Mrs Hinch's 'baby pact' with BFF Stacey Solomon - 'She wants one too'

Mrs Hinch, whose real name is Sophie Hinchcliffe, is pregnant with her third child and it's thought that this happy news could bring her and Stacey Solomon closer than ever

When cleaning guru Mrs Hinch revealed she was expecting her third child, it was no surprise that her best mate Stacey Solomon was among the first to congratulate her. The 34 year old, who became a household name by sharing cleaning tips and tricks on social media, took to Instagram to share the exciting news with her 4.8m followers. In a heartwarming black and white video, Mrs Hinch's hubby Jamie can be seen writing 'Baby boy #3' on the wall while their sons Ronnie, five, and Lennie, three, added a series of hand prints next to the message.

Towards the end of the clip, the monochrome filter lifted to reveal blue paint on the wall, indicating that Mrs Hinch - real name Sophie Hinchcliffe - was expecting another boy. Her close pal Stacey quickly commented: "I love you. And I'm so happy for this beautiful blessing on all of you. Dad must be beaming." Now, with a third baby on the way, it seems this milestone could bring Stacey and Sophie even closer, according to a source. "Mrs Hinch was over the moon to announce her pregnancy and loved that her friend Stacey was one of the first to congratulate her," the source exclusively told OK!. "They have such a lovely friendship and are so alike in every way - like when it comes to parenting style."

Essex gals Stacey and Sophie, known for their love of tidying and organising, have formed a strong friendship, with Mrs Hinch crediting Stacey for helping her handle the pressures of fame. The cleaning sensation, who often posts about their family get-togethers, shared: "I will call Stacey and say, 'Have I done something wrong? '... For us to be able to reassure each other is amazing. Also we have got our babies, so for me to be chucked into the public eye with a baby, we have just clicked. We are very, very similar, our families, our backgrounds. We are just two peas in a pod."

And if Stacey's dreams come true, their bond might tighten even further. A source claimed: "Having a baby at the same time [as Mrs Hinch] would make them a formidable pair. It'd be a like a baby pact - they would be sharing stories and advice." Stacey has been open about possibly expanding her brood, saying she and Joe aspire to have a large family like The Waltons and that their lovely home is ready for another little one.

The X Factor sweetheart Stacey Solomon is buzzing with joy about the possibility of adding more little ones to her bustling family. The 35 year old telly favourite, already a proud mum to a sizeable brood, couldn't help but gush about motherhood being the "Stacey, who shot to fame on The X Factor, has made it clear that she hasn't ruled out having more kids. In fact, just earlier this month the 35 year old described being a mum as her 'favourite thing in the whole wide world'. Stacey - who is already mum to Zachary, 16, Leighton, 12, Rex, five, Rose, three and one-year-old Belle - told fans on Instagram, " on Instagram earlier this month.

Stacey, loving life with Zachary, 16, Leighton, 12, Rex, five, Rose, three and Belle at just one, shared with her followers, "I just get so much joy from watching our little ones grow & getting to be a part of their world. I would love more. Whatever will be will be. But omg I love them."

With baby fever in the air, Stace dreams of her children achieving their milestones side by side and wishes for support from her good mate, Sophie Hinchliffe, during pregnancy. Reports suggest that Stacey would adore for her offspring to be close in age and for her and pal 'Mrs Hinch' to share the maternity journey together. "Stacey thinks it would be nice for their kids to grow up at a similar age. Mrs Hinch has inspired Stacey in a lot of ways - like encouraging her to pursue her new reality TV show, Escape to Pickle Cottage - so it’s likely Stacey could even follow in her footsteps with this. Stacey has promised Sophie will be there for her going through this."

Emotions are expected to run particularly high for social media darling Mrs Hinch, as she navigates through her pregnancy in the wake of her father Alan's sudden passing. In an emotional tribute on Instagram where she announced her upcoming baby boy, she expressed her heartfelt thanks to her late father for having "sent" her this bundle of joy.

She wrote: "Heaven was too far to visit, so you sent us a special gift from up above. I have no doubt you sent him to us Dad, to fill our hearts with so much love" ILYF," she wrote. "Ronnie and Lennies Baby brother Our Baby Boy No. 3 Joining us in 2025. The 3 Musketeers. Bring on the absolute carnage boys." But with her best friend by her side and potentially expanding their family at the same time, it could open up many doors for the pair when it comes to their future."

They could do a lot together career wise," our source continued. "There could be a show in the making for both of them. "It wouldn't be the first time that Stacey and Mrs Hinch worked together as the cleaning sensation appeared on the former I'm A Celeb winner's BBC show, Sort Your Life Out, where families sort through their belongings to let go of some and start afresh. Speaking about her friend, Stacey said, "She's amazing. It was nice to work with her as well as have your mate on set."

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