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Daily Mirror
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Joe Swash shares 'constant battle' he has with Stacey amid marriage concerns
They revealed on their reality TV series Stacey and Joe: Full House that they've been to marriage counselling to keep their relationship on track, but are still fighting a common parenting battle Loose Women star Stacey Solomon and her husband Joe Swash have given a realistic perspective on their home life, admitting they have a "constant battle" with their kids. Former EastEnders actor Joe, 43, and Stacey, 35, have six children between them. Together, they have Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two. Stacey has two children from previous relationships, Leighton, 12, and Zachary, 17. Joe also has a 17-year-old son, Harry, who he had with his ex Emma Sophocleous. The couple separated when their son was very young, with Joe going to court to see his son. But parenting has taken on new difficulties in recent years, with Stacey and Joe forced to put their feet down when it comes to the relatable issue of screen time. They now call using the phone "a privilege", making sure Rex only has an hour at the weekend to play games if he behaves at school and completes his chores. In a new interview with Huffington Post, Joe explained his and Stacey's "battle" with their son and his weekly reward of screen time. He said: "But even that, me and Stacey begrudgingly let him have that. "It's difficult, it's a constant battle ... And even then, when he's playing the games, we're constantly watching what he's doing, what games he's playing. It's something that concerns us, you know?" Joe explained that he feels it's a balancing act - with their older children, he knows that access to a phone is a big part of their social life. But he still wants to keep tabs on their usage, to make sure they're safe. Although the couple are on the same page when it comes to using the internet, Joe admits there's "no real right or wrong". He added that every parent is "muddling through" and "making mistakes". The couple are always ones to keep it real, and with their new reality show Stacey & Joe: Full House, fans are getting a look into life behind closed doors for the close-knit family. Their series has given a realistic look into the ups and downs of family life, and how they all navigate their busy careers and home. The pair, who tied the knot in 2022, revealed they've turned to marriage therapy to keep their relationship on track. A source recently told OK! that Stacey and Joe may have underplayed how big a step having cameras around for every tricky moment would be. The source said: "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." The source also claims they are proud of opening up about having couple's therapy on-air. '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.'
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Stacey Solomon shares emotional message with fans after reality show backlash
Stacey Solomon has taken to Instagram to share an emotional message with her fans after the final episode of her reality show with husband Joe Swash aired on BBC One last night Stacey Solomon has shared an emotional message with fans following the end of the first series of her BBC reality show with Joe Swash - which has now been confirmed for a second series. Just like her fans, the former X Factor star sat down ready to watch the final episode of Stacey & Joe: Full House last night, as she took to her Instagram stories to thank fans for their support. Speaking to her followers, Stacey said: "I'm just sitting down, the girls have gone to bed and I'm getting ready to watch our show. "I've just realised it's the last episode tonight it's gone so quickly I feel like it was only yesterday we were pooing ourselves about it coming out on the telly and now it's at the end. "I've enjoyed watching it back and then hearing from you and getting your feedback and stuff so I just wanted to say thank you, thanks for watching it." As well as the positive moments, the show also showed the downside of the couple's family life, as for the first time, fans were privy to the cracks in their own relationship. During the show, the pair, who tied the knot in 2022 revealed they've turned to marriage therapy to keep their relationship on track. A source later told OK! that Stacey and Joe perhaps underplayed what a big step it would be, inviting cameras in for every tricky moment. '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 said. As well as the positive comments, Stacey and Joe had also received backlash for the show. In one scene in particular, viewers were left stunned when when the former EastEnders actor came home five hours later than planned despite Stacey needing help due to an important meeting. A source then claimed Stacey had regrets about the show all together. "Stacey is regretting signing up to do the show," a source told the Sun. "She's not used to the backlash they are getting as everything she touches normally turns to gold." They added: "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." Despite this, after the final episode last night, it was revealed Stacey and Joe's reality show had 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. 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."
Daily Record
06-05-2025
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- Daily Record
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash start marriage therapy after reality show regrets
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have let camera into their house to film a fly-on-the-wall series for BBC and the couple have been open with their relationship struggles When Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash first signed up to let cameras into their house for their BBC fly-on-the-wall series, Stacey & Joe: Full House, they might not have realised; they'd be tackling the cracks in their own relationship in front of millions of viewers. As the series continues, the couple who have been married since 2022, reveal that they are now in marriage therapy - in hopes to keep their relationship on track. Now, a source has told OK! that Stacey and Joe perhaps downplayed what a big step it would be, inviting cameras into their home, viewing every difficult moment. They expressed: "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." The source claims the couple are proud of sharing that they are having on air couple's therapy, the Mirror reports. "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," they said. "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." Life at Pickle Cottage is undoubtedly full on, as Stacey age 34, and Joe age 42 have their 5 children living under the roof - Stacey's two sons Zachary 16 and Leighton 12 from previous relationships and the couple's children Rex 4, Rose 2, and one-year-old Belle. The couple also have two dogs and four ducks staying at the residence. The pair have admitted that couple's therapy has been vital within their relationship for staying connected. On the show we see them sit down for a heart-to-heart with a counsellor, as they open up about their struggles. Stacey points out that Joe tends to take everything she says "so personally" as Joe responds: "All I am doing is trying to dedicate myself to my family and do everything I possibly can, every minute of the day." He adds, clearly feeling misunderstood, "Then to sit here and listen to the fact that I am a huge problem – all I am hearing is that I am a huge problem in Stacey's perfect life,". After hearing from Joe, Stacey responds by saying: "I would say this is our biggest issue in our whole relationship. I cannot say anything without you taking it so personally as an attack on you as a whole person." In a recent interview Joe opened up about their relationship, telling The Times that: "We haven't got all the answers. Our kids throw tantrums just the same as everybody else's. We argue, but it's generally for the right reasons - because we're trying to sort out what's best for the kids and our family." "We aren't trying to portray a glamorous lifestyle. Bringing up a family these days isn't easy and we all make mistakes. But you admit your mistake, learn from it and move on," he continued. Joe also speaks candidly on-air about living with undiagnosed ADHD into adulthood, explaining how it impacts everything from impulse online shopping - he admits to being addicted to TikTok and Instagram gadgets - to the way he copes with stress at home. "[It's] part of the ADHD… swings and roundabouts… so I've had to order some more medication. I always knew there was something, I mean you probably can tell by my impulsive buys," he shared. Although this doesn't always go down well with his wife, as Stacey says: "I literally spend my life sorting people's lives out then have to come home and sort my own life out… 'cause the whole of Amazon has turned up at the door…" A source disclosed to the Mirror that Stacey sometimes feels like Joe is like 'another child' to her. They claim: "He's often hyperactive and she has to calm him down and remind him to be authoritative in the house, too." "It's no secret that he shops impulsively and she often feels she's having to monitor him. It can be tough for her because she's also got all the kids to deal with, and work too."
