Joe Swash shocks fans with secret side hustle in new reality show with Stacey Solomon
Stacey and Joe clashed in therapy during the same episode
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JOE Swash's sister has revealed her secret side hustle during his new reality show with Stacey Solomon.
The ex-EastEnders actor, 43, has thrown open the doors to his home with mum-of-five Stacey for the cameras.
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Joe Swash showed off his sister's new business venture during the latest episode of his reality show
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Shana previously starred in EastEnders for two years before being axed by bosses
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She now runs a coffee dock in Islington, London
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Airing on BBC One every Tuesday, fans are given a behind-the-scenes look at their family life as they raise a young family.
During the latest episode, which saw Stacey and Joe clash in therapy, the actor's sister Shana made an appearance.
Having time off work, Joe drove to Islington to catch up with Shana, who also previously starred in EastEnders.
The 34-year-old could be seen behind the counter of her very own coffee dock, called Swash Jones Coffee, which she launched four years ago.
Joe, 43, sought her advice as he was preparing to take part in a charity run for Comfort Cases UK.
The charity provides children entering the care system with backpacks filled with their own personal belongings.
Shana played the role of Demi Miller until 2006, before it was announced that her part was to be cut along with that of her on-screen mother Rosie.
Despite an online petition from upset and angry fans pleading for them not to be axed, both characters left the show in July that year.
Shana has continued her acting career since leaving EastEnders.
Watch the moment Joe Swash snaps at wife Stacey Solomon during tense therapy session as he says 'I'm a huge problem in Stacey's perfect life'
In 2008 she starred in the Scottish soap River City as the daughter of Shona Malone.
In 2009, Shana performed in Proud, a play at the Above The Stag Theatre.
She also won praise for her part in the 2016 film My Feral Heart where she played a young carer at a care home for adults with learning difficulties.
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