Everything you need to know about Stacey Solomon's kids
She's a proud mum to five children
Last updated 7th Oct 2025
As well as her success as a singer, TV presenter, craft lover, and author, 36-year-old Stacey Solomon treasures her most important role, being a mum to her five beloved 'pickles' - Zachary, 17, Leighton, 13, Rex, six, Rose, four and two-year-old Belle.
How many children does Stacey Solomon have?
Stacey has five children in total, two teenage sons from previous relationships and three children under the age of six with her husband Joe Swash. She's also a proud stepmum to Joe's teenage son Harry.
Take a look at her beloved children below.
Zachary
Her eldest son, Zachary, is 17-years-old and was born on 21st March 2008 to an 18-year-old Stacey and her childhood sweetheart Dean Cox. Stace famously gushed over her son at her audition for The X Factor in 2009, capturing the hearts of the nation.
Zach features heavily on BBC reality show Stacey & Joe, where viewers also got to meet his dad Dean.
The teenager is also prominent on his mum's Instagram page, where she often gushes about his kindness. As he celebrated his 17th birthday in March 2025, Stacey wrote: '🖤 17 Today 🖤 17 years of you Zach. 🥲 your birthday gets me every year. But especially this one. It’s so strange to think that when I was your age your were in my tummy 🥹 Every year you get older, you keep growing into the most amazing human. I’m so proud of who you are Zach. The last 17 years have been the best years of my life. It hasn’t always been easy, but growing up with you, made me who I am and having you by my side since I was your age now has been the biggest blessing I could have ever wished for. To the moon & back Zach 🥹'. (sic)
Leighton
Stacey welcomed Leighton on 5th May 2012 with her former fiancé, Aaron Barnham, making him currently 13-years-old. Leighton also appears on Stacey & Joe, with Stacey revealing her youngest son Rex really looks up to his big brother, even wanting the same haircut as him.
Although he doesn't feature as much on her Instagram page, Stacey has revealed it's because he's at the age where he finds her 'embarrassing'.
Rex Toby Francis
Stacey gave birth to Rex on 23rd May 2019, with Joe posting a tribute to Stace and their newborn on her Instagram. He wrote: 'I’m lost for words to describe how I’m feeling. So for now, I’m going to spend the next few days and the rest of my life falling more in love with these two humans. I didn’t think it possible but, today I witnessed the impossible. My partner, My love, my life, you are a super human. I am forever in awe.'
They celebrated Rex's sixth birthday in 2025, with Stacey writing: '🛞 Rex is 6 🛞 I can’t even cope how fast that went 🥹 Swipe for how it started 😭 Rexy you are such a special boy. You fill the house with happiness. You make us laugh every day. And your smile has always and continues to light up our days. Keep growing into the most amazing little man Rexy. To the moon & back again darling 🥹'. (sic)
Rose Opal Esmè
After three boys, Stacey gave birth to her first daughter - on her own birthday! Rose was born on 4th October 2021 at their home, Pickle Cottage. Stace took to Instagram to announce the arrival, writing: 'We all love you more than you could ever imagine. Your brothers, your daddy and I are so in love. Thank you for the most incredible 9 months. Now we cannot wait for the rest of our lives with you…🖤'. (sic)
For her fourth birthday in 2025, Stacey and Rose enjoyed a special day together, travelling to London, shopping in Hamleys and Selfridges, and having lunch in The Shard.
Stacey shared a video of their fun day to Instagram, alongside the caption: 'I can’t cope with this video 😭 We decided to treat ourselves & have a day in London together for our birthday 🥹 it was THE BEST 😭 Rose your happiness & joy fills my soul. And sharing a birthday with you is EVERYTHING. Thank you for the best day little one. Happy 4 years 🖤 To the moon & back. 🖤'. (sic)
Belle
Stacey and Joe welcomed their third child together, Belle, on 7th February 2023, with Stacey announcing the birth on Instagram. She wrote: 'Welcome to the world beautiful girl, thank you for the last few months in my tummy, we can’t wait to love you forever and ever we are so grateful we get to be your family 🥹'. (sic)
Celebrating her little girl's second birth in 2025, Stacey wrote on Instagram:'🌼 Birthday Belle 🌼 I cannot believe 2 whole years have flown by darling Belle. You literally light up our world! You are an actual ray of sunshine & we are so lucky to have you in our world… your smile & laughter make the darkest of days brighter. Happy two whole years around the sun my darling girl. To the moon & back Belle Belle 🥲🌼'. (sic)
Harry
Stacey is also stepmum to Joe's son Harry, whom he shares with his ex-fiancée Emma Sophocleous. He was born on 16th June 2007, making him currently 18-years-old. Stacey has previously spoken about why Harry doesn't appear on her Instagram page very often, saying on her Instagram Story in 2019: "I get these comments quite a lot, asking about all of our children in my photos.
