some fun with it.
“In the beginning I was like, I don’t know if I can watch it. Or I might watch it through one eye.
“But now it’s coming closer, I think I’m just too nosy. I’ll probably have to watch it.
“I’ll be sitting there going, ‘No! Don’t say those things!’ I feel like I know him inside out. I know what he’s going to be like.”
Daniel himself is keen for an invite onto MAFS UK or Love is Blind, confessing: “I would definitely go on those dating shows.
“Anything blind dating is great isn’t it? You don’t really know who they are in the beginning, but you get to know them.”
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.