Stacey Solomon says benefits 'saved her life' as she shares financial woes

This week, our columnist Judi Love has given us the lowdown on her week spent with chart-topping legend Sean Paul, after having welcomed the mega star onto Loose Women. Writing in her weekly OK! magazine column, the much-loved comedian also spoke out on the shocking racially aggravated attack against eleven-year-old schoolboy Raheem Bailey, who tragically lost his finger whilst being chased by bullies. She also lets us in on her Platinum Jubilee/birthday extravaganza plans, praises Ainsley Harriott for saving his sister from drowning and celebrates Loose Women's incredible National Television Award nomination.

Stacey Solomon has gone on a trip to her local Primark so she could show her sons Zachary, Leighton and Rex the new collection of children's clothes they helped her to design.The 32 year old star, who also shares baby daughter Rose with her fiancé Joe Swash, posted a series of videos on her Instagram page depicting the "surreal" experience. Revealing a giant campaign image of her sons wearing lemon yellow Primark clothes and various pastel shades as they laughed and posed with their mum in the window display, Stacey told her fans she went on a "special shopping trip" today. In front of the display, a series of mannequins were propped on a board showcasing Leighton's salmon pink Hawaiian shirt.  "Honestly this is the most surreal feeling.

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Stacey Solomon has been hard at work for months renovating the home she shares with fiancé Joe Swash and their blended family.

Few things give us a little lift in the same way that getting a mini makeover at the salon does, be it a blow dry or fresh manicure. But Stacey Solomon’s latest nail makeover really blows the rest of us out of the water in terms of a before and after transformation.Taking to Instagram Stories after a day of DIY jobs at her home, which is nicknamed Pickle Cottage, the 32 year old shared some snaps of her recent manicure – and we’re pretty sure she won’t mind us saying that her nails were kind of in a state before her nail artist Laura gave them a freshen up.

Brooke Vincent was able to find some time to debut her new look over the weekend after being treated to a kid-free evening. The Coronation Street star took to Instagram to show off her freshly done locks and outfit choice ahead of heading out.

Stacey Solomon has revealed that she and her family will take a potentially life-saving course as a new feature at their home nears completion. The Loose Women star has excitedly been sharing updates on the pool being installed at her million-pound Essex Home.

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Stacey Solomon joined Kaye Adams, Judi Love and Nadia Sawalha on the panel as they spoke about the possibility of households receiving £400 to help with their energy bills. "I just think it's another example of how out of touch the government are," Stacey, 32, said as Kaye raised the topic.However, 59-year-old Kaye argued back: "A lot of this is Covid, then you have the situation in Ukraine.

Stacey Solomon shared adorable snaps of a family garden party, complete with a huge bouncy castle and fun ice-cream making.The Loose Women presenter told her followers that she was visiting her sister Jemma's home to attend a joint birthday garden party for her nieces on Saturday.The 32 year old and her fiancé Joe Swash, 40, got stuck in with all the activities and even said they were "the biggest kids here". Jemma's stunning garden party had a massive white bouncy castle, which Stacey showed off on her Instagram story to her 5.2 million followers.

Stacey Solomon has openly spoken about how being on benefits 'saved her life' before she found fame. The TV star was discussing the cost of living crisis as she joined the panel on Friday's Loose Women. Their conversations came a day after chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined a fresh package of support for people across the country.

Stacey Solomon has been keeping her 5.2million Instagram followers up to to date with the progress of her huge new outdoor swimming pool at her £1.2million Essex mansion, Pickle Cottage. The pool is finally filled, and Stacey took to her Instagram stories to share the excitement of her three year old son, who has been desperately waiting for the pool to be finished, and Stacey even showed him helping to fill it with a hose while wearing a life jacket. Mum Stacey's video showed an excited Rex sat on the edge of the pool wearing a grey sweatsuit and a life jacket, before the clip cut to a video of him sat with his brother Leighton, who had his arm around his younger brother’s shoulders.The caption read: “Good morning from a very excited Rex & Leighton”.

STACEY Solomon has revealed working tax credits saved her life when she was a young single mum. Long before she found fame on the X Factor, a teenage Stacey was short of cash and struggling to raise eldest son Zachary.

Stacey Solomon has said that receiving government benefits as a single mother aged 17 '"saved her life".Speaking on Friday's episode of Loose Women, Stacey, 32, said she was given financial aid to help with a new baby, under a scheme which is no longer available. Stacey shared: "I was given a Sure Start Grant, which is what it was called at the time, and I can't tell you how much that saved my life."My working tax credits saved our lives, we could not have got by without those."She continued: "The milk tokens that we used to get, to help us buy SMA and milk and stuff from the shops that we couldn't afford."Sure Start was an initiative set up under the previous Labour government.

Jurgen Klopp's side are aiming to exact revenge on the La Liga winners for the 2018 Champions League final defeat in Kiev. Thousands of fans have embarked on the odyssey to the Stade de France in Paris to watch the Reds in UEFA's showpiece game. There will also be a whole host of celebrities cheering the Reds on at home as they bid to win their 7th European Cup.

