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Evening Standard
Entertainment
Tina Campbell

BBC Stacey and Joe viewers hail Stacey Solomon's 'patience' as Joe Swash called a 'liability'

Viewers continue to despair at Joe Swash’s antics as they branded him a “liability” following the latest episode of his and wife Stacey Solomon’s new BBC show.

The couple have invited cameras into their extravagant mock Tudor home, called Pickle Cottage, and allowed them access-all-areas as they juggle their careers with their blended family, including six children.

While the pair have certainly entertained fans with their antics, many are in agreement that Solomon, 35, must have the patience of a saint when it comes to her other half.

In Tuesday’s episode, the couple addressed 43-year-old Swash's flaws, with the former EastEnders actor himself admitting: "Ultimately, I'm very much spur of the moment. I have a thought and I'll do it, and I won't think about the consequences.”

Adding: "If you're a little bit stressy, the last person you want to hang around with is me.”

Joe Swash spoke candidly about his own flaws (BBC/Optomen Television)

This comes after the previous episode where Swash left Solomon in the lurch after returning from a fishing trip five hours late while she attempted to conduct a business meeting at home and deal with her crying kids.

When Swash finally appeared, he tried to blame an accident on the road, causing him to be 20 minutes late. She was having none of it and pointed out he was actually five hours late.

Many flocked to social media to share their concerns for the former Loose Women panelist.

“How does Stacey Solomon put up with Joe Swash? He’s an absolute liability,” declared one person.

“It’s a minor miracle that Stacey Solomon hasn’t murdered Joe Swash by now,” agreed another.

Joe Swash has apparently been taken aback by the criticism (BBC)

“Stacey seriously has the patience of a saint,” remarked a third.

Swash has apparently been taken aback by the criticism, with a source teling OK!: "Stacey and Joe want to work from home and show off their beautiful house and happy family.

"They want it to be like a more down-to-earth version of The Kardashians! But the fact is, with that, you do get criticism and people giving their opinions—more so than they realised.

"Joe can be very sensitive to criticism and gets very upset by it, so doing the show is not as easy as it seems."

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