Celebs Go Dating shock as star’s EX joins show – months after announcing their split
GOGGLEBOX star Daniel Lustig-Webb is set to make a one-off appearance on Celebs Go Dating - as he reunites with his ex-husband Stephen.
The reality stars will be seen together on-screen again for the first time since announcing their divorce.
The former couple were fan favourites on Channel 4's Gogglebox before ending Stephen quit to join ITV's Dancing on Ice.
A source told The Sun: "Stephen and Daniel have remained good friends despite their break up.
"They've got a really open and honest relationship and were happy to share their experiences with the Celebs Go Dating team.
"It makes for really emotional viewing."
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Fans were shocked when the couple called it quits on their marriage after six years.
Daniel told OK! Magazine at the time: “We got to the point where we’d talked about the breakup, about why we were breaking up, how we were going to go through it, and how we were both feeling.
"When we both felt in a stable place and a bit more confident, and also there for each other, that’s when we put it out."
Speaking to The Sun about Stephen and Daniel's friendship, Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn said: "Stephen has such a beautiful relationship with his ex and that says a lot about who they are as people.
"For him, his dating journey on this show it's one of the most fun and dramatic and emotional experiences I've ever watched.
"I just can't wait for people to watch it. I cried many times."
Anna Williamson added: "There's something about him, I don't know what it is about Steven.
"Maybe it's his eyes - he makes you cry. He is so emotive.
"And what I love about Steven as well is that he's the closest we've got on this series to being a regular guy off the telly as well as on the telly.
"With that does come this extra layer of authenticity and I think as we always say, the more authentic you are, the greater the results.
"I think we'll all see that with Steven."
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.