Stacey Solomon has hit back at trolls who accused her of “flaunting her wealth” on her family Christmas trip to Jamaica.
The 34-year-old Loose Women star shared a post this week in which she, her husband Joe Swash and their children posed together in the ocean after surprising her with the vacation.
Describing the trip in the caption, Stacey wrote: “A special Christmas.” For the first time we were able to surprise our families at Christmas. I have never felt so grateful and happy.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be able to do this. 20 of us, 10 hours later and we made it to paradise. Merry Christmas to everyone. Lots of love from ALL of us.'
Fans of the star left positive comments with one saying: “Awww I love this xx I'm having the best time x Family time is the best x.”
Stacey Solomon has hit back at trolls who accused her of “flaunting her wealth” on her family Christmas trip to Jamaica
The 34-year-old Loose Women star shared a post this week in which she, her husband Joe Swash and their children posed together in the ocean after surprising her with the vacation
A second wrote: “Wow amazing how beautiful this is, memories they will always remember.”
However, others weren't as kind, with one saying: “It's getting a bit too much to expose the wealth other people can't dream of.” “You can't be a working class hero and a mega-donor!”
Under the post, one follower defended Stacey and said: “Why are people so jealous of her? Yes, we all work hard, but Stacey started off being a single mom and gave it up, then she got a break from X-Factor and she's been working her butt off ever since and met Joe!
“They both came from nothing to work for what they have now. So they get to go on vacation and spend quality time with their families.”
But a third pointed out: “Unfortunately most people are really struggling with this, it's the worst in decades – lovely Stacey can do that but maybe don't post such extensive details on social media…sometimes private is best.”
In response on Saturday evening, Stacey told her followers on Instagram: “I'm just lying in bed reading your messages. “I love you all so much.
“I promise, once we're all home, I'll start the big cleanup in January and we can all get ready for 2024!”
'I can not wait! But I needed this time with my family so much. So much can happen in a year and I am so grateful that I get to spend special time with our parents, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Fans of the star left positive comments with one saying: “Awww I love this xx I'm having the best time x Family time is the best x”
However, others weren't as kind, with one saying: “It's getting a bit too much to expose the wealth other people can't dream of.” “You can't be a working class hero and a mega-donor!”
They were joined on the trip by 20 family members, who Stacey explained she “never thought she would be able to do” (pictured surprising them).
On Friday, the TV personality shared a sweet clip on Instagram in which she documented her children, nieces and nephews opening a box and then jumping up and down with joy
“I’m definitely sticking with fudge-it 2024. I feel like I’ve already started doing that. Stop worrying about what people say or think. It's time to live simply. And those who are important don't mind, those who mind aren't important. I love you all to the moon and back.'
Stacey surprised her whole family with a dream holiday in “Paradise” for Christmas.
A total of 20 family members set off on the trip, which Stacey explained “she never thought she would be able to do.”
On Friday, the TV personality shared a sweet clip on Instagram in which she documented her children, nieces and nephews opening a box and then jumping up and down with joy.
She captioned the post: “A special Christmas.” “For the first time we were able to surprise our families at Christmas.”
Stacey is mother to sons Zachary, 15, and Leighton, 11, from previous relationships, as well as sons Rex, four, Rose, two, and baby Belle, ten months, who she shares with Joe.
Joe also has 16-year-old Harry from a previous relationship with his ex-fiancée Emma Sophocleous.
It comes as Stacey reveals the whimsical Christmas spirit that has stuck with her every year since she was a child, despite her entire family refusing to take part.
And this year was no different for her when it comes to a holiday ritual: eating half a grapefruit sprinkled with sugar for breakfast.
In a video about her Christmas likes and dislikes posted to Loose Women's TikTok channel, she explained: “That sounds really strange… my mother used to cut a grapefruit in half every Christmas morning, put some sugar on it and so on. “ was our breakfast.
Stacey spent Christmas with husband Joe Swash, 41, and their children Rex, four, Rose, two, and Belle, seven months, as well as sons Zachary, 15, and Leighton, 11, from previous relationships
“None of my kids will eat it, Joe won't eat it, it's not even that great, but I just have to eat it every Christmas.” “I don't eat grapefruit all year long, but on Christmas morning I sit with half a grapefruit and sugar there and really enjoy it.”
Elsewhere, Stacey spoke about what she loves and dislikes about Christmas.
When asked about festive foods, she said she preferred hot chocolate and exclaimed, “Glühwein is disgusting!” Who invented that?'
She also insisted that Christmas pudding tastes like “nail polish” but said she thought it looked pretty when the alcohol-coated dessert was set on fire.