Stacey Solomon hints at Loose Women future with note after sparking fan concern

Stacey Solomon has seemingly hinted at her future with Loose Women after fans were concerned she'd left the programme. The TV star is often busy with her array of different projects - from telly shows to homeware ranges - as well as being a mum-of-five.

Fans will know that Stacey has been on the panel of the popular ITV chat show Loose Women since 2016. She has, however, made fewer appearances in recent years amid expanding her family with her husband Joe Swash.

But those who follow Stacey were recently left asking where she is after she was absent from a new picture celebrating the show's 25th anniversary. The panellists marked the big occasion by getting together for a gorgeous group portrait.

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Panellists such as Janet Street-Porter, Nadia Sawalha and Katie Piper could be seen amongst the stars sporting sparkling outfits set against a silver backdrop in a new picture that was shared online.

Sharing the photo on Instagram, the Loose Women account which boasts more than 700k followers, wrote: "This September, Loose Women celebrates 25 years on TV! To mark the occasion, 18 panellists got together for a stunning Silver Jubilee photoshoot, and to share what the show means to them. Here the final image can be seen for the first time."

But fans quickly took to the comments section to ask where Stacey was. @claire_bear1607 wrote: "Where's Stacey Solomon," as @cj.m1981 responded: "came here to say this!," as @tracy22patterson wrote: "same," and @teresa_hibberd added: "me too?." One fan @paigew102 then asked: "Why is Ranvia in this picture and where is Stacey???," as @stacey.brown83 wrote: "Where’s Stacey? Xxx," and @stefcrob83 added: "No Stacey Solomon???."

While neither Stacey or Loose Women have addressed her whereabouts, it seems Stacey is still considered very much part of the Loose Women family.

It was a big week this week in the Solomon-Swash household as the TV star and her daughter both celebrated their birthdays. Stacey and her husband Joe Swash welcomed their first daughter together, Rose, back in 2021 and on Friday (October 4), they were seen celebrating her third birthday. But it was also Stacey's special day with the mother and daughter sharing a birthday.

Stacey has since given a glimpse at her and Rose's special day. Taking to Instagram, she shared pictures of her and Rose beaming for the camera as they sported matching birthday sweatshirts. It appears Rose is also a huge fan of Lilo and Stitch, as a themed cake, balloons and a fluffy Stitch toy could all be seen around them.

She also took to her Instagram Story and shared a picture of a note that accompanied some flowers sent to her at her Pickle Cottage home as spent her 35th 'pottering' around her Essex abode and hanging out with the family's ducks.

The message read: "Happy Birthday Stacey! Wishing you so much happiness on your special day. Have an unforgettable birthday! Lots of love from Sally and the Loose Women team."