In September 2024, Stacey Solomon announced to her fans that her collaboration with the online fashion brand InTheStyle was ending. She shot her last collection for the brand, with which she had worked since 2021. She thanked the brand and its team for the wonderful time spent working together.
This news excited her followers, as they decided that Stacey was leaving all major projects. However, the star assured that there was no need to worry and promised to surprise them with new projects soon.
Stacey Solomon is a TV show star and mother of 5 children
There are not many celebrities in the United Kingdom who can boast of a successful career and an ideal family life at the same time. But Stacey Solomon is one of the few women in England who manages to combine motherhood and participate in various TV shows and commercial projects. Her fans always expect something new, interesting and exciting from her, because they know that Stacey will not disappoint them!
Having become famous thanks to her participation in the X Factor in 2009, where she finished in third place, and winning the tenth series of the ITV reality show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Stacey Solomon continues to delight with her appearances in other TV shows. She is not only a wonderful talented singer with a magnificent, memorable voice, but also a presenter. And her family life, as she is raising five children, is amazing.
Stacey’s personal life before marriage to Joe Swash
Stacey Chanelle Clare Solomon was born on October 4, 1989 in Dagenham, London, England. It is known that her parents’ names are Fiona and David. Stacey has a sister, Jemma, and a brother, Matthew.
Before making her first TV appearance as a contestant on The X Factor, Stacey gave birth to her first son Zachary with her boyfriend Dean Cox in 2008 at the age of 18. She gave birth to her second child in 2012 with her ex-fiancé Aaron Barham.
Her television career and path to success
Stacey’s career began in 2009 when she auditioned for the sixth series of The X Factor. After performing “What a Wonderful World” in her audition, she became one of the top 12 contestants and was able to advance to the live shows, mentored by Australian singer Dannii Minogue.
She finished third in the series, losing to Joe McElderry and Olly Murs. But her participation was filled with the performance of such songs as: “The Scientist” by Coldplay in the first week, “At Last” from the musical film Sun Valley Serenade, “When You Wish Upon a Star” from the animated film Pinocchio, “Somewhere Only We Know” by the English alternative band Keane, “Son of a Preacher Man” by British singer Dusty Springfield, “Who Wants to Live Forever” by Queen, “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by American singer Bonnie Raitt, “Rule the World” by Take That, “Something About the Way You Look Tonight” by Elton John, “The Way You Make Me Feel” by Michael Jackson and “Somewhere” from the Broadway musical West Side. In addition, during week six of the show, Stacey Solomon and the other contestants performed a cover of Michael Jackson’s “You Are Not Alone”, which immediately topped the UK Singles Chart and the Irish Singles Chart. During the final week, she duetted with Michael Bublé, singing “Feeling Good”. After show The X Factor ended, Stacey went on tour with the other finalist. And in 2010, she appeared on The X Factor again, but this time as a presenter from Essex.
In June 2011, Solomon began working on her debut album, which she planned to release in 2012. However, due to delays and a record label bidding war, Stacey decided to release a single. Her first single was a cover of Chris Rea’s “Driving Home for Christmas”. It was released on 18 December 2011, and reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was used for the one of the Iceland Christmas commercials.
In 2014, Stacey Solomon joined the Young Voices tour, which took place from 14 January to 5 February in Birmingham, Sheffield, London and Manchester. She led a choir of over 110,000 primary school children. Here, Solomon presented her songs from her forthcoming debut album Shy, which was released in April 2015, along with the title track as a single. A second single from the album, “My Big Mistake”, was released in 2016.
Her singing career opened her path to the world of TV shows. In 2010, Stacey Solomon became a contestant in the tenth series of the reality show I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! She was crowned “Queen of the Jungle” and was able to beat English singer, songwriter and poet Shaun Ryder in the final. A total of 19 episodes were produced, which aired from 14 November – 4 December 2010 on ITV.
In October 2010, Stacey Solomon won Party Wars on Living TV. In April 2011, Solomon and Keith Lemon presented Sing If You Can on ITV. The show saw guest performers attempt to sing in front of a live studio audience, with attempts to disrupt their performances. Six episodes were produced, airing from 16 April to 21 May 2011.
In 2012-2013, together with Chris Moyles, Stacey presented the dating show The Love Machine on Sky Living.
In 2012, Stacey also starred in an episode of Mad Mad World on ITV. It is a comedy and entertainment panel show where each episode features three famous guests from the worlds of television, news and comedy who attempt to answer questions on topics from around the world. She was joined in the episode by Irish broadcaster and journalist Eamonn Holmes and British comedian Stephen K. Amos.
From 5 September – 10 October 2012 Stacey was part of the judging panel on the British reality dog competition show Top Dog Model. Six episodes were shown on ITV2.
In February 2015, she took part in Channel 4’s The Jump, but was eliminated seventh on 4 February.
In 2016, Stacey Solomon replaced Laura Whitmore and became the new co-host on the I’m a Celebrity edition, spin-off I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! Extra Camp alongside Vicky Pattison, Joe Swash and Chris Ramse. However, she only hosted for 1 season.
