Stacey Solomon admits to 'rocky' reality of blending families with Joe: 'Never been easy'

Stacey Solomon celebrated her 33rd birthday with a family trip last week to Disneyland Paris, and she made sure to publish plenty of footage of her experience.

Joe Swash has admitted to feeling 'guilt' over his happy family life with new wife Stacey Solomon. The couple tied the knot over the summer in an intimate Jewish ceremony in the garden of their gorgeous home, affectionately dubbed Pickle Cottage.

X Factor star Stacey Solomon, 33, has described how one particular habit Joe Swash, 40, has as a parent that leaves her “infuriated”.The star then went on to share that, in spite of this, it was Joe’s approach to parenting that made her fall in love with him. Stacey opened up about her parenting style on the podcast Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell a couple of weeks ago. Rob asked Stacey to name the “one thing Joe does that infuriates you with the kids”, as well as the “one thing she loves most” about him as a parent. Stacey is the host of BBC show Sort Your Life Out, where she revamps cluttered homes in the UK with her team in order to change the way families live for the better. Speaking to Rob and Josh about husband Joe, she explained: “The one thing that he does that infuriates me is that he loves to get… stuff. “I hate getting my kids stuff for no reason - unless it’s like a birthday, bar mitzvah or whatever, why are they getting stuff? Do you know what I mean? That’s just life. “You don’t just wake up one day and get stuff unless it’s bills through the post.So I hate that, it drives me absolutely mental!” she added. The pair then went on to ask Stacey what kind of things Joe would buy for the children. “He comes home with absolute rubbish you know?” she complained. “Like a plastic car or, I don’t know, slime, gunk, whatever and I’m like, ‘Why? Do you hate me? What is this?’”Rob then went on to quiz Stacey on whether her grievance was more about the clutter or whether she was worried about her kids being spoiled. “It’s a combination of the two,” she explained.

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.

Julia Roberts has "never" been consumed by her acting career. The 54-year-old star - who has been married to cinematographer Daniel Moder since 2002 and has 17-year-old twins Phinnaeus and Hazel as well as son Henry, 15 with him - admitted that while her career in showbusiness has been a "dream come true", it is her domestic life that brings her a lot of "joy. " She said: "It’s just never consumed me being an actor.

STACEY Solomon has revealed how her pals thought she was a secret swinger after one key detail at her home. The Loose Women panelist, 33, lives at her stunning £1.2million Pickle Cottage home in Essex with husband Joe Swash, 40, their two kids and Stacey's two children from other relationships.

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! winner Joe Swash, 40, became depressed following a three-year custody battle with his ex Emma Sophocleous, 37, over son Harry, 14. However, the star has described how his long-term partner and now wife Stacey Solomon, 33, was an “angel” who saved him from the darkness.The former EastEnders star candidly opened up about how excited he was to become a dad in 2007, only to split with Emma a year later and become embroiled in a custody battle.He described the period as his “darkest depression” and went on to say how grateful he was to meet Stacey, who gave him the family he has always wanted.During his darkest times, Joe recalled how he would hide away and avoid phone calls, even from family. He also admitted to feeling “guilty” about how happy he feels in his life with Stacey, as he went through “a lot of grief and a long depression” after his last relationship ended."I’d sort of given up on ever having a family and all this love," he explained."When the cameras were off, I was in a mess.

Stacey Solomon wasn't quite what he had hoped. Forget the fireworks, Joe confessed he was met with a completely awkward situation which left him utterly cringing as the duo went their separate ways after he invited her to his room. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon's pals thought star was discreetly a swinger after subtle sign The pair met in 2010 when Stacey appeared on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! and Joe was hosting the spin off show after being crowned King of the Jungle two years earlier.They immediately became friends, but six years later when Stacey returned as a guest on Extra Camp, Joe decided he wanted to give things a go romantically.

Stacey Solomon, 33, opened up to comics Rob Beckett and Josh Widdecombe on their podcast Parenting Hell, where she gave insight into her and Joe Swash’s home and family life.The pair, who married back in July, share two children together, but Stacey also has 13-year-old Zachary and nine year old Leighton from a previous relationship. From his previous relationship, Joe has 13-year-old Harry.With a busy household, and two of their children, Rex, three, and Rose, who was born in October 2021, under the age of five, Stacey admitted that sometimes their household is rather manic.Speaking about their family life at Pickle Cottage, the Essex mansion where the Solomon-Swashes live, comedian Josh asked: “How do you even get four kids from a house into a car?“Talk me through the practicalities.”Stacey then went on to talk about how “lucky” she is with her two “amazing” older boys Zachary, who she calls Zac and Leighton, who are always on hand to help with their younger siblings.Stacey shared: “They are amazing boys.“Where there is that big age gap they will help me.So Zac will get Rex dressed, sometimes Leighton will get Rose dressed and they will help me get them all into the car.“They are incredible kids to be fair.

Stacey Solomon’s pals thought she was a swinger because of the pampas grass in her garden.The Loose Women star, 33, said they got the wrong idea after she did up her new house, which she calls Pickle Cottage.READ MORE: Stacey Solomon's awkward blunders - sheer leggings, granny knickers and sister mix-upStacey said of the plant: "When I first started getting it, everyone said, ‘That’s what swinger’s use to let you know their house is open and ready for you!""I bloomin’ love ’em."Pampas grass saw a surge in popularity two years ago when florists started using the leaves in arrangements.It’s thought a new generation had no idea of rumours it was linked to seedy sex parties in the 1970s.At one point, fronds were changing hands for £11 a time, with some brides even wearing them in wedding day head-dresses.Mum-of-four Stacey snapped up her dream pad in Essex with husband Joe Swash.The move inspired her new book Tap To Tidy At Pickle Cottage, offering tips on homemaking.Stacey's latest book release comes after the star already made her first book, Tap To Tidy, which was a smash hit success following her ever-growing popularity on Instagram. Stacey, who has a loyal following of 5.4million on Instagram, shared clips of her book signing for the latest edition on October 8 as she gushed over her life.

