One of Britain’s most loved celebrity couples is back for season 2 of Stacey & Joe, their fly-on-the-wall reality show, serving up family chaos, parenting wins, and the occasional meltdown, all with the humour and honesty that fans fell in love with in season 1.
Life at Pickle Cottage is never boring! Whether it’s juggling family life, work commitments or the everyday ups and downs of parenting teenagers, young kids and toddlers, Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash give viewers a warm, relatable glimpse into their busy, beautiful world.
Both are no strangers to reality TV. Stacey first captured the nation’s hearts on the sixth series of The X Factor in 2009, finishing third, before being crowned Queen of the Jungle on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!a year later. She has since become a hugely successful influencer and Instagram star, sharing her family life, style, and home projects with millions of followers. She has gone on to front the reality decluttering show Sort Your Life Out with Dilly Carter, Robert Bent and Iwan Carrington.
Joe, meanwhile, went from playing Micky Miller in EastEnders to also winning I_'m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!_ in 2008 (two years before Stacey), then became a Dancing on Ice champion in 2020. Now, the pair bring their trademark humour and honesty to their own TV series. With five children at home and an ever-growing menagerie of pets, including two dogs - Teddy and Peanut - and ducks, there’s never a dull moment, just plenty of chaos, laughter and love to share.
Season 1, released earlier this year, gave fans a candid look at the couple’s world, including Joe's ADHD diagnosis, which led to an emotional couples therapy session, and the everyday challenges of raising a large blended family. There were also some fun moments, including dressing up for Halloween, a holiday yoga session and Joe and Stacey's pottery date.
Kicking off exactly where the first instalment left us, Stacey & Joe Season 2 is all about family life in full swing, with plenty of milestone moments and everyday chaos. Fans can expect to see Belle’s very first day at nursery, a Valentine’s surprise that leaves Stacey in fits of laughter, the kids learning to ski and preparations for some exciting new arrivals. Plus, Zach’s 17th birthday brings out Stacey and Joe’s famously competitive streak!
They’re never short of company at Pickle Cottage, with family, friends and their team often popping by. This season, viewers will also see Stacey’s sister return for a heartfelt catch-up and to chat through her health concerns, while Grandad Dave takes the reins for driving lessons and babysitting duties. His helping hand gives Stacey and Joe a rare opportunity to enjoy a much-needed night away together.
Stacey & Joe season 2 trailer
When is Stacey & Joe on TV?
Stacey & Joe returns to BBC one and iPlayer on Tuesday 9 September at 8pm.
How many episodes of Stacey and Joe will there be?
Fans have six 60-minute episodes to look forward to.
How many children do Stacey and Joe have?
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash have a blended family of six children. Joe is dad to Harry, 18, from his previous relationship with Emma Sophocleous, while Stacey has two older sons – Zachary, 17, who she had when she was 17 years old with her childhood sweetheart Dean Cox, and Leighton, 13, with ex-fiancé Aaron Barham.
Together, Stacey and Joe share three younger children: Rex, 6, Rose, 3 (who sweetly shares a birthday with her mum) and Belle, 2.
Joe has often spoken about the close bond he shares with his stepsons, Zach and Leighton, and how important it is to him to be another father figure in their lives. Speaking on The Netmums podcast, he explained: "I look after Stacey’s boys no differently to how I look and how I love my own kids, we’re all one big unit.
"I never ever make that distinction… even saying that makes me feel funny. As long as the house is full of love and we all love each other the same."
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who has watched hundreds of dramas and is passionate about TV, film and theatre. She enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and going on walks with her three dogs.