Stacey Solomon

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Stacey Solomon – Life, Career, and Notable Facts

Basic Info

• Full name: Stacey Chanelle Clare Solomon

• Date of birth: October 4, 1989

• Nationality: British / English

• Professions: Television personality, singer, presenter

Early Life and Background

Stacey Solomon was born in Dagenham, East London, and spent her childhood there. She attended King Solomon High School in London. Her family background includes Jewish heritage; her father is of Iraqi-Jewish and Polish-Jewish descent, and her mother converted to Judaism.

Rise to Fame & Career

The X Factor & Early Music

In 2009, Stacey auditioned for The X Factor (UK), Season 6, and finished in third place. As part of the X Factor finalists, she participated in a charity single cover of “You Are Not Alone”, which reached #1 in the UK and Irish charts.

Reality TV & Presenting

In 2010, she entered I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and won, earning the title “Queen of the Jungle.” Over time, she has taken on various roles in television, including:

• Presenter or co-presenter (e.g. Sing If You Can, The Love Machine)

• Panelist roles (notably on Loose Women)

• Hosting her own shows, including Sort Your Life Out, a home decluttering / lifestyle series.

• Co-presenting Bake Off: The Professionals starting 2022.

Music & Releases

Stacey’s debut album, Shy, was released in 2015 under Conehead Records. One of her notable singles is her cover of “Driving Home for Christmas” (2011), which charted in the UK.

Personal Life

• Stacey became a mother at age 17, giving birth to her first son, Zachary, with her then-boyfriend Dean Cox.

• She later had a son, Leighton, with her ex-fiancé Aaron Barnham.

• Since 2016, she has been in a relationship with Joe Swash.

• The couple married on July 24, 2022 at their home.

• Together they have children: Rex (born 2019), Rose (born 2021), and Belle (born 2023). She is also stepmother to Swash’s son from a prior relationship.