Stacey Solomon’s hit BBC show to return next month – after a year off screen

The Loose Women star will appear on BBC One as she presents Stacey Solomon’s Crafty Christmas.

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Stacey Solomon will return for her Stacey Solomon’s Crafty Christmas next month on the BBC alongside husband Joe SwashCredit: BBC

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This year will be the third year in a row Stacey brings her crafting skills to the festive seasonCredit: BBCStacey will present the annual special, which shares clever ways to cut costs, upcycle and spread some homemade cheer at Christmas time.

This is the third annual show, after two previous specials in 2022 and 2023 which proved a hit with viewers.

This year’s special will airon BBC One and iPlayer, with the festive one-off special following Stacey, Joe and the kids as they hand-make gifts and decorations for their family and friends at their home Pickle Cottage.

In true Stacey style there are ideas for all ages, with son Leighton helping Stacey to create personalised Christmas crackers, and three-year-old Rex getting messy with marbleised baubles for the tree.

Last year, Stacey demonstrated how to make homemade Christmas crafts, including personalised crackers, a Christmas door display, giant nutcrackers, and Christmas bells. 

Whilst this year’s air date hasn’t yet been revealed, it has been confirmed that it will be next month ahead of the festive season.

A source previously told us: “Stacey and Joe are such homebodies and love nothing more than spending time with their children.

“The series is set to be a huge hit, given the chaos that comes with a big family…

“Stacey and Joe will also not hold back when it comes to showing the highs and lows of family life.

“Fans can expect to see an unfiltered version of a busy household.”

The Christmas craft special also comes after reports the BBC have commissioned a new fly-on-the-wall reality series with access to Stacey Solomon, Joe Swash and family.

The series is produced by Optomen TV, the production company behind Stacey’s Sort Your Life Out, and will be due to air in 2025.

BBC’s Sort Your Life Out has already ran for three successful series, with the programme renewed for a fourth and fifth season by the broadcaster.

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.