A Modern Blended Family

Together with her husband Joe Swash, Stacey Solomon heads a blended family of six children, with five living at their famous Pickle Cottage. The TV presenter, now 35, who initially rose to fame on The X Factor in 2009, has built a beautiful family that includes three children with Joe Swash: Rex (5), Rose (3), and Belle (2), as well as Leighton (12) from her previous relationship with Aaron Barnham, and Zachary (17) from her earlier relationship with Dean Cox.

Their Growing Family Journey

The family is currently sharing their life with viewers in a second BBC One documentary series called ‘Stacey & Joe’, which captures intimate family moments, including milestone events such as their youngest child Belle’s first day at nursery. In a touching Mother’s Day 2025 reflection, Solomon shared that she has been a mother for half of her life, describing it as her ‘biggest achievement’ and ‘proudest accomplishment’.

Career and Family Balance

While maintaining a successful career presenting ‘Sort Your Life Out’ and partnering with major brands like ASDA and Primark, Stacey has earned an impressive fortune. The couple has recently opened up about their relationship challenges, acknowledging they aren’t a ‘perfect couple’ and offering viewers genuine insights into their family dynamic.

Future Family Plans

Currently, the couple appears content with their family size, with Stacey revealing during a recent Instagram live that she and Joe have discussed their family planning. They’ve concluded they couldn’t have more children at this point, acknowledging their current challenges in balancing parenting responsibilities with work and other commitments.

Legacy and Values

In a recent candid interview about their reality TV series, the couple revealed their approach to parenting includes teaching their children the value of work. They’ve decided not to pass on their wealth to their children, emphasizing the importance of developing their own work ethic. The couple believes it’s crucial for their children to understand that they must forge their own paths in life.