Stacey Solomon reveals she re-purposed her wedding dress for TV BAFTAs in thrifty tip
STACEY Solomon has revealed she has re-purposed her wedding dress for the TV BAFTAs in a thrifty tip.
TV presenter and reality star Stacey got married to Joe Swash in a beautiful ceremony in 2022.
Since then, her wedding dress has been hidden safely away but – it is the one dress she has always thought special.
The TV star, who became a national favourite after her time on the talent show the X Factor, shared a video of her friend Faye, sat at her sewing machine while working on her gown.
She captioned the post saying: “Today I’m wearing my wedding dress. It makes me so sad that this is my favourite most special dress I ever bought & I’ve only ever worn it once.”
Fans rushed to show their excitement and stated that it was a lovely idea and that they couldn’t wait to see the finished result.
In a later post Stacey posed in her altered dress and added: “I’m so excited & so grateful to have been nominated for TWO @bafta this year.
“What in the heck is life Thank you BAFTA for this honour. And thank you to my @sortyourlifeout family & @bbciplayer for giving me the chance to present the most special show, it’s the best job in the world & I love every second of it.
“I decided to have my wedding dress re worked for today because wearing it once feels like a travesty to me.
“I wanted to get her out of the box & take her out on another special day.
“Thank you @fayesawyerstylist & Issy for transforming my wedding dress into something so special & beautiful. I love you girls.
Fans of the star thought she looked gorgeous and were quick to comment.
One said: “Oh I love it, it’s so pretty.”
Another person added: “You look absolutely amazing. Your dress is just (fire) .”
“You look amazing, love the dress, definitely worth wearing more than once,” added another.
And another stated: “You look incredibly beautiful as always no matter what you are wearing from your comfys to this.
Stacey Solomon's career so far
Stacey Solomon has been a familiar face on viewers' screens for over a decade. Let's take a look back at her career.
The X Factor (2009): Stacey competed in series six of long-running ITV singing competition The X Factor. During her time in the show, she was mentored by Danni Minogue in the ‘Girls’ category. The star finished in third place, behind Joe McElderry and Olly Murs.
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here (2010); In late 2010, Stacey headed to the infamous I’m A Celeb Aussie jungle. After 21 days, she triumphed to win the tenth series. It was through I’m A Celeb that she met future husband Joe Swash – who’d won two years earlier and was hosting the ITV2 spinoff.
Celebrity Juice (2011―2013, 2016―2019): The star appeared as a panellist on 21 episodes of the comedy panel game show hosted by Keith Lemon. Stacey was a regular in the 21st series, broadcast in 2019.
Loose Women (2016 – present): Stacey has been a permanent panel member of the daytime show since 2016. She previously made guest appearances in 2011 and 2012.
Sort Your Life Out (2022 -present): This BBC show sees Stacey, with the help of an expert team, transform participants’ living spaces after removing clutter.
“You will smash it. Good luck Stacey, I love you to the moon and back.”
In the final episode of Stacey & Joe, the star told viewers she didn’t have sex with husband Joe for a year.
The couple revealed their plans for the future in the very last scene.
Joe, 43, said: “Maybe we could make another kid next year…”
Stacey, 35, shot back: “I don’t think so.”
Giggling, she added: “I don’t think we had sex in 2024. We haven’t seen each other!”
The series saw Stacey balancing a booming career, including a new perfume range, while juggling parenthood with hers and Joe’s kids Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two, plus her sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from previous relationships.
But while showing the positives, it has also highlighted the spats Stacey has with Joe.
The couple had just shot scenes in a counselling session and Stacey was left in tears.
She had booked the couples therapy session to support Joe, 43, following his ADHD diagnosis.
Viewers also watched Stacey grow increasingly irritated by Joe’s inability to carry out basic household tasks.
Joe also raised eyebrows when he was shown returning home from a fishing trip five hours late, leaving Stacey to juggle their kids and an important work meeting.
This week, a source close to the couple told The Sun: “Stacey is regretting signing up to do the show.
“She’s not used to the backlash they are getting as everything she touches normally turns to gold.”
Despite this, The Sun previously confirmed Stacey & Joe will be returning to the BBC for a second series.
Stacey & Joe is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.