Gogglebox’s Stephen Webb issues emotional family announcement as he leaves UK

Former Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has been sent well wishes as he swaps the UK for Mumbai (Image: StephenWebb1971 Instagram)

Former favourite Stephen Webb has received a flood of good wishes as he embarks on an adventure to Mumbai. The sofa-based critic, who gained fame on the hit show and was part of the original cast since it began, became a firm fan favourite before his exit from the programme in 2023.

Stephen gave his followers a glimpse into his journey via . The 53 year old uploaded a clip showing his plane’s takeoff followed by a selfie with a drink, celebrating the start of his holiday.

He captioned the footage: “8 hours outbound, 5 hours sleep, 30 mins treadmill = the rest of the day by the pool @_sohohousemumbai_”.

Supportive fans filled the comment section with heartfelt messages. One fan wrote “Have a fantastic time” while another shared “Have a wonderful time.”

A third added a hint of humour with “Have fun, I’m coming with you on your next trip,” reports .

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Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has embarked on a new adventure (Image: Getty)

Throughout his tenure on Gogglebox, audiences saw Stephen critique TV shows with various companions including his ex-husband Daniel Lustig, his mother Pat, and his pal Chris Butland-Steed.

On his departure from the couch commentary gig, which preceded a stint on Dancing on Ice last year, Stephen stated: “it’s time to move on and see what else is out there”.

Stephen and Daniel Lustig went their separate ways in 2024.

In a poignant post dated January 27, Stephen paid homage to his late mother on the anniversary of her passing.

Mourning her absence, he expressed: “One year since mummy Pat passed, miss your laughter, your no nonsense advice. The only person who could make me [crying laughing emoji]. Miss ya mum.”

In a heartfelt homage to his mother in 2023, Stephen penned: “Mummy Pat, you were one in a million, took everyone at face value, would share your last fiver with a stranger, the salt of the earth and the absolute centre of our world! Rest in peace mum.”

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