Stacey Solomon has been noticeably absent from Loose Women – pals finally reveal the real reason why

The Irish Sun

23-07-2025

WITH several TV shows, fashion collections, a haircare range and five kids to look after, Stacey Solomon has her finger in many pies.
However, there's one programme she's been conspicuously absent from in recent months and fans are desperate to know why.
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Stacey Solomon hasn't appeared on Loose Women since December 2024
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Stacey recently shared snaps on her Instagram of an Italian trip with her brand REHAB
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Stacey, 35, last appeared on ITV's Loose Women in December 2024, as a guest on their groundbreaking 25 Hour Talkathon, which saw the ladies take to the air live for over an entire day with no breaks.
While Stacey proved to be one of the more popular contributors on the day, discussing everything from her children to her Christmas plans, she hasn't been seen on the show since, leading curious viewers to question the reason behind her disappearance.
'Proud Loose Woman'
Given she first
Aside from her guest stint at the Talkathon, Stacey's last show on the panel was in June last year. Add to the fact she still boasts the title 'proud Loose Woman' on her Instagram biog and it's little wonder fans are scratching their heads.
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Now sources close to the star insist she's simply 'too busy' to go back to the studio.
'Back in a heartbeat'
"Stacey is always welcome back and is absolutely still considered part of the Loose family, but at the moment she's so busy with personal projects and her kids that she never seems to find the time,' our source revealed.
'But they'd have her back in a heartbeat. They love her and there's no ill feeling towards her at all. She is just simply too busy to do it right now.'
It's been a common theme with Stacey. Back in 2023, after she'd been absent from the show for several months following the birth of youngest daughter Belle, she admitted her work schedule and caring for the little one left her
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Stacey at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental in Lake Como earlier this year
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Returning to the show that November, she said: "I'm so happy to be here. I feel like I've missed it so much. It's been crazy because my daughter Belle was a wonderful surprise, but what that meant was I had to fit my filming schedule into a very short period of time.
"So I've just been up and down the country with
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Now history is repeating itself and it's little wonder Stace can't find a moment in her schedule.
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Packed schedule
In the last six weeks she's been travelling the world,
And pals believe Stacey, who has been
As well as sons Zach and Leighton, 13, from previous relationships, Stacey shares Rex, six, Rose, three, and two-year-old Belle with Joe, who himself has a son, Harry, 17.
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The Solomon-Swash family (minus Joe's older son Harry)
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Stacey & Joe's BBC reality show was a hit with viewers and has been renewed for a second season
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In the lead-up to the launch of their
'Me and Stacey are so blessed that we are able to have kids and have this amazing family, but I'd love to have one more,' Joe said. Stacey, while not as keen, didn't shut the idea down completely, admitting she'd prefer to wait until her current brood are slightly older.
'I would love to, maybe when they're a bit older, and they're all independent,' she said. 'If we're lucky enough and if we were privileged enough to have a baby then, that's when I would consider it. But right now, I'm finally feeling like I'm recovering from three consecutive births. It's a lot."
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Despite being one of the biggest stars on TV,
BAFTA nomination
And pals reckon her ambition to make it on there one day will drive a lot of her upcoming decisions.
'Stacey will have been disappointed to miss out on being named one of
"She's smart and already looking for the next opportunity. Her brand is very much centred around her family and being a mum, it's what she's most known and loved for, so that could potentially sway her decision to have another baby.'
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Stacey's brand is centred around family and being a mum
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Stacey Solomon's career so far
Stacey Solomon has been a familiar face on viewers' screens for over a decade. Let's take a look back at her career.
The X Factor
(2009): Stacey competed in series six of long-running ITV singing competition The X Factor. During her time in the show, she was mentored by Danni Minogue in the 'Girls' category. The star finished in third place, behind
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
(2010); In late 2010, Stacey headed to the infamous I'm A Celeb Aussie jungle. After 21 days, she triumphed to win the tenth series. It was through I'm A Celeb that she met future husband Joe Swash - who'd won two years earlier and was hosting the ITV2 spinoff.
Celebrity Juice
(2011―2013, 2016―2019): The star appeared as a panellist on 21 episodes of the comedy panel game show hosted by Keith Lemon. Stacey was a regular in the 21st series, broadcast in 2019.
Loose Women
(2016 - present): Stacey has been a permanent panel member of the daytime show since 2016. She previously made guest appearances in 2011 and 2012.
Sort Your Life Out
(2022 -present): This BBC show sees Stacey, with the help of an expert team, transform participants' living spaces after removing clutter.
As The Sun recently reported, Stacey's been raking in a massive £57,000 every month through her various brand deals and has accumulated a wealth of almost £10million.
While only a small portion of that comes from her TV shows - she's also making big bucks thanks to deals with Asda and
'Stacey and Joe's reality show has been a big win for them and the BBC and she'd love to repeat the magic,' our source continued.
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'Another series of that and maybe something else focused on parenting would be a recipe for success.
"Watch this space but when she does find the time she will use it wisely - but that might mean we won't be seeing her back on Loose Women any time soon.'