STACEY Solomon has hit back at fans who branded her ‘smug’ over a free holiday – after she jetted off on a £30k trip to Turkey.
The mum of five shared snaps from her luxury getaway, prompting a wave of comments online.
The Loose Women star, 35, jetted to Turkey with husband Joe Swash , 43, and their kids, as well as her sister and father, for a huge family getaway.
But she was cruelly shamed for her latest big-bucks holiday as fans claimed the star was “seriously smug” and “out of touch.”
They have called out the pricey nature of their trip to the Regnum Carya in Antalya.
The hotel sits perched on a beach with crystal clear sands and an idyllic pier, and rooms start from around £1,000 per person per night.
Stacey described the plush resort in Antalya as her “second home” in an Instagram post.
This prompted one fan to comment: “So another well subsidised holiday for the entire family. It makes me throw up.”
Another added: “The seriously smug family.”
A third penned: “Annoying family.”
Stacey quickly addressed the backlash, insisting that the claims were not true and it wasn’t a “free holiday.”
Taking to her Instagram stories, she wrote: “Now we’re going home I’ve tagged the hotel for all of you asking & I’ll share my little “spend the day with us” and show you around everywhere.
“This is the third time I’ve come back here. This wasn’t a free holiday. I just love this place so much & think it deserves the BEST reviews & tags ever because it’s just incredible.
“It is very expensive. I do think it is worth every penny & more for what it has to offer.”
The couple have a blended family of six children.
They share three kids together – Rex , six, Rose , three, and Belle , two – while Stacey is also mum to Zachary , 17, and Leighton , 12, and Joe has 18-year-old son Harry with his ex Emma Sophocleous.
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.
Fans had previously quizzed why Joe’s son wasn’t present on the trip.
One fan wrote: “Lovely family pic. Wish Joe eldest son was included more.”
While another added: “Why is Joe’s eldest son never with them.”
This person said: “I agree would be nice for them to acknowledge they’re missing one!”
Their holiday comes after it was reported how Stacey and Joe have made a “vow” amid “silly bickering” , according to a source.
It comes after “tension” between the popular couple has recently been captured on TV.
However, according to a source, the couple have vowed to take time out to remember why they’re so good for each other.
During their BBC reality show, the pair shared a close-up look into the ups and downs of life at Pickle Cottage and their relationship.
The source told New Magazine: “There’s tension in the air and there is a bit of bickering. But it puts a strain on any relationship.
“You look at those on reality shows, such as the wives in The Real Housewives, with cameras in their houses 24/7, and a lot of their relationships crack under the pressure.“
Despite this, the source maintained that a break away from the cameras, however small, is just what Stacey and Joe need.
The source added: “They’re worried that if they don’t have a break from the cameras and the limelight, it could affect what makes their relationship special.
“They’re still very much in love and are really trying to focus on each other amid the silly bickering and moments of tension, and remember why they got together in the first place – and why they’re actually so perfect together.
“They have vowed to carve out some quality time this summer to do that.”
