Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon are beloved by many as the couple share their relationship and family life on social media.
Former EastEnders star Joe, 38, met Loose Women star, 30, and started dating after they worked together on the I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! spin-off show.
However, before Joe fell in love with Stacey and began his life with her, he struggled through a harrowing illness which led to him leaving the soap and becoming bankrupt twice.
In 2005, he was left fighting for his life when he was struck down with a devastating brain bug.
He told The Sun: “My illness had a massive impact on the job. When I came back I couldn’t find my feet.
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“New producers came in and brought in new actors and I got lost down the pecking order.”
The following year, months after winning I’m a Celeb, Joe was forced to declare himself bankrupt.
He explained to the publication: “I fell behind on tax and bills and buried my head in the sand, which was the worst thing to do. I should have faced up to it.”
Four years later, the television star became bankrupt for the second time.
Joe was forced to leave the BBC soap after his devastating diagnosis (Image: BBC)
He continued: “The second time it happened when I was on TV and I felt embarrassed and wondered how I managed to get myself into that situation. But it can happen to anybody.”
Joe confessed he was spending money without thinking about the consequences, admitting: “I was chucking it away on stuff I didn’t need. I went out every night and had a house with a mortgage.
“When you are young you just don’t think it is ever going to end. I thought I was going to be on EastEnders for years and years.”
Couple Joe and Stacey are on Celebrity Gogglebox together (Image: Channel 4)
Now Joe has left all the heartache behind him, as he lives with his girlfriend Stacey, who he shares baby Rex with.
Stacey also has two older sons, Leighton and Zachary, while Joe has another son too, Harry.
The couple regularly bring joy to fans by sharing their adorable family and home life on social media, while fans watch their loving relationship on Celebrity Gogglebox.
Celebrity Gogglebox airs Fridays at 9pm on Channel 4
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
