Loose Women star Stacey Solomon is reportedly being courted by ITV bosses to join the lineup of This Morning. The 33-year-old, who recently married Joe Swash, became one of the broadcaster's most sought-after stars after her appearances on The X Factor, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! and Loose Women.
Sources have suggested that although Stacey is "thrilled" to be considered for a role, she is cautious not to step on the toes of fellow ITV stars Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond. Phillip and Holly recently returned to the This Morning sofa following their summer break from the show when Holly unveiled a new look.
The source told Closer magazine: “Producers have seen Stacey’s star rise and her popularity grow, but it was really after her wedding that discussions were had about bringing her over to This Morning. She’s been really shocked to get the offer to try out for the show, but she doesn’t want to step on anyone’s toes. She knows it would be huge for her and her brand – but she’s also nervous about the possibility of getting involved in a viper’s nest.
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“There are so many presenters gunning for a spot on that sofa! There are also politics about nabbing her from a different show, but ultimately it would be up to Stacey. She also doesn’t want it to seem like she is betraying her Loose Women family or that she’s stepping on Holly or Alison’s toes, so she is feeling very nervous about it all. At the same time, her husband Joe thinks it would be a big leap ahead in her TV career and that she would be mad to say no to it.”
The source added: “Stacey’s being advised to consider the offer and she knows she can’t just turn something like this down – but she’s hoping she can spend time mulling it over as she is still feeling incredibly overwhelmed after the wedding.
“She’s told producers as much and has said that she is worried she wouldn’t be reliable, as her schedule for Loose Women is more relaxed – she can dip in and out. But they’ve told her they can be flexible and that they would be happy to work around her schedule to start with.
“She’s a huge admirer of Holly, who juggles This Morning four days a week with being mum to Harry, 13, Belle, 11, and Chester, seven. She also thinks Alison is fantastic on Fridays. It’s early days yet and it might not happen for a while, but bosses are keen to make it work.”
In recent years, Stacey has landed numerous presenting roles and brand deals. She has collaborated with Primark, In the Style, Air Wick and Dove. Aside from being a regular face on ITV, Stacey also presented the popular BBC series, Sort Your Life Out, last year. She also presents Bake Off: The Professionals alongside Liam Charles.
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