Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash 'so excited' as they share announcement with fans
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have dropped a cheeky hint about expanding their brood on the final episode of their hit BBC One show.
Reflecting on the past year during Tuesday (May 6) night's episode of Stacey & Joe, the former EastEnders actor hinted at big personal discoveries to come in 2025: "Next year is the year of enlightenment for me, I'm going to find out who Joe Swash really is."
To which Stacey responded, "That's exciting, babe." The banter continued with Joe quipping, "Or maybe we can make another kid next year."
Stacey shot back with: "I don't think so. I don't think we had sex in 2024. We haven't seen each other.", reports OK!.
As the episode wrapped up, fans were thrilled to hear that the couple will grant an inside look into their lives once more, with the announcement of a second series of Stacey & Joe.
The upcoming episodes are set to capture everything from family holidays to the pair juggling their hectic careers, side projects, and those special moments at Pickle Cottage, amidst their expansive animal family.
Stacey and Joe expressed their gratitude and anticipation in a combined statement: "The biggest thank you to every single person who watched the first series of Stacey and Joe.
"We've been so grateful for all the lovely messages and we're so excited to bring out another series with the BBC."
The duo, who are both now TV personalities, share three children together - Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two. Stacey is also mum to sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships, while Joe has a son Harry, 17, with his ex-partner.
They first crossed paths on I'm A Celeb in 2010, which Stacey ended up winning, while Joe was presenting the spin-off show Extra Camp, having been crowned King of the Jungle himself in 2008.
Their relationship timeline includes officially announcing they were dating in 2016, moving in together in 2018, purchasing a house in 2021, and blending their families along the way - all leading up to their wedding at home in July 2022.
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