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Glasgow Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
BBC confirms Stacey and Joe will return for second series
The first series of Stacey and Joe launched in April and followed the couple and their children, as well as their ducks and two dogs, during their day-to-day life at their Pickle Cottage home in Essex. Across six episodes, viewers watched Solomon, 35, win a National Television Award (NTA) award for her reality show Sort Your Life Out, and Swash grapple with his ADHD diagnosis. Solomon and Swash said: '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.' BBC confirms second series of Stacey and Joe Filming for the second series is set to get underway shortly, the BBC has revealed. The new series will follow the Solomon, Swash and the family as they continue to manage their busy work lives, passion projects and celebrating milestone moments. Stacey and Joe, series two, will also include footage of the couple taking a family trip. 🏡 You've not seen the last of Pickle Cottage just yet - Stacey & Joe will be back for a second series on iPlayer and BBC One! More ➡️ — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) May 6, 2025 Head of commissioning at BBC Documentaries, Clare Sillery, said: 'We are delighted to be working with the Solomon Swash family and (production company) Optomen once again, on what already promises to be an incredibly exciting second series. 'It's been great to see how viewers have taken Stacey, Joe, their kids and beloved pets to their hearts and series two will continue to honestly reflect their bustling lives at Pickle Cottage.' Head of popular factual at Optomen, Charlotte Brookes, added: 'We're thrilled with how Series 1 performed and delighted to be able to continue filming the next chapter for Stacey and Joe, and their ever-growing family at Pickle Cottage.' Series two of Stacey and Joe will feature six hour-long episodes, however, a launch date is yet to be announced by the BBC. Former EastEnders actor Swash and Loose Women panellist Solomon first met back in 2010 when Solomon was competing on I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and Swash was co-hosting the spin-off. The pair got together in 2016 and married six years later in 2022. Solomon and Swash have three children together: Rex (born in 2019) Rose (2021) Belle (2023) RECOMMENDED READING: They also have three other children from previous relationships: Zach (Solomon's first son with ex-boyfriend Dean Cox) Leighton (Solomon's son with ex-fiance Aaron Barnham) Harry (Swash's son with ex-fiance Emma Sophocleous) Stacey and Joe will return for a second series on the BBC at a yet to be revealed date.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BBC reveals future of Stacey Solomon reality show - will there be a series 2?
BBC reveals future of Stacey Solomon reality show - will there be a series 2? The first series of Stacey and Joe launched in April 2025. (Image: BBC) Stacey Solomon and husband Joe Swash will return for a second series of their fly-on-the-wall reality TV series, the BBC has announced. The first series of Stacey and Joe launched in April and followed the couple and their children, as well as their ducks and two dogs, during their day-to-day life at their Pickle Cottage home in Essex. Across six episodes, viewers watched Solomon, 35, win a National Television Award (NTA) award for her reality show Sort Your Life Out, and Swash grapple with his ADHD diagnosis. Solomon and Swash said: '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.' BBC confirms second series of Stacey and Joe Filming for the second series is set to get underway shortly, the BBC has revealed. ADVERTISEMENT The new series will follow the Solomon, Swash and the family as they continue to manage their busy work lives, passion projects and celebrating milestone moments. Stacey and Joe, series two, will also include footage of the couple taking a family trip. 🏡 You've not seen the last of Pickle Cottage just yet - Stacey & Joe will be back for a second series on iPlayer and BBC One! More ➡️ — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) May 6, 2025 Head of commissioning at BBC Documentaries, Clare Sillery, said: 'We are delighted to be working with the Solomon Swash family and (production company) Optomen once again, on what already promises to be an incredibly exciting second series. 'It's been great to see how viewers have taken Stacey, Joe, their kids and beloved pets to their hearts and series two will continue to honestly reflect their bustling lives at Pickle Cottage.' ADVERTISEMENT Head of popular factual at Optomen, Charlotte Brookes, added: 'We're thrilled with how Series 1 performed and delighted to be able to continue filming the next chapter for Stacey and Joe, and their ever-growing family at Pickle Cottage.' Series two of Stacey and Joe will feature six hour-long episodes, however, a launch date is yet to be announced by the BBC. Former EastEnders actor Swash and Loose Women panellist Solomon first met back in 2010 when Solomon was competing on I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and Swash was co-hosting the spin-off. The pair got together in 2016 and married six years later in 2022. Solomon and Swash have three children together: Rex (born in 2019) Rose (2021) Belle (2023) RECOMMENDED READING: They also have three other children from previous relationships: ADVERTISEMENT Zach (Solomon's first son with ex-boyfriend Dean Cox) Leighton (Solomon's son with ex-fiance Aaron Barnham) Harry (Swash's son with ex-fiance Emma Sophocleous) Stacey and Joe will return for a second series on the BBC at a yet to be revealed date.