Stacey Solomon admitted it would be a "nightmare" if any of her Loose Women colleagues got her a stripper for her hen party. It comes after she chatted with fellow panellists Nadia Sawalha, Judi Love and Kaye Adams on Friday's episode of the ITV programme.During the segment, "Could you forgive a stag do slip-up?" the panellists shared their thoughts on the do's and don'ts at a bachelor party.Stacey rejected the idea of a stag do "slip up" or a "final night of freedom".During the conversation, the panel discussed what kind of behaviour people wouldn’t mind if people had "slip-ups" on stag dos, with Kaye bringing up the fact that it’s common for men to go to strip clubs for bachelor parties.Nadia asked: "Is there any leeway for a stag night?"The 32-year-old replied: "No.

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan is no stranger to a personal update, and on Friday, she shared an exciting glimpse of never seen before details of the living room in her fabulous Cheshire home.MORE: Coleen Nolan shows off stunning regal looks - and fans cannot get enoughTaking to her Instagram account the 57-year-old posted a heartwarming photo of her daughter Ciara surrounded by the family dogs on a plush grey sofa.WATCH: Coleen Nolan rocks Queen mask ahead of the JubileeCaptioning the post Coleen wrote: "@ciarafensome the pack leader… just the cutest thing how much they love her.. @thenolandogs xx."READ:  Coleen Nolan's fans react as she shares sweetest 'date night' photoSEE: Coleen Nolan delights fans with exciting newsIn the photo, followers can also see part of an exposed brick wall as well as a lavish white, free-standing chandelier.

Stacey Solomon has opened up about her stag do fears for fiancé Joe Swash.The reality star, 32, appeared on Friday's episode (May 27) of Loose Women where she revealed that she has considered the possibility of "hurtful" photos of Joe's stag do being leaked to the press by nosy bystanders.She said: "The papers can make it look like whatever they want, so I said to Joe, 'good luck having a good stag do.'"Because everyone's got a camera phone, everyone's a reporter."The journalists will be there looking to see what you get up to and try to spin it and twist it anyway."She later added: "[Those kinds of pictures] are hurtful, but I think you have to take everything with a pinch of salt when you see things like that."We're in the public eye and what we do is probably going to be recorded at some point so we have to take responsibility."This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly for the latest news, pictures and video.You can also get email updates on the day’s biggest TV stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our soaps and Hot TV newsletters .Get all the very best news, pictures, opinion and video on your favourite TV shows by following Daily Star every time you see our name.

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards will join the cast of Chicago which start their UK and Ireland tour next week.MORE: Brenda Edwards' fans praise star's 'strength' after inspirational Loose Women videoBrenda, who previously made her West End debut in the show as Mamma Morton, will reprise the role for the upcoming performances which start in Sunderland on Wednesday.WATCH: Brenda Edwards shares amazing vocals after brave return to Loose WomenThe ITV star will join Lee Mead, who recently announced he will be playing Billy Flynn in the show.READ: Brenda Edwards opens up about the tragic death of son JamalSEE: Brenda Edwards breaks silence to share beautiful photo with son Jamal EdwardsThe news comes just days after it was revealed that Gemma Collins, who was due to be playing the role from Sunday, had to step down after sustaining a knee injury. Brenda first played Mamma Morton in 2007According to The Independent that the producers of the tour issued a statement.

Loose Women star wrote. "We've been letting the woods grow free ahead of our wedding and it just gets more and more beautiful every day. " In the video, Stacey shows off the wildflowers and trees that surround the aisle she'll be walking down, which is covered in ivy.

Stacey Solomon, 32, has been very busy over the past few months if her Instagram is anything to go by. The TV personality is planning her wedding to EastEnders beau Joe Swash, 40, and renovating their £1.2 million Essex country home, Pickle Cottage.Not only that but she has also been hosting numerous television shows while raising four children - including her five-month-old newborn daughter Rose.Now, a source close to the former X Factor star has said that Stacey is really starting to feel the pressure of organising her wedding day, which is looming ever closer."Stacey hasn't stopped."She's trying to do everything but she's the one putting the most stress on herself," they told OK!The mother-of-four - who shares newborn Rose and three-year-old son Rex with fiance Joe, 40 and has sons Zachary, 13, and Leighton, nine, with previous partners - accidentally revealed live on Loose Women that she was set to say 'I do' in July this year.It was previously reported that last-minute preparations are suddenly beginning to pile up and that the investment of fans in Stacey and Joe's big day has made the bride feel increasingly anxious.Speaking to Closer magazine earlier this year, a source revealed: "She’s started to panic about everything, from her guest list to her dress and the fans’ reaction to it – which is what prompted her BAFTA bridal look."In the hope of removing attention from her actual wedding dress - which she emotionally announced she had selected last month - Stacey allegedly made the decision of wearing a bridal-esque number to the BAFTAs so that eager fans wouldn't speculate on the style of her real gown.Their wedding has already been delayed after they decided to change venues, and after Stacey became pregnant with