In a crushing turn of events, beloved Gogglebox personality Stephen Lustig-Webb has suffered a major professional setback mere months after his departure from the celebrated Channel 4 programme. The fan favourite's ambitious pivot to a career in personal training has ended in disappointment, with his new business venture failing to take off.
From Sofa Stardom to Business Struggles
The 52-year-old Brighton resident, who charmed the nation for a decade alongside former partner Chris Butland-Steed, had embarked on what he hoped would be an exciting new chapter. After leaving the show in September, Stephen qualified as a personal trainer and established his own fitness enterprise, aiming to leverage his television popularity into a successful health and wellness brand.
A Dream Deferred
Despite his considerable public profile and initial enthusiasm, Stephen's business has struggled to attract clients. The reality star confirmed the disappointing news to his followers, revealing that he has been forced to abandon his personal training aspirations due to insufficient demand for his services.
"It's with a heavy heart that I announce my personal training business didn't work out," Stephen shared. "Unfortunately, not enough people wanted sessions with me to make it viable. I gave it my best shot, but sometimes things just don't work out as planned."
Looking to the Future
This professional disappointment comes during a period of significant personal change for the television personality. Stephen's departure from Gogglebox coincided with the end of his relationship with long-term partner Chris, marking both personal and professional transitions.
Despite this setback, the resilient star remains optimistic about future opportunities. While his fitness venture may not have succeeded, Stephen's decade-long presence on British television and his enduring popularity with viewers suggest this may simply be a temporary stumble rather than a final curtain call on his career in the public eye.
