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Stephanie Colderick

Fans rush to support Gogglebox star after homophobic abuse

One popular Gogglebox cast member has been flooded with support after being subject to homophobic abuse. Stephen Webb, who appears on the Channel 4 show with his husband Daniel Lustig-Webb, posted on Instagram about the homophobic abuse he and Daniel faced in Brighton.

Posting a picture of the LBGTQ+ flag Daniel explained what happened. He said: "Last night Daniel and I were called "f**king f***ots" this was on Hove sea front! The fight continues! Be aware be safe! #gay #pride #homophobiastillexists".

The post has received over 1,900 comments with many fans giving the couple support. One said: "So sorry and angered to hear this. Why do people even care what someone else's sexuality is ffs #saddos WELL WE ALL LOVE YAS" followed by love heart emojis.

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Another added: "Keep letting your beautiful souls shine Hate will never win xx" and: "I'm so sorry this happened. Keep being you! We love watching you on TV x". A fourth said: "I'm so sorry that you both had to hear this we love you both" with a love heart emoji and: "So sorry to hear this LOVE YOU XXX".

Currently, Celebrity Gogglebox is airing on Channel 4 with new celebrity stars including Davina McCall and her partner Michael Douglas, Katherine Ryan and her husband Bobby, Jane McDonald and her friend Sue and Chris Packham CBE with his step-daughter Megan. Fans loved seeing Chris and Megan on screens so much, they are calling for an episode devoted to them, after they appeared on the show for the first time.

One viewer wrote: "#CelebrityGogglebox Brilliant @ChrisGPackham and @MeganMcCubbin this evening !! These two lovely people should have been on the prog. long ago! Yes, let's have 'Mice Matter' Ts! Chris's chair collection sounds fascinating!"

Another wrote: "At last, someone on gogglebox saying what I am thinking. More from Chris Packham and Megan please, there just was not enough in this first episode.. #CelebrityGogglebox".

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