Stacey Solomon has hit back at the persistent rumours suggesting she and Joe Swash are on the verge of splitting. The couple, who tied the knot in 2022, have faced a whirlwind of speculation this year — particularly after Stacey was spotted without her wedding ring.

Appearing on the Sort Your Life Out Unpacked podcast, Stacey candidly addressed the gossip: “Who cares if the whole world is like: ‘Oh, they’re on the brink of divorce’? Being in the public eye creates certain pressures, but not on our relationship.”

She added with characteristic humour and honesty: “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!”

Earlier this year, Stacey also tackled rumours during an appearance on This Morning. When asked about not wearing her wedding ring, she laughed: “Have I not been wearing my ring? I probably took it off to go to the toilet or something!” She dismissed the weekly barrage of gossip, saying: “There is a new rumour each week.”

Adding another twist, it was revealed that Stacey and Joe never actually completed the legal paperwork for their 2022 wedding at Pickle Cottage. A source told The Sun: “They always intended to do the legal part, but with six kids and busy diaries just haven’t got round to it — life has got in the way. Fans will be justified in feeling they’ve been misled.”

Despite the ongoing speculation, Stacey’s message is clear: love, humour, and the chaos of real life keep their relationship strong — even under the relentless gaze of the public eye.