Gogglebox star Stephen Webb has pulled out of this Friday's show after contracting covid-19.
The fans' favourite announced the news on Instagram alongside his partner, Daniel Lustig. Stephen is self-isolating in a small room with an en suite bathroom with just a serving hatch for an interface with the outside world, Birmingham Live reports.
"This is a message for the Gogglebox crew," Stephen said in his video message. "Good luck filming this week. Can't wait to see you Friday - I need a laugh, desperately. I'm off, we can't film this week because I've got covid."
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Stephen went on to give fans a glimpse of his surroundings for the coming days. Take a look in the video below.
Fellow Gogglebox stars and friends weighed in to support Stephen in the comments. "Hope to see you back very soon! Get well soon," said Ellie Warner. Dave and Shirley, meanwhile, said: "It's a nightmare isn't it Stephen, but it's a break for Daniel!"
The show returns on Friday, February 18, at 9pm on Channel 4. It has become hugely successful over the years and fans have welcomed its imminent return to the schedules.
Bristolian brothers Tremaine, Twaine and Tristan Plummer have been part of the Gogglebox case since series eight in 2016. This week will see the show enter its 19th series.
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