By Karim Hammam
TV personality Stacey Solomon has said that the intense media attention she and her family face makes her feel “stalked” and should be illegal. The former “Loose Women” panellist told the Press Association that photographers have been “sitting outside our house” and intruding on family events, behaviour she described as “outrageous” and no longer in the public interest.
Photographers Intrude on Family Life
Solomon, 37, said the presence of press photographers at private gatherings has crossed a line. “There’s no need to be followed around to family events. It should be illegal – these are kids,” she said. She added that she and her husband Joe Swash are still navigating how to respond, but that the safety of their family comes before everything.
Impact on Social Media and Public Appearances
The increased intrusion has affected what Solomon shares online. She recently spoke out on social media about a “pile-on” by the press and said the experience may change how the family approaches public exposure. “Hopefully, I’ll be able to stick up for myself enough for them to stop being inappropriate,” she said.
Career and Upcoming BBC Series
Solomon rose to fame on ITV’s “The X Factor” in 2009 and has built a successful television career. She currently stars alongside Swash and their children in the fly‑on‑the‑wall reality series “Stacey and Joe,” which documents daily life at their Essex home. The new series returns to BBC One on November 10 at 8 pm, with all episodes available on BBC iPlayer.
Family Background
Solomon and Swash married in 2022 and have three children together: Rex, born in 2019; Rose, born in 2021; and Belle, born in 2023. She is also mother to Zach from a previous relationship with Dean Cox and to Leighton with former fiancé Aaron Barnham, while Swash has a son, Harry, with Emma Sophocleous.
