Gogglebox star told 'that's enough' as fans share concern over body transformation: 'Please stop!'
Gogglebox's Stephen Webb has sparked a divided reaction over his transformation
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Stephen Webb, the star of Channel 4's Gogglebox, has sparked a mixed reaction from his fans after his latest social media update.
The reality TV star, who recently returned to screens on Celebs Go Dating, has been open with his desire to shed the pounds in recent months, sharing several gym snaps and clips.
In July last year, for instance, Webb was inundated with praise when he shared a before and after snap of himself after hitting the gym and sticking to his diet for six months.
Over a year on and Webb has continued to stick to his goals, although his latest selfie has led to some sharing their concerns while others have argued he's been the victim of "body-shaming".
Taking to Instagram on Monday, Webb posed in a white vest and cream shorts while at a barber as he took a snap in the mirror.
He captioned the post: "@lustigandwebbhurstpierpoint team when you know you know! [wink emoji] @emmahayter01 @johnnykenneally @nataliekblomquist @c1airefinn @di.nellie."
Before long, several followers were quick to comment on the star's transformation, with many urging him not to lose more weight.
"Good grief don’t loose too much weight babes xx," one fan commented before a second added: "Don’t lose anymore weight please hunny."
"Omg please stop loosing weight ur tiny!!" a third echoed before another weighed in: "I think that’s enough now Stephen you look good but ……. No more you will look unwell."
And another complimented the star but similarly urged: "You have lost so much weight and you look good but don't lose anymore as this is just perfect now."
Gogglebox's Stephen Webb used to be a regular on the Channel 4 show
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However, Webb was also inundated with supportive messages from those who hit back at the critics of his transformation.
"What a transformation. If you feel good that’s all that matters," one fan praised.
A second hit back at naysayers: "‘Don’t lose any more weight’, who tf do people think they are?!
"His body autonomy is not yours to make demands on ffs! Especially as a stranger! Just keep it to yourself if you have an issue."
And a third similarly defended the star: "I honestly can't even deal with the comments section. It's so grossly negative against someone's body, someone's body that is NOT yours. Mostly coming from women too, women who would be horrified if a man commented on their body.
"Leave him alone, live your own life, have a wine. If he wanted to hear from an ass he would just fart. See how I commented there, very mindful, very considerate, very supportive, no body shaming." (sic)
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Webb avoided interacting directly with the followers who commented on his appearance under the post.
Meanwhile, Webb also hit headlines for his conduct while on E4's Celebs Go Dating.
The Gogglebox star was accused of "inappropriate" behaviour while on a date with singleton Dean.
Earlier this week, the pair came face to face after Dean had rated his date as a "0 out of 10" due to Webb's "crude" and "selfish" conduct, prompting the reality star to furiously hit back.