Loose Women have seen a surprise return for Stacey Solomon after she recently departed for her maternity leave.
The ITV panel show welcomed Stacey’s partner Joe Swash on Thursday’s instalment, but a surprise guest also made an appearance.
As anchor Charlene White welcomed Joe to the show over a video call, she remarked that he kept changing the room he was calling from.
“I like to think of Stacey and the kids running around moving you from room to room because you’re getting in their way,” said Charlene.
Joe then commented: “Well, Stacey’s behind me emptying out, decorating the old dressing room, so you’ll see her in a minute.”
He then called out: “Come say hello, Stace!”
Heavily pregnant Stacey then emerged from a door in a large pink sweatshirt and waving while smiling. The Loose ladies cheered as she made her entrance.
As Charlene said hello, a cheerful Stacey called out: “Hi Girls!”
Sitting down beside Joe, Stacey was beaming as Charlene asked her how she was doing.
Stacey commented: “I’m good, just trying to sort this house out before the baby comes!”
Charlene then replied: “Well if anybody can then you can, Stace. I firmly have faith in you.”
Expectant other Stacey received a kiss on the cheek from Joe as she said: “I love you, girls, I miss you!”
As the ladies made clear they missed Stacey too, she got up from sitting beside Joe, who jokingly said: “Go on, get out of it!”
As Joe laughed and Stacey left the room, Charlene noted that this was “Joe’s moment.”
Stacey is mother to sons Zachary, 13, and Leighton, nine, from previous relationships, while she shares son Rex with Joe - who also has a son named Harry from a previous relationship.
The former X Factor star departed Loose Women last week for her maternity leave.
On the show, Stacey confessed that because she is having a girl and”it feels like a different experience" before revealing that she is "so excited" and mindful of every moment as she thinks it will be the "last time" she has another baby.
We’re wishing Stacey and Joe all the best!
*Loose Women airs on weekdays from 12.30pm on ITV and ITV Hub with previous episodes available on ITV Hub.
