26 February 2023 , 16:16
1338
0
Both Gogglebox stars Stephen Lustig-Webb and Daniel Lustif were missing from the latest episode of the new series.
Channel 4's most watched show returned to our TV screens on Friday (February 24) but curious fans spotted the couple were absent.
Best friends Jenny and Lee and siblings Sophie and Pete Sandiford were among the cast members back to critique the latest bits of telly.
Other returning families include Welsh couple Dave and Shirley and the Manchester-based The Malone family.
However, TV duo Stephen and his partner, Daniel, were nowhere to be found.
Gogglebox star shows off three stone weight loss in impressive year apart snaps
The much-loved couple have since revealed why they did not make an appearance on the show.
The pair were absent from this week's episode (INSTAGRAM)Stephen posted a selfie with his other half on Instagram and captioned explained why they were missing.
The cast member wrote: "He’s home just in time for #gogglebox. We are not on this week as Daniel's been away sunning himself in Dubai."
Fans flooded the comments section to say how gutted they were not to see them on their TV screens last night.
“Ah missing you boys this week!" gushed one follower.
Echoing their thoughts, someone else gushed: “Miss you, hope you're on the programme next week."
“We miss you see you both next week,” penned a third follower.
Another person proclaimed: “Ah nooo was looking forward to seeing the Brighton belles tonight!"
A fifth fan chimed in: “Wondered where you were! Hope he had a fabulous time."
"Can't wait to see you next week!" said a sixth follower.
Gogglebox star teases return as Channel 4 prepares to mark 10 years of hit show
For the brand new episode, show regulars Ellie and Izzie, Giles and Mary, The Malones, Dave and Shirley and Jenny and Lee all tuned in to watch the likes of Starstruck and The Piano.
Brighton based Hairdresser Stephen first appeared on the show alongside ex-partner Chris in 2013.