Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's row was 'real' - and it's all down to their new TV show

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have been the nation's sweethearts for years, but fans were left concerned when the couple were seen having a furious row in the street

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash, the much-loved celebrity couple, tugged at heartstrings with their enchanting wedding in 2022 at the picturesque Pickle Cottage. Yet, they had fans fretting over potential discord in paradise, as images surfaced showing what seemed to be an intense public 'row'—with Stacey in obvious distress.

In the aftermath, Stacey took off for a self-proclaimed 'much needed' girl's trip to Vegas, leaning on her friends for comfort as she shared on Instagram feeling 'supported', amidst speculation about the spat with Joe, famed ex-EastEnders actor. The tearful telly fave was captured apart from Joe, who was spotted strolling down the street solo with his vape, as OK! reports.

She appeared consoled by a crew member — the pair are currently being followed by a documentary team. An eyewitness reported to a tabloid: "About 15 minutes later Joe was having an animated talk with the man. Eventually Stacey walked towards Joe in the car and shouted something. They ended up leaving separately. It all looked very tense."

Inside sources now claim that the public dispute wasn't just for show—it was the real deal and might stem from pressures of their upcoming reality series. "Their recent argument was a real one and both are wondering what they signed up for. It seemed a great idea at the time but they're worried about exposing themselves even more, which is what this row showed."

Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's fans are all a-buzz on social media as the much-loved couple regularly entertain with snaps of their quirky married life, which includes crafting mischievous pranks and sharing moments that range from heartwarming to hilariously annoying. But the latest scoop promises to put the pair under a different kind of spotlight.

Escape To Pickle Cottage, the rumoured name of their brand-new BBC reality show, promises to be a no-holds-barred series poised to delve deep into the bustling household of Stacey, Joe, and their six kids at their plush Essex home. From Stacey's knack for interior design, to the energetic youngsters and their pets – including their adored ducks Daisy and Delilah Solomon-Swash – fans are eagerly anticipating this candid look into their favourite stars’ daily antics. While the power couple's massive online following can't wait, there's word from our insider that the filming experience isn’t quite what Stacey bargained for.

It seems the pressures of having cameras around the clock might be taking its toll. "It's really starting to show the strain between her and Joe - she wanted this more than him and he's not as comfortable being filmed 24/7," the source revealed. "When Stacey signed up for the reality show she had no idea how much pressure she would be under."

Reality TV doesn't shy away from the nitty-gritty, as seen on Netflix's 'At Home With the Furys' and America's guilty pleasure 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians', where family feuds are just part of the script. It appears though that Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have felt the sting of too much reality in their own lives.

A source claimed: "Despite people telling her that it's not as easy as it looks, she just thought it would be like putting up posts and stories on her Instagram. But producers want drama and storylines so it won't just be her playing happy families," adding that, "Stacey is quite open about their arguments but this was a big one - and there has been a lot of tension."

During her trip to Sin City, where Stacey witnessed Adele live and had a personal shout-out, she couldn't help but gush over her pals for being a rock-solid support system, stating: "they literally lift me up, have my back, keep me going, make me feel so supported and I just couldn't do life without them."

Back in Britain, any whispers of discord were quashed when Stacey was welcomed home by her jubilant husband Joe and kids Rex, Rose, and Belle, who brandished a touching 'Love you mum' banner at the airport. Joe couldn't hide his joy as he shared heartwarming pics of their lovely reunion, imagining warming up fans' hearts when he captioned the shots: "The kids were super excited to show mummy the welcome home board they made. We all missed her so much. Just ain't the same without you Stacey," while Stacey herself added: "My babies came to the airport for me."

According to the source, Stacey's brief jaunt to the US has seemingly worked wonders for everyone involved. "Stacey went away for a few days and in that time Joe realised how much he missed her, needs her - and that they do really love each other." All eyes are on the couple, hoping that the natural pressures that come with living life in front of cameras won't spark further disputes. Despite occasional friction, it's evident these two have a lot of love for one another.