Stacey Solomon Finally Breaks Silence on Marriage Difficulties with Joe Swash
TV star Stacey Solomon has finally broken her silence on her marriage to Joe Swash, addressing swirling speculation that the couple are 'on the brink' of splitting up. The former Loose Women panellist, 36, opened up about the current state of her relationship with the ex-EastEnders actor, 44, detailing the 'pressures' they face in everyday life.
Divorce rumours have plagued the celebrity pair over the last few months, further fuelled when reports claimed their four-year marriage wasn't actually legal. However, despite allegations that Stacey and Joe's 2022 wedding at Pickle Cottage was never formally registered, the daytime presenter dismissed whispers they were heading for a break-up.
Speaking Out on the Podcast
Speaking to her BBC co-star Dilly Carter on the Sort Your Life Out Unpacked podcast, Stacey said: 'Who cares if the whole world is like: Oh, they’re on the brink of divorce? Being in the public eye I think creates certain pressures, but not on our relationship because half the time what they’re saying, if we know it’s not true, who cares?'
The television favourite, who first started dating Joe back in 2016, described her marriage as typical of any other long-term relationship. She added: 'Sometimes I fancy the pants off him and can't wait to come home to see him. Sometimes I’m like: Get out of my stratosphere – stay away from me. I think we’re just like any other couple.'
Wedding Registration Rumours
Once the shock allegations about their wedding surfaced last month, fans analysed recent snaps of the mother-of-five without her wedding ring. But an insider close to the couple explained that registering their big day wasn't a top priority. They told the Daily Mail: 'They have six kids. If you look back at when they actually got married, it was just like a whirlwind, baby after baby. They just haven't got round to it yet.'
The devoted parents share three kids together: Rex, seven, Rose, four, and Belle, two. Stacey also has two older sons, Zachary, 18, and Leighton, 13, from previous relationships, while Joe has a son named Harry, 18, with an ex-partner.
Family Unity
The family recently put on a united front, proving there was no trouble in paradise as they celebrated their son Rex's 7th birthday with a lavish pool party. Sharing a colourful carousel on Instagram featuring tropical balloons, a sequin wall, and fun floats, the beaming star posted the magical day online.
Stacey was unusually quiet last month, which added to speculation about her marriage. Many of her recent posts haven't included Joe, instead showering her sister Jemma with love and posting sweet snaps of her kids. A recent post read: 'A slow April, in our little world… Missed coming on here and chatting to you all, but had a lovely April shutting off from the world and just being.'
