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What are Gogglebox's Brighton families doing now? (TV show celebrates 10th birthday)

What are Gogglebox's Brighton families doing now? <i>(Image: Gogglebox)</i>
What are Gogglebox's Brighton families doing now? (Image: Gogglebox)

Gogglebox turns ten years old this year and to celebrate a decade of ordinary people entertaining us on our screens, we are looking at what the Brighton original cast are doing now.

Perhaps the most famous stars from the show from Brighton are Stephen and Chris. They appeared in the pilot episode of the show a decade ago.

Stephen Webb, 53, is one of the longest-standing members of the Gogglebox cast.

In the first few series, he appeared on the show with his then-boyfriend Chris Steed, but as the show went on, the pair broke up.

They remained friends and still did the show together until Chris left in 2018.

For a while, Stephen was on the show with his mother Pat, who was very popular among fans.

The Argus: Daniel Lustig, left, and Stephen Webb, in their Brighton home
The Argus: Daniel Lustig, left, and Stephen Webb, in their Brighton home

Daniel Lustig, left, and Stephen Webb, in their Brighton home

Now, Stephen does the show with his husband Daniel Lustig. They have been married since 2018 and run a salon together in Hurstpierpoint called Lustig and Webb Hairdressing.

They put the £1,500 a month pay from Channel 4 to good use and live in a house on Brighton’s seafront that is said to have cost £575,000.

The Michael family also appeared in the first ever episode 2013.

Husband and wife Andy and Carolyne were joined by two of their children called Louis and Alex.

Their other children Katy and Pascal didn't initially appear on the programme but have made the odd appearance.

There was controversy when, in 2015, the family left the show when Andy ran to become an MP for UKIP.

When he failed to secure a seat for Hastings and Rye constituency, Andy and his family rejoined the show.

Louis Michael is now in his mid-twenties and has over 60,000 followers on Twitter and went to university in Chichester.

Alex, who is now 32, graduated with a Masters in Computer Science.

After Andy’s death in 2021, the family decided not to return to the show.

The Argus: The Michaels left the show in 2021
The Argus: The Michaels left the show in 2021

The Michaels left the show in 2021

A statement released said at the time: "We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Gogglebox star Andy Michael at the age of 61 following a short illness.

"Andy passed away last weekend with his family by his side.

"Retired hotelier Andy, who brought much wit and insight to Gogglebox, was one of the show's original cast members, appearing in the very first episode in 2013.

"Beloved father to Katy, Alex, Pascal and Louis, and cherished husband of Carolyne, Andy was a much-loved and respected member of the Gogglebox family, and he will be very sadly missed.

"Our love and thoughts are with Carolyne and the entire family. The family have asked for privacy at this very sad time."