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Jessica Sansome

Stacey Solomon surprises Joe Swash for 40th birthday as his son Harry makes rare appearance

Stacey Solomon finally surprised Joe Swah with the 40th birthday present she has been working on.

The TV star has been keeping fans updated as she transformed a room in their home, Pickle Cottage, into a man cave for her husband-to-be.

Stacey had blocked Joe from her Instagram so he couldn't see what she was up to, and sent him off on a fishing trip last week on his big birthday while she added the finishing touches.

But the big reveal finally happened on Sunday, which Stacey documented on her Instagram Stories.

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The clips showed Joe making his way into the teal coloured room while blindfolded with his children, rarely seen son Harry and two-year-old Rex, and Stacey's son's Zachary and Leighton.

When the blindfold was taken off, Joe appeared taken aback before clapping while smiling from ear-to-ear.

"He was sooooo happy," Stacey said alongside the montage of videos. "He was like, 'I'm scared to go in babe'.

"He was worried about his reaction. The pressure."

(Stacey Solomon Instagram)

Joe was then seen showing the boys mementos from his career which Stacey had displayed, from a signed Albert Square sign to his I'm A Celebrity jungle hat.

"All I ever wanted from making this room was to see you in there with the kids showing them your achievements," Stacey added alongside the video.

"Sharing your memories and playing with them making new memories forever and ever."

(Stacey Solomon Instagram)

The boys were then seen jumping around, clearly in an excitable mood with the tunes likely coming from the retro jukebox which had also been added in the room.

Loose Women star Stacey then shared a photo of her cuddled up to Joe in his new room as well as one of him alongside the kids, including baby Rose.

"Happy 40th Birthday DADDY," Stacey wrote to her millions of followers. "We hope you had the best birthday ever and we can't wait to make memories with you forever in your Den…

(Stacey Solomon Instagram)

"You’re always doing everything you can to make us happy so making your man cave was just the best project ever.

"You mean everything to us. You’re the best dad, best friend & fiancé we could ever wish for. To the moon and back Joe, Always."

And Stacey's post didn't end there as she told her fiance: "Now let’s get married."

And the messages from fans came flooding in.

@squashedpickle said: "That room!! Now I want one! @staceysolomon … happy birthday @realjoeswashy you lucky guy!!"

"Great pics…lovely to see Harry there as well…happy birthday@realjoeswashy," @kezfin43 commented.

@nozzzaaaa wrote: "Awwww looks amazing and beautiful photo of Joe with all the boys and Rose."

"Looks amazing. You have done such a fabulous job Stacey. You should be proud of yourself," @jonesycleaningathome shared.

@mum_im_hungry_ added: "Oh wow@realjoeswashy how lucky! Happy 40th Birthday! @staceysolomon did an incredible job."

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