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC's Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash reality show returning despite backlash
Viewers are being given another chance to see the inner workings of the Solomon-Swash household. Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are bringing the chaos of Pickle Cottage back to our screens as their hit BBC reality show Stacey And Joe has officially been renewed for a second series. The fly-on-the-wall docuseries, which first aired in April, gave fans an unfiltered look at the couple's hectic home life with their children, ducks, and two dogs in their Essex countryside retreat. After six episodes of parenting mayhem, heartfelt moments, and the odd bit of DIY, the BBC has now confirmed that filming is already under way for round two. In the first series viewers watched Solomon, 35, celebrate a huge milestone as she picked up a National Television Award for her decluttering series Sort Your Life Out. Meanwhile Swash, 43, opened up about navigating life with an ADHD diagnosis. The new series promises more candid moments, including a family getaway with the couple's growing brood. In a joint statement, Stacey and Joe said: "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 couple have been together since 2016 after meeting six years earlier on I'm A Celebrity, where Joe was co-hosting the spin-off and Stacey went on to win the jungle crown. They got married in a beautiful ceremony at Pickle Cottage in 2022. Between them, they're parents to Rex, 5, Rose, 3, and Belle, 2 – plus Stacey's sons Zach and Leighton from previous relationships, and Joe's eldest, Harry. BBC's Head of Documentaries, Clare Sillery, shared her excitement over the renewal, saying: "We are delighted to be working with the Solomon Swash family and [production company] Optomen once again, on what already promises to be an incredibly exciting second series. It's been great to see how viewers have taken Stacey, Joe, their kids and beloved pets to their hearts." Charlotte Brookes, Head of Popular Factual at Optomen, added: "We're thrilled with how Series 1 performed and delighted to be able to continue filming the next chapter for Stacey and Joe, and their ever-growing family at Pickle Cottage." Stacey And Joe will return to BBC One with another six hour-long episodes. A release date has yet to be announced. This comes after a source recently revealed that the couple found letting cameras in to their life behind-the-scenes more difficult than expected. The pair have admitted to starting marriage therapy after seeing issues in their relationship play out on screen. An insider told OK!: "They underestimated how difficult it was going to be doing this reality show and having cameras around, and watching it back hasn't been the easiest thing. The pressures of all the kids and work while balancing their relationship has been hard, they won't deny that. "They're going to therapy because they love each other and would never want to get to the point where they don't want to be together anymore. Yes, there have been ups and downs and it's been quite a rollercoaster - but they know there's no shame in therapy and both realise it's the best thing for their relationship and to iron out their issues."
Powys County Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
BBC show about Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash to return for a second series
A fly-on-the-wall reality TV show about Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash will return for a second series, the BBC has announced. The first series of Stacey And Joe launched in April and followed the couple and their children, as well as their ducks and two dogs, during their day-to-day life at their Pickle Cottage home in Essex. Across six episodes, viewers watched Solomon, 35, win a National Television Award (NTA) award for her reality show Sort Your Life Out, and Swash grapple with his ADHD diagnosis. Filming for the second series is getting under way and will include footage of the couple taking a family trip. Solomon and Swash said: '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.' Former EastEnders actor Swash, 43, and Loose Women panellist Solomon have been together since 2016 after they met in 2010 when Solomon was competing on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Swash was co-hosting the spin-off. The couple, who married in 2022, are parents to Rex, who was born in 2019, Rose, born in 2021, and Belle, born in 2023. There is also Zach (Solomon's first son with ex-boyfriend Dean Cox), Leighton (Solomon's son with ex-fiance Aaron Barnham), and Harry, Swash's son with ex-fiance Emma Sophocleous. Clare Sillery, head of commissioning, BBC Documentaries, said: 'We are delighted to be working with the Solomon Swash family and (production company) Optomen once again, on what already promises to be an incredibly exciting second series. 'It's been great to see how viewers have taken Stacey, Joe, their kids and beloved pets to their hearts and series two will continue to honestly reflect their bustling lives at Pickle Cottage.' Charlotte Brookes, head of popular factual, Optomen, said: 'We're thrilled with how Series 1 performed and delighted to be able to continue filming the next chapter for Stacey and Joe, and their ever-growing family at Pickle Cottage.' Stacey And Joe will air on BBC One as a six-part series of hour-long episodes, with a launch date yet to be announced by the BBC.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Stacey Solomon's reality show with husband Joe Swash WILL return for a second series despite sparking backlash from viewers
