Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash Set to Spend Most of Christmas Apart Amid New Job Commitments
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are reportedly facing a Christmas apart, as Joe will be away from their family home during the festive season. The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony at their home, Pickle Cottage, in 2022, are now navigating new job commitments that will keep them separated during this holiday period.
Joe Swash’s New Role
Joe Swash, known for his role as Mickey Miller in the BBC soap “EastEnders,” has recently accepted a new position that will require him to be away from Stacey and their children. This new gig involves performing in a pantomime production of “Beauty and the Beast” at the Alban Arena, running from December 4 to January 3. While he will not be working on Christmas Day, the logistics of his new role mean he will likely spend most of the holiday away from home.
Family Dynamics
Stacey and Joe share three children: Rex, six; Rose, four; and Belle, three. Additionally, Stacey has an 18-year-old son, Zachary, from a previous relationship, while Joe has an 18-year-old son, Harry, with his ex-partner Emma Sophocleous. Joe’s new job is based in St Albans, which is several miles from their home in Essex, adding to the challenges of family time during the holidays.
Speculation Surrounding Their Relationship
The announcement of Joe’s new job comes amid ongoing speculation about the couple’s relationship. Despite their marriage ceremony in 2022, it has been revealed that they are not legally married. A source indicated that their busy family life has delayed the legal registration of their marriage, stating, “They always intended to do the legal part, but with six kids and busy diaries just haven’t got round to it – life has got in the way.”
Previous Pantomime Experience
Joe is no stranger to pantomime, having participated in various productions over the years. In 2024, he starred in “Beauty and the Beast” in Dunstable and has also appeared in “Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs” and “Cinderella.” Stacey has her own pantomime experience, having debuted in a 2016 production of “Dick Whittington.”
Public Reaction and Future Plans
Fans of the couple, who have a combined social media following of eight million, may feel misled by the news of their separation during Christmas. However, Stacey has addressed the speculation surrounding their marital status, clarifying on social media that they have not formally registered their marriage due to the lack of a civil ceremony license for their home.
Stacey explained that the requirements for a legal marriage include having a venue that is “readily available” for ceremonies, which their private home does not meet. They plan to have a private blessing with close friends and family and intend to register their marriage legally at a later date.
As reported by www.mirror.co.uk, the couple continues to navigate their busy family life while managing their careers and public personas.
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Published on 2026-04-03 00:06:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk