Unique: Hairdresser Stephen Webb, one of many authentic stars of Channel 4’s award-winning Gogglebox, has opened up about physique positivity and divulges his dream couch companion, a well-known face who shares his “ardour for farting and swearing”
Staying in on a Friday evening is a lot extra enjoyable when it’s within the firm of the Gogglebox gang, who entertain us with saucy, foolish and generally stunning reactions to the week’s TV exhibits.
And once we caught up with two of its funniest stars, married couple Stephen Webb and Daniel Lustig, we have been delighted to seek out they’re simply as a lot enjoyable in actual life. Stephen sweetly teases Daniel, who he runs a hairdressing salon with in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, all through our chat.
Clearly smitten with one another, the pair are overjoyed that Gogglebox has been nominated on the Tv and Radio Industries Membership Awards.
“We’re not up towards Ant and Dec and Bradley Walsh – they’re up towards us,” jokes Stephen once we quiz him and Daniel all about being on the hit present…
Hello guys! Congrats on Gogglebox being shortlisted for finest leisure programme on the TRIC Awards.
Stephen: It at all times feels wonderful to be up for an award and it offers everybody a little bit pat on the again to know we’re doing very well. And clearly, who doesn’t love an awards present?
You’re up towards Ant & Dec’s Saturday Evening Takeaway and Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad – how do you assume you’ll fare?
Stephen: It’s wonderful to be up for an award with these different folks. Simply being in the identical class as them is wonderful. It simply goes
to indicate what calibre we’re up towards – though we’re not up towards them, they’re up towards us!
Who’s essentially the most well-known one who has advised you they’re a fan of Gogglebox?
Daniel: I used to be in Waitrose close to the place we reside and was simply ready within the queue and Zoe Ball got here in and pointed at me and mentioned, “Oh, it’s you off Gogglebox.” I couldn’t consider somebody like that recognised me.
It was simply earlier than she got here on the present.
Stephen: And now, in fact, she’s a Gogglebox member of the family who we love.
I’ve obtained just a few superstar followers who do inbox me and, clearly, I wouldn’t repeat something they inform me as a result of it’s non-public. So there you go!
Which different stars would you prefer to see on the superstar model?
Stephen: I’d like to see Miriam Margolyes. I believe she is hysterical.
We share a ardour for farting and swearing and I simply love her as a result of she tells it as it’s.
Daniel: I might like to be on the identical sofa because the Drag Race judges, RuPaul, Todrick Corridor and Michelle Visage – that’d
be poptastic.
How usually do you get stopped by followers on the street?
Stephen: On a regular basis – everyone seems to be at all times actually pleasant and constructive.
Daniel: They are saying, “You’re not as tall as we thought – however you might be higher wanting…”
What are your favorite exhibits to observe?
Stephen: I like issues like 24 Hours In A&E – the type of present that tells a narrative of a household and love, and all the pieces is alright ultimately.
Daniel: I like to observe something about animals – or a horror film will get me going.
For those who may solely watch one TV present endlessly, which one would you choose?
Stephen: It must be Intercourse And
The Metropolis. I begin from sequence one and undergo all of the sequence and each movies. I’m thrilled to bits they’re popping out with
a brand new sequence.
Daniel: I do know all of the traces.
Stephen: “Soiled martini, soiled b*stard!”
Daniel: I might love to observe Dynasty endlessly and fake I’m Krystle Carrington.
Has being on TV made you extra conscious of the way you look?
Stephen: No, I’m clearly very proud of the way in which I look. Sure, I’m a little bit bit obese and getting fairly a considerable moob on me, however I really like watching myself on TV.
Daniel: Sure is the reply for me. Once I first watched myself, I used to be shocked by how
I sound and the way I look. However watching myself has made me respect how I look.
Lastly, it’s been a devastating few months for the Gogglebox household with the deaths of Pete McGarry, Mary Prepare dinner and Andy Michael. What do you assume all three dropped at the present?
Stephen: It’s been a extremely unhappy time. Mary was a candy, pretty woman however with some good innuendos and one-liners up her sleeve. We liked watching her and Marina collectively – their reputation exhibits that life doesn’t finish at a sure age
and, no matter age you might be, you may nonetheless join with youthful folks via humour.
Andy was at all times really himself
and we actually admired how straight-talking he was. You possibly can at all times inform there was a lot love and mutual respect inside the Michael household.
Pete was a complete sweetheart and introduced an actual Cockney attraction to Gogglebox. He didn’t at all times say loads, however
we liked him chiming in with, “Depart off, Linda!” once in a while. All three can be
actually sadly missed.
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