Stacey Solomon 's family reality show will return for a second series, the BBC have confirmed, despite backlash from viewers. The TV presenter, 35, and her husband Joe Swash, 42, opened the doors of their beloved home, Pickle Cottage, for cameras to film a 'Kardashians-style' TV show, titled Stacey & Joe, focused on their family life. The show follows the couple juggling their careers with raising their children Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two, and Stacey's sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships. And following the broadcast of the series' sixth and final episode on Tuesday, the BBC announced that the show would return for another run of episodes, with filming already underway. The second series will include Stacey and Joe taking a family trip, and continuing to manage their busy work lives, passion projects and celebrating milestone family moments at their home along with their children, four ducks, four ducklings and two dogs. Stacey and Joe said: 'The biggest thank you to every single person who watched the first series of Stacey & Joe... 'We've been so grateful for all the lovely messages and we're so excited to bring out another series with the BBC.' Clare Sillery, Head of Commissioning, BBC Documentaries, added: 'We are delighted to be working with the Solomon Swash family and Optomen once again, on what already promises to be an incredibly exciting second series. 'It's been great to see how viewers have taken Stacey, Joe, their kids and beloved pets to their hearts and series two will continue to honestly reflect their bustling lives at Pickle Cottage.' Charlotte Brookes, Head of Popular Factual, Optomen, says: 'We're thrilled with how series one performed and delighted to be able to continue filming the next chapter for Stacey and Joe, and their ever-growing family at Pickle Cottage.' This comes after it was reported earlier this week that Stacey had regretted filming the reality show, due to fears she was coming across as 'bossy.' Stacey and Joe - who tied the knot in 2022 - have been insistent on showing both the ups and the downs, explaining that they weren't 'trying to portray a glamorous lifestyle'. But a source said: 'Stacey is regretting signing up to do the show. She's not used to the backlash they are getting as everything she touches normally turns to gold.' It was alleged that Stacey is concerned about how she and Joe are coming across in their arguments, with Joe's lack of time management and ADHD struggles clashing with Stacey's love of extreme organisation. A friend told the publication: 'She feels like she is coming across as bossy. He can't manage anything without her, so she is forced to be the 'grown up'. It's caused friction.' One episode sees Stacey devastated by Joe not showing up at an important meeting, leaving her juggling caring for the babies while trying to plan the launch of her own perfume. Despite begging him not to let her down beforehand, the EastEnders star is five hours late after going fishing with his friends. Speaking to OK! ahead of their show, Stacey and Joe revealed viewers will get to witness them arguing on camera, explaining it was important to them not to cut out rows like other couples would be tempted to. Joe said: 'So many people represent their lives as being so perfect on Instagram. It's our responsibility to show the real – the highs and the lows. It's not all a bed of roses. Sometimes we argue.' While Stacey added: 'What you see is what you get. What we've learnt about each other is that we're not a perfect couple. We've never said we're a perfect couple, but you get to watch yourself back, which is something that doesn't happen often.' The pair also explained how watching their 'bickering' back helps them learn about their faults and where the other is coming from, with them saying it' been more effective that couples' therapy. Tuesday's episode saw Joe reveal that he feels like a 'problem' in Stacey's 'perfect' life due to his ADHD, as they went for a therapy session at the Henry Centre in Westcliff Essex. In a conversation with counsellor Natalie Corbett, Stacey said: 'I understand Joe's frustration, because he is putting a lot of effort in. 'Like, I would say "Joe I really need help with this, this, and this. I'm really struggling." And Joe hears that and he wants to support me but he'll do other things that aren't the stuff I'm asking him. 'He gets frustrated because he has worked hard and he has put the effort in. But you haven't done the things I'm directly asking you for. 'So I've still got to manage those on my own. You're a great dad and an amazing person, but sometimes I don't think you take into consideration all the fires I've got to put out everywhere.' Looking defeated, Joe replied: 'I don't even know what to say. It's so frustrating, when all I feel like I'm doing is trying to dedicate myself to my family and do everything I possibly can, every minute of the day. 'And then to sit here and listen to the fact that I'm a huge problem...' 'But nobody is saying that. Is that what you hear?' therapist Natalie asked. Joe interrupted: 'All that I'm hearing is that I'm this huge problem in Stacey's perfect life. That's all I'm hearing. I don't hear no positive stuff about me as a person.' 'I would say this is our biggest issue in our whole relationship. Is that I cannot say anything without you taking it so personally, as an attack on you as a whole person,' Stacey said. Joe replied: 'All I ever do is I try and do for my family. So when I hear that, that's not what's coming across. That's frustrating for me.' Stacey then clarified: 'You're hearing something that's not being said. I have caveated almost everything I've said with a positive, Joe. It's about us working together to manage this situation. 'That's what I'm here for. I'm not here to change you. I'm here to support who we are.' The Mail also previously revealed that Stacey and Joe risked the wrath of Corporation bosses after flouting editorial rules to plug a number of commercial deals on air. Stacey was filmed name-checking her homeware range and a haircare brand she's invested in. Meanwhile her husband, the 43-year-old former EastEnders actor, has touted his own cooking account and family coffee company on the BBC One show. Corporation rules clearly state that 'no on-air talent should promote products, goods, services or clothing they use on air'. This includes anything they have 'agreed, or been contracted, to promote or in which they have financial interest'. The couple's show has also received some criticism from viewers who took to social media to share their verdicts last week. They tweeted: 'Firstly, I love Sort Your Life Out and I like Stacey Solomon. Joe Swash hmm. I wasn't going to watch #staceyandjoe, but I gave it a try. No, no, and absolutely no'; 'I'm sorry but who the f**k signed this off? #Stacey&Joe.' 'Stacey & Joe. F*** sake @BBCOne stop wasting our licence fee'; 'Why on earth are @BBCOne commissioning this absolute trash. What a colossal waste of public money.' However, many voiced their love for both the couple and the show, gushing: 'Absolutely loved Stacey & Joe our new Essex Kardashians!!! Loved every min!'
