Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig Webb has given fans a health update on his husband Stephen following his nasty injury on Dancing On Ice – which led him to quit the show.
Stephen, 52, had suffered a freak accident in training before being told by medics he had broken his left ankle and would be on crutches for the next three months – MailOnline exclusively revealed in October.
But his hairdresser husband, 43, finally delighted fans with some positive news, The Sun revealed.
‘Stephen’s doing good, he’s got his cast off now and he’s actually got a boot on for the next six weeks and then he’ll get back to it, he’s really excited,’ he said.
Daniel added he had to become ‘his nurse maid’ and Stephen ‘loves it’.
Gogglebox star Daniel Lustig Webb, (right), has given fans a health update on his husband Stephen’s nasty injury on Dancing On Ice – which led him to quit the show during training
Stephen, 52, suffered a freak accident in training before being told by medics he had broken his left ankle and would be on crutches for the next three months
The hairdresser explained all the home duties were suddenly on his shoulders, including taking their dog out for walks, look after his husband while juggling the work in the salons.
He said: ‘He broke his ankle in two places, he’s gutted about Dancing On Ice, he was so excited.
‘He’s got some other stuff happening next year that he’s really excited about and hopefully we’ve got some stuff together and stuff separately – could possibly be more reality work,’ Daniel teased.
But despite Stephen’s injury, it seems the reality star could be still considering a return to Dancing On Ice, as Daniel revealed the accident has not ‘scared’ him off.
Sharing an update to Instagram earlier in October, Stephen revealed he had to undergo surgery and was ‘gutted’ to be out of the competition.
Smiling for a photo alongside his pet dogs, the TV personality could be seen with his foot in plaster and propped up on a cushion.
He captioned the post: ‘Thank you for all of your kind words and messages. On Wednesday last week during my training session for Dancing on Ice I fell and broke my left ankle.
‘I’ve had surgery and will be on crutches for a few months meaning, I’ve had to leave the competition which I’m absolutely gutted about.
But despite Stephen’s nasty injury, it seems the reality star could be still considering a return to Dancing On Ice, as Daniel revealed the accident has not ‘scared’ him off
Sources close to Stephen said he had been ‘thoroughly enjoying the new challenge’ and getting to know judges Torvill and Dean as well as the other celebrity contestants and is ‘gutted’ to be losing his place in the competition before the show has even started
‘I was having so much fun and enjoying learning to skate. I will of course be keeping a close eye on all of the other celebs and pros and supporting them all the way.
‘Unfortunately, I will also have to pull out of the London Marathon. I’m doing my best to keep my spirits up and will hopefully be back on my feet again very soon.’
Stephen was rushed to the Queen Alexandra hospital in Portsmouth where medics told him he had broken his left ankle.
The TV personality underwent an operation to put metal plates into his ankle for additional support, but there was no hope of him getting back on the ice for this series.
Sources close to Stephen said he had been ‘thoroughly enjoying the new challenge’ and getting to know judges Torvill and Dean as well as the other celebrity contestants and is ‘gutted’ to be losing his place in the competition before the show has even started.
They said: ‘Stephen is devastated… he is absolutely gutted.’
The added: ‘He was loving training but while turning on his skates he snapped his ankle and was rushed to hospital.
‘After two days and an operation to put metal plates into his left ankle, medics informed him that there wasn’t a chance he could return to training, so he had no other option but to pull out of the competition.’
A spokesperson for Dancing On Ice said at the time: ‘Stephen Lustig-Webb has had to withdraw from the show due to an injury he sustained to his ankle during training.
‘He is still very much a part of the Dancing On Ice family, we will be helping to support Stephen and we wish him well with his recovery.’
He has been replaced by Olympic ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards.
The athlete, 59, will be taking to the ice alongside his fellow celebrities as training for the 2024 series has now begun.
Eddie said: ‘It’s bittersweet as whilst I’m delighted to be taking part in the new series I’m gutted for Stephen and wish him a speedy recovery.
Sharing an update to Instagram at the time, Stephen revealed he had to undergo surgery and was ‘gutted’ to be out of the competition
Olympic ski jumper Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards has replaced Stephen in the skating competition and has said his appointment was ‘bittersweet’
‘Dancing On Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’m going to relish!’
Eddie will be joining the class of 2024 which includes, World Champion Boxer Ricky Hatton MBE, actress Claire Sweeney, actress and singer Hannah Spearritt, West End star Amber Davies and Olympic Champion and presenter Greg Rutherford MBE.
TV personality Miles Nazaire, comedian and writer Lou Sanders, actor Ricky Norwood, Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts, actor Ryan Thomas and Emmerdale Roxy Shahidi complete the line up.
DANCING ON ICE: MEET THE 2024 CONTESTANTS
RICKY HATTON
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: Former pro boxer
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘If I can hold my nerve in the boxing ring I should be able to hold my nerve in the ice rink’
HANNAH SPEARRITT
AGE: 42
PROFESSION: SINGER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m really excited about learning a new skill. It’s so easy to live your comfortable life and that aspect of mixing things up is very appealing’
GREG RUTHERFORD
AGE: 36
PROFESSION: Athlete
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I like a challenge and I needed a reason to go out and do stuff again and here we are. I want to perform something that’s never been done before, that’s my aim.’
Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards
AGE: 59
PROFESSION: OLYMPIC SKI JUMPER
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Dancing on Ice is a show I’ve always wanted to do. It’s a challenge I think I’m going to relish!’
RICKY NORWOOD
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: EastEnders star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘It’s come at such a great time in life. I can’t skate at all! No rehearsals as yet, I’ve just had some physiotherapy to strengthen the body.’
RYAN THOMAS
AGE: 39
PROFESSION: Corrie star
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘Everyone keeps asking me, “are you doing it?” I’ve told everyone!’
CLAIRE SWEENEY
AGE: 52
PROFESSION: ACTRESS
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I am stepping into the unknown here. I don’t know how I will feel. But I am very excited.’
AMBER DAVIES
AGE: 26
PROFESSION: WEST END STAR
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I would definitely say that I’m an adrenaline junkie but I do get more nervous as I get older and I hope that I can contain them’
MILES NAZAIRE
AGE: 27
PROFESSION: REALITY STAR
WHAT DID HE SAY? ‘I’ve always loved to dance but it’s usually on a dance floor on a Saturday night and Dancing on Ice looks so difficult.’
LOU SANDERS
AGE: 37
PROFESSION: COMEDIAN
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I’m nervous about cracking my head open, or just bashing the old head. I can’t afford to lose any more brain cells.’
ADELE ROBERTS
AGE: 44
PROFESSION: RADIO PRESENTER
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘It’s ”bricking it on ice” for me! I think the hardest part is putting myself out there as I usually hide away’
ROXY SHAHIDI
AGE: 40
PROFESSION: Emmerdale star
WHAT DID SHE SAY? ‘I can’t ice-skate. I haven’t really said anything to anyone but mainly because I’m so nervous about it!’
