Stacey Solomon and husband Joe Swash relationship timeline: How did they meet?

April 23, 2024, 4:17 PM

Loose Women presenter and Sort Your Life Out presenter recently welcomed her third child with her husband and I’m A Celebrity star, but when did they first get together? And how did they meet? Here are their important relationship milestones.

Stacey Solomon welcomed her third child with husband Joe Swash in 2023, and their sixth child as a family, as it marks another huge milestone for the TV presenter and her partner.

After a big few years for 33-year-old Stacey – who moved into her dream home Pickle Cottage and married Joe – 2024 has proven to be another memorable year so far for the couple who have also had one of their highest-earning years to date .

So while the happy couple is ready to take on another big family challenge, here’s a look back at Stacey and Joe’s love story, from how they met to the moment they welcomed their first baby, and of course, a look back at their beautiful wedding day.

Here’s a full timeline of Stacey and Joe’s relationship so far:

February 2024 – Swash family holiday in Scotland

It was a great family outing for Stacey, Joe and all the children as they fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling around Scotland in a campervan.

The Loose women Star was apprehensive when husband Joe arrived with the camper van, but has since admitted that while the type of holiday is “difficult with little ones”, it is also “magical”.

The former EastEnders The actor was keen to take the family on a trip around parts of Britain and looked ecstatic as he gave fans a tour of the camper van, which is believed to be worth £59,000.

January 2024 – Baby number 6?

Joe has revealed that his wife Stacey is keen to expand their family with another baby.

Despite being parents to six children, the couple are now said to be talking about possibly having another baby together, after Stacey herself admitted she would like to have more children.

A source revealed this week that the couple had ‘talked about having another baby’ but that ‘shocked’ Joe Swash had his ‘hands in his head’ over Stacey’s request.

In conversation with OK! Magazine, the source said: “They have talked about having another baby but life is so busy at the moment so Joe is shocked that Stacey wants one so soon. He hoped she would wait a little longer. Stacey is definitely broody. and would like nothing more than to expand her family, she has said it before.

February 2023 – Welcome to the world baby number 5

Stacey confirmed on Instagram that her and Joe’s new little bundle of joy would be a February baby.

Cradling her bump, the Loose Woman star admitted she felt like her baby’s arrival was imminent, writing: ‘Thank you for everything. I woke up with that feeling and so, in case I don’t get a chance to say it tomorrow… I’m so grateful to them all. For every time you’ve done this.”

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January 2023 – It’s a girl

To start the year on a positive note, Stacey shared the most adorable photo with her daughter Rose and confirmed that the family would be welcoming another little girl this year.

She wrote, “When Rose found out she’s having a… little sister. I’m so excited to share with you that we’ll soon be saying goodbye to another sweet daughter.”

December 2022 – Baby number three!

It came as a shock to all of Stacey’s fans when the happy couple confirmed they were pregnant with another baby.

They revealed that they had been pregnant for about eight months and shared the news with an adorable video of Stacey revealing to Joe that she was pregnant.

Stacey admitted the pregnancy came as a surprise to them all as she said: “Coming soon! Much sooner than we thought.

“When we found out that we still wanted to have those first few months, normally you would have to adjust and get excited and enjoy it, but that didn’t leave us long. So this time next month we’re going to prepare to say hello to say to a brand new pickle.”

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July 2022 – Stacey and Joe get married

It took years, but Joe and Stacey finally walked down the aisle, at Pickle Cottage, and became Mr. and Mrs.

It was a Jewish ceremony attended by all of the couple’s closest friends and family.

“Forever. Me and my husband. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to saying that. It all feels like a dream,” she wrote, sharing some beautiful photos of her big day on social media.

October 2021 – Stacey and Joe welcome Rose

On Stacey’s 32nd birthday in October, she also welcomed her first daughter, Rose, after giving birth at home in Pickle Cottage.

She was smitten as she shared the newborn’s first photo on Instagram, with the entire family laying a protective hand on her.

July 2021 – Stacey and Joe’s gender reveal

After four boys from previous relationships, the couple revealed they were having their first daughter.

Stacey shared her excitement, writing: “I can’t believe I’m writing this…. We are growing a little girl.

“To our sweet boys: you are the best big brothers anyone could wish for and your little sister is the happiest girl in the world to have you all by her side. I honestly have no words for it…”

June 2021 – Baby number four

Alongside her boys and then boyfriend Joe, the family confirmed they would be expanding their brood later that year.

She captioned it: “We’re growing another pickle.”

March 2021 – Pickle Cottage

It was a big dream for Stacey, obsessed with interior design and craftsmanship, who bought her forever with Joe.

The project house is complete with a swimming pool, a huge garden and enough bedrooms for all their children. Stacey has been happily sharing all her home projects with fans on Instagram.

December 2020 – Stacey and Joe get engaged

On Christmas Eve 2020, Joe finally got down on one knee and asked the most important question of all.

He suggested they take their children on a winter walk with a square-cut diamond surrounded by smaller diamonds.

May 2019 – Rex is born

The couple welcomed their first child together, Rex, after he surprised them with an early arrival.

Stacey and Joe shared a very real first photo of their son just after he was born. Joe wrote to his fans: “This morning, much earlier than planned, I watched the love of my life bring a new life into the world. We are overwhelmed, overjoyed and anxious about what is to come. Mom and baby are doing well and resting.”

February 2019 – Stacey and Joe confirm pregnancy

Fans were thrilled to hear that Stacey and Joe were pregnant with their first child together.

The former EastEnders actor used his humor to confirm the speculation as he wrote: ‘I’ve driven myself crazy thinking she’s bored without me being bored and can’t bear to be awake for more than ten minutes from my company. So you can share my I’m happy to find out that she still loves me and my company very much, she’s just having a baby.”

October 2018 – Joe and Stacey move in together

It’s the first big milestone for any couple, as the couple officially moved in together with Stacey’s two sons, Leighton and Zachary.

January 2016 – Instagram official

Anyone who is anyone knows that no relationship is real until it’s posted on Instagram and that’s exactly how these two confirmed to the world that they were an item.

Stacey said in an interview at the time: “Things are going really well. We’re having fun, spending time together and getting to know each other.”

January 2016 – Romance rumors begin

Since they were constantly on the road and wanted to be together all the time, the rumor mill was working overtime about whether Stacey and Joe were a real couple.

2010 – Stacey and Joe meet

It was way back in 2010, when Stacey won I’m A Celeb, that she met her future husband for the first time.

Joe hosted the spin-off show, following his 2008 win, and the pair became close friends. He has since admitted that he liked her at the time, but knew the timing wasn’t right.