Gogglebox’s Daniel Lustig has defended his ex husband Stephen Webb after he landed himself in hot water on Thursday’s episode of Celebs Go Dating.
Stephen – who split from Daniel earlier this year – left his date feeling ‘disrespected,’ ‘cheap and humiliated’ during the instalment.
The TV star, 53, left date Dean Muir, 39, less than impressed after he called him ‘boring’ to his face after he confirmed he wouldn’t have sex with someone after the first date.
Following the date Dean has reportedly become one of two men who complained to the show about Stephen’s behaviour.
But Daniel has now defended Stephen, exclusively telling MailOnline: ‘I have known Stephen for 11 years. He has only ever shown me kindness and been very generous. Yes his personality is marmite but he doesn’t mean any harm it’s just jest. You either get it or you don’t.
Gogglebox’s Daniel Lustig has defended his ex husband Stephen Webb after he landed himself in hot water on Thursday’s episode of Celebs Go Dating
Stephen – who split from Daniel earlier this year – left his date feeling ‘disrespected,’ ‘cheap and humiliated’ during the instalment
‘He is always behind all his friends and partners wanting the absolute best for them. This is Stephen’s first show out of Gogglebox I’m sure he was a little nervous too.
‘Since I’ve known him he has helped people out in charities, gone to hospitals to visit people who have been fans of the show. This is not the signs of a ‘creep’.
‘He raises money tirelessly for the not forgotten without asking anything in return.’
He then added that Daniel put in lots of effort for their first date – a testament to his character.
He said: ‘On our first date he picked me up in his mini and he only just passed his test and let’s just say it was a bit shaky in the car…
‘He took me to London as a surprise and we went to the Oxo Tower. He was so proud to show me London and all his hangouts. I always loved being in London with him. My very own Oliver Twist!’
On Celebs Go Dating on Thursday Stephen left date Dean shocked after he called him ‘boring’ to his face after he confirmed he wouldn’t have sex with someone after the first date.
Stephen attempted to draw the chat to more sexual banter and asked the driving instructor his preferences and whether he had ever had sex with his pupils in the back of his car.
The TV star, 53, left date Dean Muir, 39, (seen) less than impressed after he called him ‘boring’ to his face after he confirmed he wouldn’t have sex with someone after the first date
Following the date Dean has reportedly become one of two men who complained to the show about Stephen’s behaviour
But Daniel has now defended Stephen, exclusively telling MailOnline: ‘I have known Stephen for 11 years. He has only ever shown me kindness and been very generous’ (seen together)
Dean then confirmed: ‘I don’t do anything on the first date’ as he attempted to change the topic.
Probing whether he would become intimate on the second or third date, the television personality then declared: ‘I think that’s boring’.
As Dean replied: ‘Call me boring then,’ Stephen didn’t hold back as he responded: ‘Ok, you’re boring. I think s**g if you want. Life is short.’
The date only went from bad to worse, as Dean later told the star: ‘You just want to f**k, this is the vibe I get.’
Becoming defensive, Stephen hit back: ‘No this isn’t the vibe at all. I mean I could do with one, but I am a bit offended by that actually.’
And as the bill arrived the pair argued again as Stephen explained he felt they should go 50/50 as the date hadn’t gone well.
Making reference to their 10 year plus age gap, Dean replied: ‘My generation would split it anyway as we are in a cost of living crisis.’
Laughing, Stephen then paid the bill himself as he explained: ‘You know what I am going to get it because you have spoken about the crisis.’
Speaking after the date Dean told cameras: ‘Out of 10 I would say this is a zero, I have never been so disrespected by anyone.’
Following the date, which aired on Thursday’s episode, Dean has reportedly become one of two men who complained to the show about Stephen’s behaviour.
He told The Sun: ‘Stephen asked if I had sex with my pupils in the car. It was completely inappropriate. He insinuated my car was around the corner and we could have sex. He told me he’d sleep with me.
‘He talked about his hot c*** and asked me if I watched him on Gogglebox. He made me feel like a hook-up from a sex app. It made me feel cheap and humiliated.’
Dean claimed the TV star insisted on them downing tequila shots and cocktails before wine was served at a London restaurant last June.
Dean said: ‘He asked me in a horrible, creepy way: ‘Do you like eating tongue, Dean?’ I said, ‘I like kissing, if that’s what you mean’.’
MailOnline have contacted Channel 4 for comment.
Meanwhile a Celebs Go Dating spokesperson told MailOnline: ‘Any concern regarding behaviour is investigated and dealt with accordingly in line with our robust protocols.
‘The welfare of everyone involved and working on our show is always of primary importance.
‘Stephen’s conduct during his date with Dean is firmly dealt with by the agents on Monday night’s show, during which Dean also has an opportunity to address Stephen directly.’
It comes after Stephen was branded ‘creepy’ and inappropriate’ by Celebs Go Dating viewers for making crude comments on his date during Tuesday’s episode.
The TV personality, 53, shocked fans when he was seen choosing 22-year-old footballer Ben to go on a date with.
It comes after Stephen was branded ‘creepy’ and inappropriate’ by Celebs Go Dating viewers for making crude comments on his date Ben, 22, during Tuesday’s episode
And as the pair sat down for drinks to get to know each other it didn’t get off to a great start as Ben revealed he wasn’t feeling well.
Things failed to turn around as Stephen asked Ben about his favourite position to play in football, to which the TV star asked: ‘Doggy?’
After an awkward silence, Stephen added: ‘You’re a bit vanilla aren’t you babes? I like it pulled back.’
The conversation appeared to improve as Ben opened up about coming out at the age of 18 and the struggles of doing so in a football environment – but Stephen then pretended to yawn before declaring Ben ‘needed his nappy changed’ when he nipped to the toilet.
