Loose Women favourite Stacey Solomon has revealed heart-warming family news that left her stunned — and fans have flooded her with congratulations and support.
The 34-year-old, who lives at Pickle Cottage with husband and former I’m A Celeb winner Joe Swash, celebrated a major milestone for their blended family of six children, sharing the emotional moment with her 6 million Instagram followers.
Stacey and Joe share three young children together — Rex, four, Rose, two, and baby Belle, who has just turned one — while Stacey is also mum to Zach, 15, and Leighton, 11, from previous relationships. Joe’s eldest son Harry, 16, completes their family dynamic.
The TV star marked Belle’s first birthday with a series of intimate photos and videos, capturing the pink-and-red themed celebration. In her caption, Stacey wrote:
“Happy First Birthday Belle One. I cannot believe a year ago today you came into the world. Where has the time gone? You light up every room. Your brothers and sisters adore you.”
She continued with a touching tribute, calling motherhood “the best gift in the world,” and telling Belle she loves her “to the moon and stars and back again.”
Fans reacted instantly — flooding the post with thousands of birthday wishes, praising the décor, and celebrating the milestone with her. The two girls wore matching personalised heart dresses, while Stacey wore a midi knit in pink and Joe complemented the look in dusky tones.
The decorations featured heart-shaped balloons, floral garlands, coloured streamers and a bespoke heart-shaped cake — a display that many followers described as “magical” and “beautifully done.”
However, the celebration wasn’t met with praise alone. A vocal minority of users criticised the elaborate décor, branding Stacey’s efforts “over the top” and even “self-indulgent.”
One comment read:
“She’s 1. Who’s it all for?”
Another user said:
“It’s rather self-indulgent. Sorry.”
Others added that such displays make “other mums feel inadequate,” prompting a wave of debate in the comments section.
But the backlash didn’t dampen Stacey’s spirits. She swiftly acknowledged the support from her loyal fans, responding:
“Love you all so much. Thanks for being such a nice bunch of people. Reading your comments is the biggest boost EVER.”
As criticism simmered and supporters rallied around her, the occasion became more than just a birthday — it sparked conversation about modern parenting, expectations, and how much effort is too much.
And while trolls questioned her motives, the overwhelming majority defended her creativity — insisting that the memories, love and joy were what mattered most.