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stacey Solomon's reality show regrets as she starts marriage therapy
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash knew that inviting cameras into their home for their BBC series wouldn't be easy - but now a source tells us they're turning to therapy to repair the cracks it has revealed in their marriage. When Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash signed up to let cameras into their lives for BBC fly-on-the-wall series, Stacey & Joe: Full House, they might not have envisaged that one of the biggest projects they'd tackle - in front of millions of viewers, would be the cracks in their own relationship. As the series continues, the pair, who tied the knot in 2022, reveal they've turned to marriage therapy to keep their relationship on track. And a source has told OK! that Stacey and Joe perhaps underplayed what a big step it would be, inviting cameras in for every tricky moment. '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 said. The source also claims they are proud of opening up about having couple's therapy on-air. '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.' For DIY guru Stacey, 34, and former EastEnder Joe, 42, who have five children - Zachary, 16, and Leighton, 12, from Stacey's previous relationships, and Rex, four, Rose, two, and one-year-old Belle together (Joe also has a teenage son Harry, 16) - not counting the two dogs and four ducks, life at Pickle Cottage is undoubtedly full-on. And they've admitted that couple's therapy has been vital for staying connected to each other. On the show, we see them sit down for a heart-to-heart with a counsellor, and open up honestly about the struggles they face. Stacey points out that Joe tends to take everything she says 'so personally' as Joe responds: 'All I am doing is trying to dedicate myself to my family and do everything I possibly can, every minute of the day.' He adds, clearly feeling misunderstood, 'Then to sit here and listen to the fact that I am a huge problem – all I am hearing is that I am a huge problem in Stacey's perfect life,'. After hearing Joe's perspective, Stacey responds candidly: 'I would say this is our biggest issue in our whole relationship. I cannot say anything without you taking it so personally as an attack on you as a whole person.' In a recent interview [with The Times], Joe spoke honestly about their relationship, saying, 'We haven't got all the answers. Our kids throw tantrums just the same as everybody else's. We argue, but it's generally for the right reasons - because we're trying to sort out what's best for the kids and our family.' He went on, 'We aren't trying to portray a glamorous lifestyle. Bringing up a family these days isn't easy and we all make mistakes. But you admit your mistake, learn from it and move on.' Joe also opens up on-air about his experience living with undiagnosed ADHD until adulthood, which he says can affect everything from impulse shopping online - he's a self-confessed TikTok and Instagram gadget addict - to how he handles stress at home. '[It's] part of the ADHD… swings and roundabouts… so I've had to order some more medication. I always knew there was something, I mean you probably can tell by my impulsive buys.' And this doesn't always go down well with Stacey, who says: 'I literally spend my life sorting people's lives out then have to come home and sort my own life out… 'cause the whole of Amazon has turned up at the door…' Our source goes on to claim that sometimes, Joe can feel like 'another child' to Stacey. 'He's often hyperactive and she has to calm him down and remind him to be authoritative in the house, too. 'It's no secret that he shops impulsively and she often feels she's having to monitor him. It can be tough for her because she's also got all the kids to deal with, and work too.' The couple's new series has enthralled fans, as they opened the doors to Pickle Cottage to peel back their real life, warts'n'all. Promoting it, Stacey and Joe were clear that they didn't want to glamorise their relationship or pretend they had everything figured out - and they've stayed true to their word. Stacey says they are 'just a normal family doing our best', and the show reveals exactly that - with everything from raw unfiltered reactions to school GCSE results to Stacey's occasional but clear annoyance at Joe. 'In the end, you relax and think, 'Oh well, so they saw us get the hump with each other, or they saw us do something wrong'. That's probably the best thing we could show the world, because everything isn't perfect,' says Stacey. Loved by fans for her tell-it-like-it-is approach, Stacey has spoken previously about how important constant communication is within a marriage - and the Sort Your Life Out host has always been vocal about how real life isn't the polished Instagram grid people might expect. Whether it's messy kitchens, chaotic school runs or discussing mum guilt, she's built a huge following based on that authenticity. Now, as life at Stacey and Joe's bustling family home continues, the couple are clearly keen to show that relationships - like homes - sometimes need a bit of sorting out, too. And what it also reveals, despite the well-documented rows and tears, is that this pair remain as devoted to each other as ever.
