Stacey Solomon Shuts Down Marriage Split Speculation After Wedding Ring Absence
Stacey Solomon has directly addressed ongoing rumors about her relationship with husband Joe Swash after she was photographed without her wedding ring on several recent occasions. The television personality and showbiz favorite appeared on ITV's This Morning last week, where she brushed off the speculation in a lighthearted manner.
"I Probably Took It Off to Go to the Toilet"
Speaking to hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, Stacey stated, "There's a new rumor each week. I'm terrible. I don't read any of that stuff." When directly questioned about the missing ring, she looked into the camera and quipped, "Have I not been wearing my ring? I probably took it off to go to the toilet or something, I don't know!"
The 36-year-old star has been seen without her wedding band in multiple instances over the past few weeks. Exclusive pictures obtained by the Mirror two weeks ago showed her without the ring, although she had posted a selfie to Instagram with it on just before those photos were taken. On Mother's Day last Sunday, Stacey shared a sweet image with her children where the ring was absent, while Joe separately paid tribute to her on his own social media account with a cheerful family picture.
Social Media Posts Fuel Further Speculation
In her most recent social media activity, Stacey carefully kept her left hand out of sight in photos celebrating her son Zach's 18th birthday. She posted a collection of images embracing the teenager in the garden, along with a heartfelt tribute that did not mention Joe. "Today is all about you Zachary. 18 wonderful years of you. We are SO lucky," she wrote. In another post, she added, "I blinked and my baby boy turned 18. Zachary, growing up with you has been the biggest privilege of my life."
Joe Swash made sure to wish Zach a happy birthday separately, sharing a black-and-white image of Zach as a toddler with Stacey. He wrote, "Watching you grow into such a kind and caring young man has been something really special. Wishing you nothing but success and happiness in the years ahead."
Public Relationship History and Recent Interactions
Joe and Stacey's love story has unfolded publicly since they first started dating in 2016, six years after meeting on the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here spin-off show. Fans have followed their relationship through their reality series, Stacey and Joe, which has documented both highs and lows, including therapy sessions they attended together.
Earlier this month, Stacey humorously criticized one of Joe's TikTok videos where he was reviewing gadgets. In the clip, Joe said, "This is a little segment, I'm going to call try before you buy," to which Stacey quipped, "It looks like a lot of c**pola." This playful banter highlights their ongoing dynamic despite the rumors.
The couple, who married in 2022, are often seen together at red carpet events and continue to share family moments online. Representatives for Stacey Solomon have been contacted by the Mirror for further comment on the speculation, but no additional statements have been released at this time.
