Stacey Solomon has opened up about her marriage to Joe Swash in the new series of their BBC One show, admitting that parenting takes priority over working on their relationship.
The Sort Your Life Out host, 37, and former EastEnders star Joe, 44, have returned to screens with a new series of the fly-on-the-wall reality show, Stacey & Joe. The couple has welcomed cameras back into their Essex home, offering insight into their marriage, busy schedules, and family life, as they share three children together and three from previous relationships.
Peak Parenthood
During the first episode, which airs on Tuesday (November 10), the couple celebrated their youngest son Rex's birthday with a family party at Pickle Cottage. It is here that Stacey admits that parenting is the focus of her life at the moment, as Joe agreed.
The Loose Women star explained: "I do think we are in peak parenthood. I know people say, like, 'you should always work on your marriage,' and blah blah blah, but right now I feel like we're working on parenthood." She added, "Like we're happy, we're good, we're just getting through it," as Joe nodded in agreement.
Family Dynamics
Earlier in the episode, Stacey explained how the kids "enjoyed having Joe to himself," as she sets the rules in the family home. She added: "Obviously I am the annoying rule person, so when I'm not there all the rules go out the window and they're like 'yes finally we eat in our beds, spill beans all over the sofa, good times'."
Speaking about parenting and spending quality time with his children, Joe admitted that the valuable time he spends with the little ones is what he will miss when he gets old. He added: "I really treasure those moments where just nothing happens, because I'm always doing something, I'm always a million miles an hour, I never give myself that time just to sit with the kids, doing nothing."
What's Next
Viewers will see Stacey make plans to leave Pickle Cottage after five years, as Joe builds on his dream to open his own fishing lake and business. Stacey & Joe airs Tuesday at 8pm on BBC One, with the series available on iPlayer.
