Fans of Stacey Solomon who’ve been keeping up with her fresh reality TV series will have clocked that her mum is nowhere to be seen on the show.
The former X Factor sensation is now fronting her own BBC programme Stacey and Joe, sharing her bustling household and their family life at their charming home, Pickle Cottage.
Stacey, who became a mum at the age of 17 and celebrated the arrival of her fifth bundle of joy in February 2023, tied the knot with Joe Swash in 2022 and is proud parent to Zach, Leighton, Rex, Rose, and Belle.
At Pickle Cottage, the family is completed by two adorable dogs, Teddy and Peanut, and four ducks, who all come into the frame in some scenes during the series.
Yet, one significant person seems to be suspiciously absent – Stacey’s mum, Fiona. According to MailOnline, this is because Fiona shies away from the limelight, preferring her privacy.
Despite a rare appearance on Loose Women back in 2017, Stacey rarely appears with her mum online, reports the Express. During her stint on the ITV chat show, Fiona opened up about grappling with Stacey’s teenage pregnancy.
She confessed: “I got to a stage where I thought: ‘What have I done, I must have been a terrible mother’. It wasn’t just Stacey, I have another daughter. Both my girls went through teenage years, it really was… tearaways. Stacey was the one who always got into trouble and always got caught. She bunked off school and got detention.”
Stacey has taken to Instagram to share an adorable update from Pickle Cottage with her followers. The TV personality is overjoyed as she welcomed baby chicks into the family, posting enchanting footage of the little ones emerging from their shells.
Alongside the cute clips, Stacey wrote a touching message: “New life at pickle cottage. Honestly, this has been the most special, core memory-building day. Our chicks have started to hatch.”
She added: “It’s like watching real-life magic, and I’m so glad we decided to do this. What a special day. Four chicks and counting. Come on, babies. Happy Tuesday, Everyone… I hope this brightens up your day. Thank you, @sams_growingfood, for helping us every single step of the way.”
In an endearing video, viewers can see two newborn chicks taking their first steps out of their eggshells. Stacey beams with happiness as she holds her two youngest daughters close while they watch the magical moment of the eggs hatching.
Fans were quick to express their delight in the comments section, celebrating the arrival of the new feathered friends. A thrilled fan exclaimed: “This is so exciting! Welcome to pickle cottage chicks!” Another shared their emotions, saying: “What a core memory such special memories for the kids. Can’t wait to watch them grow.”
Touched by the heartwarming scene, another follower added: “Omg this made me cry. We are going to hatch our own babies once we come back from our holibobs. Thank you for sharing xx.”