Stacey Solomon has insisted she will not let ongoing divorce rumours break her marriage to Joe Swash, despite admitting she sometimes wants him to 'stay away'. The TV presenter and lifestyle guru, 36, has faced months of speculation that her relationship is in crisis, with sources claiming their different career paths are pulling them apart.
The rumour mill intensified in March when Solomon was pictured without her wedding ring, and fans noticed its absence in her Instagram Stories. On Mother's Day, she posted a family photo without Swash, 44, or her ring. However, she hit back last week, saying: 'Who cares if the whole world is like, “Oh, they’re on the brink of divorce”? If we know it’s not true, who cares?'
Speaking on her podcast, Sort Your Life Out Unpacked, Solomon admitted her marriage has ups and downs. 'Sometimes I fancy the pants off him and can’t wait to come home. Sometimes I’m like, “Get out of my stratosphere – stay away from me.” I think we’re just like any other couple,' she said.
A source told new that despite her public defiance, the rumours hit her hard. 'Stacey is fed up with the divorce rumours. All couples have ups and downs, but they’re having theirs in the spotlight. It’s not been a good year for them and they’re having a tough patch, but they won’t let this break them.'
The couple, who met in 2010 after Solomon won I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, have three children together and tied the knot in 2022. Solomon is reportedly worth £10 million, and the source said her career commitments make it difficult to juggle family life. 'Joe is trying his best looking after the kids, but she’s the breadwinner, so it’s tricky.'
Solomon has previously said she believes arguments are healthy in a relationship. 'Have that argument, say it out loud. Me and Joe love a good row. We’ll be fuming, then we can laugh and get over it,' she said last year. The source added that making time for each other away from the kids is key to navigating this rough patch.
