Joe Swash has declared himself Stacey Solomon's 'proud husband' as the couple appeared together at Britain's Got Talent, further distancing themselves from speculation about their relationship. The pair presented a united front against divorce rumours while attending the ITV talent show, amid whispers that their long-term relationship is experiencing difficulties.
Marriage Clarification
The appearance comes weeks after Stacey informed fans that she and Joe are not legally married, having chosen not to make their union legally binding after a garden ceremony. Stacey had been seen without her wedding ring on several occasions recently, but she insisted this was not indicative of problems, suggesting she simply forgets to wear it sometimes.
Over the weekend, there was no sign of any issues as Joe took their children Rex, six, and Rose, four, to support their mother. Stacey appeared on the show alongside her golden buzzer act for their performance, having previously served as a guest judge during auditions. Looking cheerful as Ant and Dec approached her seat, she was clearly wearing her wedding ring during the broadcast.
Family Moments
The children received behind-the-scenes treatment, sitting in the judging panel seats and testing out the golden buzzer. Joe expressed his admiration for his wife in an Instagram post, writing: 'I never take for granted the chance to share moments like this with my family. The kids excitement means everything. Proud husband @staceysolomon you smashed it. Thank you for having us BGT.'
In a strongly-worded Instagram post, Stacey insisted she had not misled fans and had made it clear she and former soap actor Joe were not married. She stated: 'I said we were not getting legally married and having a religious blessing and ceremony at home in front of our friends and family – and we'll get legally married at a later point.' This followed several other celebrities, including fellow Loose Women star Olivia Attwood, making headlines for holding ceremonies without legal marriage.
Relationship Timeline
Stacey met Joe while filming ITV's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! in 2010. They began their relationship in 2016 and later tied the knot in a non-legal ceremony in 2022. It was confirmed last week that their fly-on-the-wall show Stacey & Joe had been renewed for a third series, despite claims it had been cancelled. BBC cameras will return to Pickle Cottage for more family drama.
As with the previous two series, the new episodes will offer viewers insight into the couple's hectic work and family lives. While the family remains together, Joe is reportedly attempting to fulfill his dream of building a fishing lake and glamping site on the grounds of their £1.2 million Tudor-style Essex home.