STACEY Solomon has responded to claims that she'd taken a 'secret' holiday. The star, 33, explained that she usually ignores people making critical remarks but said the comment was "really bugging me".

Strictly pro Katya Jones, 33, has spoken about ex-husband Neil Jones, confessing that the pair are still as close as ever, despite calling it quits on their relationship in 2016.The couple had been married for six years before they split. Addressing their current relationship as co-stars on the BBC show, the Russian dancer spoke to Tim Lovejoy on the Lovejoy Hour podcast about her ex-partner. She remained adamant that the pair were still "best friends" following the end of their long-term relationship. Tony Adams' dance partner told Tim that she knows Neil better than "he knows himself". Katya quipped that her ex couldn't even play poker around her, as she would see right through him.George Clooney admits 'terrible mistake' he and Amal made with twinsKatya went on to say his family are now still "her family" and that will "never change" regardless of if they find "other relationships". She said it was a "beautiful thing" and questioned why it couldn't be this way for everyone.The dancer said: "I absolutely still support him, we are best friends. "I know him better than he knows himself. He can't play poker around me, I know his face so well, it's actually a joke.""I still put him as my first of kin in medical records.

Stacey Solomon was left with no choice but to respond to some fan queries about a secret family holiday last night.The star, who has been enjoying her first family holiday of the year with her smiley brood at Disneyland to celebrate baby Rose’s first birthday, took to her social media page to address some questions that had been landing in her inbox about another apparent trip earlier in the year. After thanking fans for their lovely responses to her trip abroad, Stacey’s mood swiftly changed as she said she felt the need to respond to “a few people asking” about a trip earlier in the year.

Loose Women favourite Stacey Solomon is said to be 'struggling' with her work-life balance as a mum-of-four, and missing the help of her busy EastEnders hubby, hands-on dad Joe Swash. A source has exclusively revealed to OK! that the former X-Factor star, 33 - who is mum to Zach, 14, and Leighton, 10, from previous relationships, as well as son Rex, four, and daughter Rose, one, with Joe - is in need of some parenting assistance.

George Clooney admits 'terrible mistake' he and Amal made with twins“I love motherhood and I think there are certain life skills you have more experience with when you're older,” she told The Sun.“But if you have your children later in life, that increases your risk of breast cancer.“So does being a tall woman, as does being extensively on the Pill.”As part of the same interview, the star also discussed how she has “reset” her lifestyle since her cancer diagnosis. She said being diagnosed with cancer and getting a mastectomy has made her focus on the things that are important in her life.“So the real focus for me is what I do have in life, the statistics are that one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime,” she said.“It's made me reset and relook at my health, my lifestyle and my nutrition.”Julia went on to say she has made her health a top priority and now meditates every day.Additionally, she does breathing work and enjoys doing yoga, as she said her focus is now on “calming" activities, rather than rigorous exercises.Julia said she would be grateful to see her children grow up, and is doing her best to stay healthy after her cancer treatment was a success. The treatment included the removal of the 6cm tumour, two lymph glands and her left breast. She appeared in a documentary entitled: Julia Bradbury: Breast Cancer and Me, where she laid bare her deeply emotional journey.Featuring in a shoot for Woman&Home magazine, Julia previously said she is doing everything in her power to decrease the odds of her cancer returning.“I’m a positive person, and I'm trying to use my resilience and health to make a positive impact on my body.“My biggest motivation is staying alive for my children," the Countryfile star

Stacey Dooley shouted her pride for her man Kevin Clifton as she watched him perform on stage in his new show. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer is continuing to flourish in his musical theatre career with a role in the new musical adaptation of Strictly Ballroom.

Stacey Solomon has melted hearts by sharing a bunch of gorgeous snaps from her magical birthday trip to Disneyland Paris. But the sweet post did come with a bit of a 'disclaimer' as she complained about husband Joe Swash's photography skills.

Stacey Solomon, 32, giggled after her comments about how precarious fame can be were related back to This Morning stars Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. It comes as Stacey and her husband Joe Swash have been at the centre of rumours that they could replace the presenting duo when the time is right.Speaking on Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell podcast, Stacey touched on her career and how the public opinion on celebrities is in constant change.She said sometimes famous people are “really popular,” but this can change within seconds, as “everyone will hate you”.The Loose Women star also revealed that she and husband Joe try to make the most of their exposure and accept as many gigs as possible.She said: “I genuinely in this industry think to myself, ‘Sometimes you’ll be really busy and really popular and sometimes no one will care who you are and everyone will hate you, right?’“And also it’s not like you can get yourself a promotion and be like, ‘Right, I’ve sorted myself out, I’ve worked my way to the top…’”Comedian Rob, who is close friends with Stacey's beau Joe, interrupted: “Well, look at Holly and Phil, like, within one day…”Stacey simply giggled at her friend's jibe over the queue-gate scandal surrounding Holly and Phil, before continuing: “It’s so hard, it’s so hard.