"Unfortunately it’s not something I’m able to do, otherwise I’d do it all the time. All the kids are a massive part of our lives, obviously, and we love them all equally and adore them and, behind the scenes, they’re very much on every stocking, in every book, in every photo.
"But publicly that’s not something that I can do and I totally respect that. We respect everyone’s wishes, we’re a blended family and sometimes that’s a bit more complicated than it seems."
Does she want more kids?
After giving birth to her youngest child, Stacey told fans that she'd 'love' to add to her family, whilst joking that her husband Joe Swash will be 'off to get a vasectomy' after seeing her say it.
Responding to a fan who asked if she had finished having babies or would like to have more, Stacey wrote: 'I can honestly say, my favourite thing in the world is being a mum. I just get so much joy from watching our little ones grow & getting to be a part of their world.
'I would love more. Whatever will be will be. But omg I love them 😭 (Joe will be off to get a vasectomy when he sees this)'. (sic)
Now take a look at Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's relationship timeline:
2010: Stacey wins I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
When Stacey won I'm A Celeb in 2010, she was already in a relationship - but it's where she first met Joe, who was presenting the spin-off show, named I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! NOW! at the time. He'd previously won the show in 2008, and Stacey was a guest on the show the following year. The pair became good friends, and Joe later admitted he'd fancied Stacey back then, but it wasn't the right time!
January 2016: Stacey and Joe are spotted together
The pair first sparked dating rumours when Stacey shared a snap of herself on a spa weekend saying that she felt like a 'new woman', and just days later was spotted arm-in-arm with Joe in Essex.
January 2016: Stacey and Joe go Instagram official
Stacey went Instagram official with her new boyfriend later that month, sharing a snap of Joe with some flowers and she told the Mirror, "It's going really well... We're having fun, spending time together and getting to know each other." Joe added to OK! online, "She's lovely, she's an amazing person... I'm really lucky."
March 2016: Joe and Stacey make their first public appearance together
The new couple made their first official public appearance together in March 2016 at the Gala Screening of Game of Thrones Season 5. Stacey also shared a photo of the pair together on Instagram with the caption, '#happy 💙😁.' (sic)
August 2016: Stacey discusses having babies with Joe on Loose Women
Although they'd only officially been together for eight months, Stacey revealed that she was feeling pretty positive about the relationship, even adding that they'd discussed having babies together. Joe even said: "I think definitely babies, that's a good idea."
November 2016: Stacey and Joe present the I'm A Celeb spin-off TV show together
In November 2016, it was announced that Stacey would be joining Joe to present the I'm A Celeb spin-off show, along with Vicky Pattison and Chris Ramsey.
December 2017: The couple spend Christmas Day together
Stacey and Joe took a big step in December 2017, spending Christmas Day together for the first time. Stace shared a snap on Instagram of herself, her sons Zachary and Leighton as well as Joe on Christmas Day.
October 2018: Joe and Stacey move in together
Stacey revealed that she and Joe had moved in together along with her two sons in October 2018, sharing a photo on Instagram with the caption: 'HOME SWEET HOME. Finally all in and ready to start afresh together. If you're wondering what's going on here... We are eating a Chinese out of random Christmas dishes, using our hands, whilst sat on washing baskets and cardboard boxes eating off a cat basket. Nothing to see here...' (sic)
February 2019: Stacey and Joe announce they are expecting first baby
The next big milestone in this relationship came in 2019 when they announced their pregnancy! Joe first announced it by sharing a series of photos of Stacey napping with the caption: 'Have been driving myself mad thinking that she's bored senseless of me and can't stand to be awake for longer than 10 minutes of my company... So you can imagine my delight to find out that she still loves me and my company very much she's just been growing a baby.
'I can't begin to describe how happy we are to be able to share this wonderful news. We've been so blessed with 3 incredible children that we've had the privilege of raising and we are forever grateful to have the chance to become parents to another wonderful child. It's all very overwhelming and emotional and we couldn't be happier right now.' (sic)
Whilst Stacey shared a photo of the baby scan, writing, 'Every time I go to write anything I sob so... what he said @realjoeswashy 💜.'(sic)
May 2019: Stacey and Joe welcome baby Rex
On Thursday 23rd May, Stacey and Joe welcomed a little boy into the world. Joe announced the news on Stacey's Instagram, sharing a photo of her and the baby with the most heartwarming caption.
