Joe Swash recalls 'dark depression' during custody battle but Stacey is 'angel sent to him'

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Joe Swash has opened up about the "dark depression" he faced during the custody battle that he had with his ex.The presenter and former EastEnders actor, 40, shares his son Harry, 15, with his former partner Emma Sophocleous.

Joe also shares son Rex, three, and daughter Rose, one, with his wife Stacey Solomon, 33 – who he says is an "angel sent to him".

Speaking to The Sun's Fabulous Mag, Joe revealed that him and Emma split within a year of welcoming their son Harry in 2007.

He explained that he didn't see his son for months causing him to get into a very dark place. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Joe told the publication: "When the cameras were off, I was in a mess. “I’d shut myself in my flat and not talk to anyone.