GOGGLEBOX fans were left sunned after one of the TV shows stars revealed his age ahead of his birthday.

Stephen Webb, from Brighton, has been a fan favourite on the Channel 4 show since the first series in 2013.

Stephen, who appears on the show alongside husband Daniel Lustig-Webb, left viewers stunned after sharing an image on Instagram that appears to reveal his age - 50.

The hairdresser, who runs Lustig and Webb salon in Hurstpierpoint, posted a picture of an early birthday present he had accidentally opened before his birthday.

The caption said: "@Kylieamey25 you should have said the parcel was a birthday present. I’ve already opened it! @Sams_sweetsnshakes."

The present was a jar of sweets with 'Happy 50th birthday Stephen' written on it.

The present appeared to reveal Stephen’s age, to the surprise of many fans.

One fan commented: “You look fantastic for 50! Would never of said you were that old.”

Another said: "You are 50??? Wtf, I would barely put you at 40!!! Looking fabulous."

Another follower said: “Happy birthday

Stephen you don't look a day over 30 have a lovely day.”

The Argus: Stephen Webb (right) appears on the show alongside husband Daniel Lustig-WebbStephen Webb (right) appears on the show alongside husband Daniel Lustig-Webb

Stephen has amassed over 154,000 Instagram followers.

Gogglebox, which has been running for 17 series, is currently taking a break from TV screens. But Celebrity Gogglebox is on Channel 4 every Friday night.

Prior to opening his hair salon, Stephen trained with Toni and Guy and worked with them for 15 years in locations across the world, including Dubai, London and Brighton.