Stacey Solomon responds to speculation about her marriage to Joe Swash

Stacey Solomon has opened up about her relationship with Joe Swash

In photos obtained by Mail Online, the mum was spotted without her wedding ring, which led to rife speculation about her marriage to the former actor.

Fans feared the pair had called it quits, but Stacey spoke out about her marriage during an appearance on the Sort Your Life Out Unpacked podcast.

She shared, “Who cares if the whole world is like: ‘Oh, they’re on the brink of divorce’? Being in the public eye, I think, creates certain pressures, but not on our relationship because half the time what they’re saying ’If we know it’s not true, who cares?'”

Stacey added: “‘Sometimes I fancy the pants off him and can’t wait to come home to see him. Sometimes I’m like: “Get out of my stratosphere – stay away from me.” I think we’re just like any other couple.”

Stacey and Joe have been together since 2016. The pair originally met in 2010 when they were both working on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here.

Before meeting Joe, Stacey welcomed two sons, Zachary and Leighton, with her former partners. She has since welcomed son Rex, and daughters Rose and Belle with Joe Swash.

Joe is also a dad to a son named Harry, whom he shares with his former partner.

Stacey and Joe tied the knot at their home, Pickle Cottage, in Essex during the summer of 2022.