Gogglebox's Stephen Webb forced to pull out of series launch after catching coronavirus

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Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has pulled out of this Friday's episode after testing positive with coronavirus. The 50-year-old hairdresser from Brighton who appears on the show alongside his partner Daniel Lustig said he is "gutted" that he won't be taking part in the new series just yet.Sharing the news with his fans on Instagram, Stephen posted a video and wrote a message which read: "Gogglebox Back this Friday C4 9pm , gutted we won’t be back for episode 1 looking forward to seeing everyone #gogglebox #goggleboxfriday #goggleboxfamily."Holding his dog in his short video clip while his partner could also be seen sitting behind him through a window, Stephen said: "This is a message for the Gogglebox crew."Good luck filming this week, can't wait to see you Friday, I need a laugh.He added: "I'm off, we can't film this week because I've got covid."Looking through the window, Daniel chimed: "We locked him up in this room for everyone's benefit."Stephen then panned the camera around the space to show fans where he was currently isolating.He continued: "Look at my little room.

Tiny little bed, little bathroom, little old me stuck out here on me own."Anyway, can't wait to watch you on Friday, have a good one."Fans and other Gogglebox stars quickly rushed to the comment section to share their thoughts on Stephen's post.Ellie Warner commented: "Hope to see you back very soon!

Get well soon," followed by love heart emojis.David Griffiths also said: "It's a nightmare isn't Stephen, but it's a break for Daniel."While several other fans shared their support and wished him well.One supporter wrote: "You may have Covid but you are still looking drop dead gorgeous."While another said: "Awwwww get well soon Stephen..