Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s British Grand Prix outing sparked attention earlier this month as the duo stepped out on a lavish day out.
However, their date plans didn’t exactly go as expected.
In fact, they ended up having Stacey’s ex and her dad in tow.
Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s Grand Prix date day
Stacey, 36, described the July 5 outing as a “Mum and Dad date day” after organising childcare for her and Joe’s younger children. However, the day did not stay strictly one-on-one. In her social media posts, Stacey joked that Joe felt like a third wheel when her dad joined them.
Stacey detailed to social media on the day that her ex Dean Cox joined them on their day out, alongside his wife.
Dean is the father of Stacey’s eldest son Zach, 18. Although it was a surprising turn of events, Stacey clearly found the whole thing hilarious.
In a video, she joked: “Do you know who’s really important to bring on a date day with your husband?
“Your last baby daddy and his wife – Zach’s dad, Zach’s stepmum, my dad, are all on this date with us.”
Was Joe Swash jealous of Stacey’s ex?
Although it may not sound like the usual recipe for a harmonious family day out, a source speaking to OK! claimed Joe was relaxed about spending time with Dean and didn’t really feel left out.
The outlet went on to say that the group’s easy banter had helped Stacey and Joe rather than caused a problem.
They alleged: “He knows Stacey’s got a past and is fine about it. It’s actually made things easier for Stacey and Joe as they all have a bit of banter together and a giggle. Joe’s not jealous at all.”
The Silverstone claims arrive after months of split rumours around Stacey and Joe. Stacey was asked about her missing wedding ring on This Morning earlier this year.
Stacey later dismissed suggestions that she and Joe were “on the brink of divorce”.
Speaking in May, Stacey said being in the public eye created “certain pressures” but “not on our relationship”. She also described their ups and downs as normal, saying: “I think we’re just like any other couple.”
Their BBC series Stacey & Joe has also shown more difficult moments between them, including on-screen rows and a couples therapy session.
For now, the Grand Prix day has become another talking point around Stacey and Joe’s very public blended family.
Representatives for Stacey and Joe have been contacted for comment.
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