Stacey Solomon is reportedly regretting agreeing to take part in her new reality  TV series, after the show was met by criticism. 

The TV presenter, 35, and her husband Joe Swash, 42, opened the doors of their beloved home, Pickle Cottage, for cameras to film a ‘Kardashians-style’ TV show, titled Stacey & Joe, focused on their family life.

The show follows the couple juggling their careers with raising their children Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two, and Stacey’s sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships.

And Stacey and Joe – who tied the knot in 2022 – have been insistent on showing both the ups and the downs, explaining that they weren’t ‘trying to portray a glamorous lifestyle’.

However, according to The Sun, the TV presenter is having some serious regrets about being so open, following some negative reactions from viewers.

A source said: ‘Stacey is regretting signing up to do the show. She’s not used to the backlash they are getting as everything she touches normally turns to gold.’

Stacey Solomon is reportedly regretting agreeing to take part in her new reality TV series, after the show was met by criticism
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Stacey Solomon is reportedly regretting agreeing to take part in her new reality TV series, after the show was met by criticism

The TV presenter, 35, and her husband Joe Swash, 42, opened the doors of their beloved home, Pickle Cottage, for cameras to film a 'Kardashians-style' TV show, titled Stacey & Joe, focused on their family life (pictured)
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The TV presenter, 35, and her husband Joe Swash, 42, opened the doors of their beloved home, Pickle Cottage, for cameras to film a ‘Kardashians-style’ TV show, titled Stacey & Joe, focused on their family life (pictured)

The show follows the couple juggling their careers with raising their children Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two, and Stacey's sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships (seen)
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The show follows the couple juggling their careers with raising their children Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two, and Stacey’s sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships (seen)

It is alleged that Stacey is concerned about how she and Joe are coming across in their arguments, with Joe’s lack of time management and ADHD struggles clashing with Stacey’s love of extreme organisation.

A friend told the publication: ‘She feels like she is coming across as bossy. He can’t manage anything without her, so she is forced to be the ‘grown up’. It’s caused friction.’

One episode sees Stacey devastated by Joe not showing up at an important meeting, leaving her juggling caring for the babies while trying to plan the launch of her own perfume.

Despite begging him not to let her down beforehand, the EastEnders star is five hours late after going fishing with his friends.

Speaking to OK! ahead of their show, Stacey and Joe revealed viewers will get to witness them arguing on camera, explaining it was important to them not to cut out rows like other couples would be tempted to.

Joe said: ‘So many people represent their lives as being so perfect on Instagram. It’s our responsibility to show the real – the highs and the lows. It’s not all a bed of roses. Sometimes we argue.’

While Stacey added: ‘What you see is what you get. What we’ve learnt about each other is that we’re not a perfect couple. We’ve never said we’re a perfect couple, but you get to watch yourself back, which is something that doesn’t happen often.’

The pair also explained how watching their ‘bickering’ back helps them learn about their faults and where the other is coming from, with them saying it’ been more effective that couples’ therapy.

However, according to The Sun, the TV presenter is having some serious regrets about being so open, following some negative reactions from viewers
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However, according to The Sun, the  TV presenter is having some serious regrets about being so open, following some negative reactions from viewers

It is alleged that Stacey is concerned about how she and Joe are coming across in their arguments, with Joe's lack of time management and ADHD struggles clashing with Stacey's love of extreme organisation
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It is alleged that Stacey is concerned about how she and Joe are coming across in their arguments, with Joe’s lack of time management and ADHD struggles clashing with Stacey’s love of extreme organisation

Tuesday’s episode saw Joe reveal that he feels like a ‘problem’ in Stacey’s ‘perfect’ life due to his ADHD, as they went for a therapy session at the Henry Centre in Westcliff Essex.

In a conversation with counsellor Natalie Corbett, Stacey said: ‘I understand Joe’s frustration, because he is putting a lot of effort in.

‘Like, I would say “Joe I really need help with this, this, and this. I’m really struggling.” And Joe hears that and he wants to support me but he’ll do other things that aren’t the stuff I’m asking him.

‘He gets frustrated because he has worked hard and he has put the effort in. But you haven’t done the things I’m directly asking you for.

‘So I’ve still got to manage those on my own. You’re a great dad and an amazing person, but sometimes I don’t think you take into consideration all the fires I’ve got to put out everywhere.’

Looking defeated, Joe replied: ‘I don’t even know what to say. It’s so frustrating, when all I feel like I’m doing is trying to dedicate myself to my family and do everything I possibly can, every minute of the day.

‘And then to sit here and listen to the fact that I’m a huge problem…’

‘But nobody is saying that. Is that what you hear?’ therapist Natalie asked.

Speaking ahead of the show, Stacey and Joe revealed viewers will get to witness them arguing on camera, explaining it was important to them not to cut out rows
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Speaking ahead of the show, Stacey and Joe revealed viewers will get to witness them arguing on camera, explaining it was important to them not to cut out rows

Tuesday's episode saw Joe reveal that he feels like a 'problem' in Stacey's 'perfect' life due to his ADHD , as they went for a therapy session at the Henry Centre in Westcliff Essex
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Tuesday’s episode saw Joe reveal that he feels like a ‘problem’ in Stacey’s ‘perfect’ life due to his ADHD , as they went for a therapy session at the Henry Centre in Westcliff Essex

Joe interrupted: ‘All that I’m hearing is that I’m this huge problem in Stacey’s perfect life. That’s all I’m hearing. I don’t hear no positive stuff about me as a person.’

‘I would say this is our biggest issue in our whole relationship. Is that I cannot say anything without you taking it so personally, as an attack on you as a whole person,’ Stacey said.

Joe replied: ‘All I ever do is I try and do for my family. So when I hear that, that’s not what’s coming across. That’s frustrating for me.’

Stacey then clarified: ‘You’re hearing something that’s not being said. I have caveated almost everything I’ve said with a positive, Joe. It’s about us working together to manage this situation.

‘That’s what I’m here for. I’m not here to change you. I’m here to support who we are.’

But, the couple’s show received some criticism from viewers who took to social media to share their verdicts last week.

 

But, the couple's show received some criticism from viewers who took to social media to share their verdicts last week, while others were full of praise

But, the couple’s show received some criticism from viewers who took to social media to share their verdicts last week, while others were full of praise

They tweeted: ‘Firstly, I love Sort Your Life Out and I like Stacey Solomon. Joe Swash hmm. I wasn’t going to watch #staceyandjoe, but I gave it a try. No, no, and absolutely no’; ‘I’m sorry but who the f**k signed this off? #Stacey&Joe.’

‘Stacey & Joe. F*** sake @BBCOne stop wasting our licence fee’; ‘Why on earth are @BBCOne commissioning this absolute trash. What a colossal waste of public money.’

However, many voiced their love for both the couple and the show, gushing: ‘Absolutely loved Stacey & Joe our new Essex Kardashians!!! Loved every min!’

‘Everything about Stacey & Joe is just making me smile. They seem like the loveliest family’; ‘Absolutely loving Stacey & Joe… Pickle cottage is beautiful, bet all the seasons are gorgeous.’