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Stacey Solomon has revealed the reason why she and fiancé Joe Swash will tie the knot in 2021 – because their loved ones “won’t be around forever”.

It was just last month that the Loose Women panellist confirmed on Instagram that she’ll be walking down the aisle in 2021.

Stacey Solomon has opened up about her plans to marry Joe Swash in 2021
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Stacey Solomon has opened up about her plans to marry Joe Swash in 2021Credit: staceysolomon/Instagram

And it seems the hurry to wed – after a magical Christmas Eve engagement – may have something to do with the recent devastating loss of Joe’s nan.

Mum-of-three Stacey, 31, opened up about her reasons for a 2021 wedding in response to a fan asking about the nuptials.

She admitted: “I used to think I wanted to run away and elope, but after losing family members this year, I could not feel more opposite…

“One of the main reasons we’d love to get married as soon as we can is because there’s special people in our lives that will not be around forever.

On Instagram, she told a fan she'd found her dream venue – and wanted to push up the ceremony as loved ones "won't be around forever"
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On Instagram, she told a fan she'd found her dream venue – and wanted to push up the ceremony as loved ones "won't be around forever"Credit: @staceysolomon/Instagram
Newly-engaged Stacey and Joe first started dating in 2015
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Newly-engaged Stacey and Joe first started dating in 2015Credit: Stacey Solomon/Instagram
Joe, 38, popped the question on Christmas Eve, five years into their relationship
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Joe, 38, popped the question on Christmas Eve, five years into their relationshipCredit: Instagram

“And I would do anything to share our day with them. Especially knowing already how much we will miss those that can’t be there.

“I’ve found me dream venue, we are just trying to see if the dates work and if it’s possible and I can’t wait to take you there with us when/if we are aloud.”

Joe, 38, proposed to Stacey on a Christmas Eve walk in the woods – with a stunning diamond sparkler.

The newly-engaged couple have been together since 2015, and moved in together three years later.

Stacey showed off her diamond engagement ring on Instagram
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Stacey showed off her diamond engagement ring on InstagramCredit: Instagram
The ladies of Loose Women also got an exclusive close-up look at her jaw-dropping sparkler
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The ladies of Loose Women also got an exclusive close-up look at her jaw-dropping sparklerCredit: Rex Features
The engagement came after welcoming their son Rex in 2019
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The engagement came after welcoming their son Rex in 2019Credit: instagram
Their little one Rex cemented the couple's blended family – sons Leighton, Zachary and Harry – all from previous relationships
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Their little one Rex cemented the couple's blended family – sons Leighton, Zachary and Harry – all from previous relationshipsCredit: Stacey Solomon/Instagram

Son Rex Toby Francis Swash was born on 23rd May 2019 – interestingly on the same day as Stacey’s mum’s birthday.

Rex was welcomed into a blended family, including older brothers Leighton, eight, and Zachary, 12 on mum’s side – plus 13-year-old bro Harry on his dad’s.

Stacey Solomon admits she'd be 'really sad' to take Joe Swash's surname when they get married
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