STACEY Solomon is no stranger to being mum-shamed, but with 16 years parenting experience under her belt, she's got some tricks up her sleeves - even though other parents might hate them.
The mum-of-five is the regular subject of social media criticism from online trolls when she shares insights into her parenting style.
And after her appearance with husband Joe Swash on the podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, haters might just have more reasons to be annoyed.
Stacey was a teenager when she had her eldest son Zachary, now 16, and went on to have Leighton next, who is 11.
She also shares Rex, five, Rose, three, and two-year-old Belle with husband Joe Swash, 43.
The former Loose Women panellist is also step-mum to Joe's 17-year-old son, Harry.
Opening up about her parenting style, the 35-year-old presenter told the comedians she once annoyed Joe when she invited a bunch of kids to their home, without telling Joe they'd be there.
In fact, Stacey admitted she wasn't even home herself when they came round to pickle cottage - but her reason for inviting them around made perfect sense.
She explained: "I was working and we had this massive heatwave, it was so hot they shut the schools, so all these parents who were working had kids who had nowhere to go because their parents were still at work."
It's a free day out and they all get lunch."
Stacey Solomon
That's when Stacey decided to tell the parents to just drop them off at her house because she knew Joe would be there.
"She put me up for lifeguard duty as well," Joe joked.
But because Stacey was "well involved in the WhatsApp groups" she knew all the parents and their kids, but Joe admitted he had no idea who any of them were.
Stacey Solomon’s family just keeps on growing as she celebrates the arrival of FOUR new ‘babies’ at Pickle Cottage
Stacey's parenting faux pas don't end there though, like most parents the morning rush can be pretty hectic, so it's inevitable things sill sometimes be left behind.
But the former Loose Women host admitted she recently sent her son, Rex, to school with two left shoes.
"The teacher rang me, so we all do it," she confessed on the podcast after revealing Joe previously dropped nappies off to the wrong nursery.
But it was the couple's admission that they sometimes take all of their bumper brood to other kids' birthday parties so "they don't get invited again."
"It's a free day out and they all get lunch," Stacey added.
The mum revealed she gets away with the sneaky party hack by asking parents if siblings are allowed, without telling them there will be four siblings, not just one.
"If the parent says yes I'm like 'Bam! It's party time'," Stacey told the hosts.
Stacey Solomon's career so far
Stacey Solomon has been a familiar face on viewers' screens for over a decade. Let's take a look back at her career.
The X Factor (2009): Stacey competed in series six of long-running ITV singing competition The X Factor. During her time in the show, she was mentored by Danni Minogue in the 'Girls' category. The star finished in third place, behind Joe McElderry and Olly Murs.
I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (2010); In late 2010, Stacey headed to the infamous I'm A Celeb Aussie jungle. After 21 days, she triumphed to win the tenth series. It was through I'm A Celeb that she met future husband Joe Swash - who'd won two years earlier and was hosting the ITV2 spinoff.
Celebrity Juice (2011―2013, 2016―2019): The star appeared as a panellist on 21 episodes of the comedy panel game show hosted by Keith Lemon. Stacey was a regular in the 21st series, broadcast in 2019.
Loose Women (2016 - present): Stacey has been a permanent panel member of the daytime show since 2016. She previously made guest appearances in 2011 and 2012.
Sort Your Life Out (2022 -present): This BBC show sees Stacey, with the help of an expert team, transform participants' living spaces after removing clutter.
Despite their different parenting styles, with Stacey often taking the lead role in planning and organising and Joe following, the couple admitted they work well together.
"I wouldn't want to have anyone else as the mum to my kids, she's the most amazing, loving mum," Joe said.
"She's so protective and I love that about her," he added.
As for Stacey, she explained she knew Joe was the one for her because of how much he loved his own family.
But, she did share her biggest ick about Joe - wearing socks with sliders.
"This is how he's come out of the house," Stacey joked on the podcast as she made him show his footwear to Rob and Josh.
Inside Stacey Solomon's Pickle Cottage
STACEY Solomon splashed out a massive £1.2million on Pickle Cottage - and Joe Swash didn't put in a penny.
She solely stumped up the cash for their Tudor-style Essex property, which is set in 2.5 acres and boasts an outdoor swimming pool.
The former X Factor star and Joe live there with Zachary, Leighton, Rex, Rose, and Belle.
It’s not known why Stacey went alone, as ex-EastEnders actor Joe is reportedly worth over £1million, but has also been made bankrupt twice in 2009 and 2013.
Shrewd Stacey has shown she’s a dab hand at running a wide range of successful businesses including TV, books, clothing and homeware ranges.
Her main firm Key Map Entertainments is worth just shy of £3million - and she's also branched out into cosmetics.
The former X Factor contestant registered the company Belle & Rose Ltd, named after her youngest two daughters.
