Original Gogglebox cast member Stephen Webb and his husband Daniel have decided to leave the show, Channel 4 has announced.
Stephen has been an ever-present since the first episode of the show in 2013, initially alongside his friend Chris and then his mother Pat before being joined by his other half.
A C4 statement said: "After a brilliant and illustrious time on Gogglebox, Stephen and Daniel have decided that now is the right time to explore life beyond the sofa and leave the show.
"As one of the original Goggleboxers, Stephen has entertained the nation with his hilarious quips since the show first started in 2013, sharing his opinions on the best and biggest TV events of the last ten years.
"We would like to thank him and Daniel for being utterly brilliant contributors to the show, and we wish them well with their future projects."
Stephen and Daniel posted on Instagram: "We feel like the time is right to move on and explore new opportunities. We would both like to thank Channel 4 and Studio Lambert for letting us be part of this amazing, funny and heartwarming show.
"We are also extremely thankful to the cast and crew, our Gogglebox family as we call them and of course the fans, thank you for all your love & support over the years."
The news comes a day before the 22nd series gets underway and leaves the Siddiqui family as the only remaining original cast members.
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