Gogglebox fans called out the show as they accused producers of “faking” a segment with Stephen Webb.
As viewers watched the Friday night staple yesterday (April 22), the cast discussed Britain’s Got Talent‘s much-anticipated return, as well as new dating show Romeo and Duet, hosted by Oti Mabuse.
But a small segment really got people wound up.
The clip in question saw long-time cast member Stephen skipping in his living room.
Stephen, who has recently lost more than a stone, was exercising before the credits began when his trousers “accidentally” slipped down, revealing his boxers.
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After the unlikely mishap, he said: “I thought I’d try skipping in the house. 20 minutes a day. I’m not very good at it, am I?”
But viewers weren’t having any of it, with some taking to social media to air their thoughts about the Brighton-based hairdresser’s supposed accident.
Gogglebox fans left unimpressed
One disgruntled viewer tweeted: “Please don’t lower yourself to skipping and your trousers fall down! That was such an obvious set-up. Not funny.”
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Another wrote: “Of course his trousers fell.”
While a third said: “I’ve never heard of anyone’s trousers falling down whilst skipping.”
Please dont lower yourself to skipping and your trousers fall down! That was such an obvious set up. Not funny. #Gogglebox
— PepperPot (@philm2244) April 22, 2022
Of course his trousers fell 🤦♀️🥴 #Gogglebox
— Ape (@aprilkim1993) April 22, 2022
I’ve never heard of anyone’s trousers falling down whilst skipping 😂 #gogglebox
— Effy (@minieggsxjesus) April 22, 2022
Gogglebox 🤔 run it’s course, use to be the best TV watch of the week mostly staged now . Stephens skipping, stop it 🙈🙈🙈🙈
— Punker (@corrigan_paul) April 23, 2022
How long has Stephen been on Gogglebox?
Stephen, 50, appears on Gogglebox with his husband Daniel Lustig-Webb.
He’s been on the show since the very first episode aired in 2013, although he was originally joined by his ex, Christopher Ashby-Steed.
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