Revealing that the baby had come a little early, he wrote, 'This morning. A lot earlier than planned I watched the love of my life, bring a new life into the world. We are overwhelmed, overjoyed and apprehensive of what's to come. Mummy and baby are well and resting. We are so grateful for all of the love, support and positivity we've received over the last 8 months. I'm lost for words to describe how I'm feeling. So for now, I'm going to spend the next few days and the rest of my life falling more in love with these two humans. I didn't think it possible but, today I witnessed the impossible. My partner, My love, my life, you are a super human. I am forever in awe. Joe X.' (sic)
December 2020: Stacey and Joe announce engagement
On Christmas Eve in 2020, Stacey shared this photo of herself on Instagram, revealing Joe had proposed to her during a walk with the boys. She told fans, 'To the moon and back bub. I have no words 🖤 💍', before sharing a video of the cute moment a few days later.
However, in a Celebrity Juice stint in May 2021, Joe revealed that his efforts had almost gone to waste. After he laid flowers down in the woods for Stacey ahead of the proposal, it turned out that she thought it was for a memorial! He explained on the show: "To be fair the proposal was a bit awkward as well. I thought it would be really nice so I thought I'd do it on Christmas Eve and I took her in to the forest.
"I got a lady to put a load of flowers out. And when I took her through the forest, she saw the flowers and she went, 'Aww I think someone's died over there.' Coz it was all white flowers and I went to her, 'Oh come let's have a look, pay some respects'." 😂
March 2021: Stacey and Joe move into Pickle Cottage
In March 2021, just months before their planned wedding, Stacey confirmed the pair had bought their 'dream forever home', a lovely place called Pickle Cottage.
June 2021: Stacey and Joe confirm they are expecting their second child
In June 2021 the happy couple delighted fans by revealing they are expecting their second child together! Sharing this cute snap with their son Rex and Stacey's older boys Zachary and Leighton, Stace wrote: 'We are growing another pickle 👶🏻 We've never felt so grateful... I have no words. We didn't think we would get the chance. We love you all to the moon and back. Lots of love From Me, Joe, Harry, Zach, Leighton, Rex, and our little pickle 🥺'. (sic)
October 2021: Stacey and Joe welcome baby Rose
On her 32nd birthday in October 2021, Stacey went into labour and gave birth to the couple's daughter at their home Pickle Cottage.
Stacey shared this adorable photo of her baby girl, writing on Instagram: '🤍 She's Here 🤍 Born at Pickle Cottage on mummy's birthday. Our little girl… Happy birthday my darling daughter… We all love you more than you could ever imagine. Your brothers, your daddy and I are so in love. Thank you for the most incredible 9 months. Now we cannot wait for the rest of our lives with you…🖤'. (sic)
The couple later revealed they'd chosen to call her Rose Opal Esmè Solomon-Swash.
July 2022: Stacey and Joe get married
After years of planning, Stacey and Joe finally exchanged vows in a Jewish ceremony, surrounded by their closest friends and family, including children Leighton, Zachary, Rex, Rose, and Joe's son Harry.
Stacey shared the most stunning photos from the big day.
December 2022: Stacey and Joe announce they are expecting third child
Just days after Christmas in 2022, Stacey and Joe announced the amazing news that they are expecting their third child together! Stacey shared a cute video of the moment she told Joe she was pregnant, with the couple over the moon!
Just weeks later, Stacey announced she was expecting a baby girl!
February 2023: Stacey and Joe welcome baby Belle
Just two months after revealing she was pregnant, Stacey gave birth to a beautiful baby girl called Belle in February at home in Pickle Cottage. The new arrival was Stacey and Joe's third child together.
July 2023: Stacey and Joe celebrate their first wedding anniversary
On 24th July 2023, Stacey shared footage of Joe's adorable wedding vows as the couple celebrated their one-year anniversary.
Joe says in the emotional video: "Stacey, you are the love of my life. You're my soul mate, I promise to love you, to protect you, to look after you and our family and I'll never let you down. I will always have your back, even when you're wrong. I adore you. I did from the very moment I met you seven years ago in Australia, and here we are now with our kids and our family and loved ones.
"I can't believe how lucky I am to have you, I hope you feel the same about me. I love you so much Stacey."
April 2025: Stacey and Joe land their own reality series
Stacey and Joe signed a deal with the BBC for their very own fly-on-the-wall reality series called Stacey & Joe. Kicking off on 1st April, new episodes aired every Tuesday night on BBC One. The BBC say of the series: 'Say hello to Stacey & Joe, the brand-new fly-on-the-wall reality series following one of the UK's most loved families. Stacey and Joe will open the doors to Pickle Cottage, welcoming us into their busy life with five kids, four ducks and two dogs! This is one series you won't want to miss.'
Following the final episode in series one, BBC bosses announced the show had been renewed for a second series. Stacey and Joe said of the news: "The biggest thank you to every single person who watched the first series of Stacey & Joe... We've been so grateful for all the lovely messages and we're so excited to bring out another series with the BBC."
All episodes are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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