Taking part in a special edition of the British television quiz show broadcast on the ITV network The Chase, which aired on 30 October 2016, she won £60,000 in the individual chase, competing against Anne Hegerty.
In the summer 2016, Stacey appeared as a guest panelist on the ITV daytime show Loose Women. After Vicky Pattison and Jamelia left the show, she became a regular panelist alongside Lisa Riley.
On 25 June 2017, Stacey was invited as a guest on ITV2’s Love Island: Aftersun, a chat show that runs alongside Love Island. The same year, the singer took part in a celebrity edition of The Crystal Maze on Channel 4.
In December 2017, Solomon reappeared on the fourteenth series of The X Factor UK as co-host alongside George Shelley. In 2018, she again took on the role.
In January 2018, Solomon became a contestant on an episode of And They’re Off! in aid of Sport Relief.
On 14 April 2018, Solomon appeared in Series 2 of The Keith and Paddy Picture Show, a British comedy parody show in which guest stars spend a week attempting to recreate a cult film.
In 2019, Stacey became a regular panelist for the show Celebrity Juice, hosted by Keith Lemon. She announced this in February 2019 during an episode of Loose Women. Celebrity Juice is a British television comedy panel game broadcast on ITV2 between 24 September 2008 and 15 December 2022. Stacey was a panelist from 21 March to 23 May 2019.
On 10 March 2021, Solomon announced she would be presenting a new decluttering show, Sort Your Life Out, for the BBC. A second series of it premiered on 25 January 2023. The show was such a hit with audiences that it was renewed for a further series and won the 2024 National Television Awards Factual Entertainment Award. She attended the NTA awards ceremony with her eldest son, Zach. Stacey’s fans are waiting for the release of new series Sort Your Life Out in the following year.
On 24 May 2022, it was later announced that Solomon would replace comedian Tom Allen as the new co-host of Bake Off: The Professionals. She was replaced by English comedian and actress Ellie Taylor in the subsequent series.
On December 15, 2022, Stacey Solomon premiered the holiday craft show Stacey Solomon’s Crafty Christmas. The second episode was released in December 2023. Another pre-Christmas episode is expected this year.
In addition to her TV appearances, in 2011 Stacey Solomon became the face of the supermarket chain Iceland. On 11 October 2018, she launched a clothing line with Irish fashion retailer Primark. Stacey is also the author of Tap to Tidy: Organising, Crafting & Creating Happiness in a Messy World, which was first published in 2021.
Stacey and Joe’s love story: engagement, wedding and fifth pregnancy
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash first met in 2010 while filming I’m A Celebrity, where Joe was a presenter and Stacey was a contestant. Solomon was in a relationship during the show and gave birth to her second son with her then-fiancé in 2012. She and Joe remained friends until 2016. As Swash later admitted, he liked Stacey right away, but he knew it was not the right time.
In January 2016, the first rumors about their relationship appeared, as they were spotted together. A few days later, they shared photos together on their Instagram, essentially confirming the relationship. In March, they already appeared together in public at the Gala Screening of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 5, Episode 8.
While co-parenting Stacey’s sons from her previous relationships, Solomon has repeatedly mentioned that Joe is a good father and that she would like to have children with him. Swash has also said that babies are a good idea. And so, in February 2019, the couple announced that they were expecting a baby! Their son, named Rex, was born on May 23, 2019. However, the birth of their son almost led to their breakup, as Joe was too jealous of Stacey’s care for their newborn child. But everything worked out!
On Christmas Eve 2020, Stacey and Joe got engaged. The singer and mother of three children shared this wonderful news with her followers. She showed a photo with a ring, and then uploaded a video of the touching moment.
In March 2021, the couple purchased a house called Pickle Cottage, marking a new stage in their lives. Then, on June 9, 2021, Stacey confirmed the pregnancy rumors. Sharing her joy with fans, she also showed a photo that featured not only her and Joe, but also sons Harry, Zach, Leighton, Rex, and a baby scan. She only announced that they were expecting a girl in July. On October 4, 2021, her 32nd birthday, Stacey Solomon went into labour and gave birth to her first daughter, Rose.
Stacey and Joe got married in July 2022. The ceremony took place at their home Pickle Cottage, surrounded by their closest family and friends. This summer the couple celebrated their second anniversary.
On December 27, 2022, at eight months pregnant, Stacey announced that she was pregnant with her fifth child. In February 2023, the couple welcomed a baby girl named Belle.
How does Stacey Solomon manage to balance family life and work today?
Stacey balances motherhood and her career perfectly. She is raising five children and is a regular guest or presenter on various TV projects. Her show Sort Your Life Out is a huge success. According to the latest information, it has been extended for a fifth series. And the prize won at the NTA in the Factual Entertainment category confirms that viewers are delighted with the show and it must go on!
In early September 2024, it was reported that Stacey and Joe had signed a contract with the BBC for their own reality show called Escape to Pickle Cottage. Although nothing has been confirmed yet, fans have taken this news with great joy as the show will allow them to learn a little more about the Solomon and Swash family.
