Nadia Sawalha denies 'giving away' Stacey Solomon's baby name

Fans were convinced she had slipped up!

Author: Alex RossPublished 6th Sep 2021

As Stacey Solomon's due date for her fourth child draws closer, her sister Jemma organised a lovely little baby shower over the weekend, with Stacey's closest family and friends all in attendance at the event held at her home Pickle Cottage.

Fans were overjoyed as Stacey documented her baby shower on her Instagram page, but it was Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha that set the internet alight with her post.

Sharing a number of photos from the big day to her own Instagram page, Nadia wrote: 'What a beautiful afternoon spent with a truly beautiful family. We are all so excited for you and can’t wait to meet your new pickle-Lilly. Love you Stace and Joe'. (sic)

After complaints from fans that Nadia had 'given away' Stacey and Joe's baby name, the 56-year-old edited her caption, adding: '(This is my playful nickname for baba and NOT a name drop !!)' (sic)

Stacey, who revealed she was expecting a baby girl with her fiancé Joe Swash back in July, shared her own photos from the beautiful day, thanking her sister in the process.

The former X Factor star wrote: '🌷Baby Shower🌷Feeling so overwhelmed and emotional… 🥺 What a beautiful day 😭 My sister arranged a baby shower for me and our little girl and it was so special. I love you Jem Jem to the moon and back. I can’t believe she’s nearly here 🥺 So grateful for everything. And thank you Sun for shinning today'. (sic)

Stacey and Joe's showbiz friends were quick to comment. Alexandra Burke wrote: 'Stunning you two 😍', with Jake Quickenden adding: 'Awww beautiful you 2'.

Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt then wrote: 'You look like Rapunzel 😍😍', with TOWIE's Georgia Kousoulou commenting: '😭😭😭😭 beautiful ❤️❤️'.

See which other celebs are expecting babies in 2021:

Sam Aston and Briony Gardner

Coronation Street's Sam Aston is expecting his fourth child with wife Briony Gardner, announced via a hilarious Instagram video. The clip shows him dragging his three children across the floor; as they exit, the youngest holds ultrasound pictures. He captioned it: 'Here we go again… baby Aston #4'.


Sam, who has played Chesney Brown since 2003, received congratulatory messages from co-stars like Sally Ann Matthews and fans praising the creative reveal.

Kaley Cuoco

The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco announced in June that she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Tom Pelphrey. Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote: 'completing our little family , what a dream come true ! 💖 This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways , but wow we are so grateful for this moment!! Little sissy on the way!!! @tommypelphrey girl dad for life 🎀 and yes, the last pic is our dainty princess giving us the middle finger!🤦🏼‍♀️😆'. (sic)

Oti Mabuse

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse announced the lovely news in June that she's expecting her second child with her husband Marius Lepure. Posting the news to her Instagram page, Oti told her followers: 'Plot twist… 💛👶🏾We thought we had our hands full already, but life had even bigger plans. Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party, and our hearts (and house) are about to get a whole lot fuller'. (sic)

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman

Anne Hathaway announced the news that she was expecting on Friday 19th June 2026. The actress shared a video on Instagram showing herself wearing a cropped white top and long skirt, showing off her baby bump.

Leigh-Anne

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced she is expecting her third child, sharing a cute video accompanied by her song 'Heaven'. The singer, who is already mum to twins, with her husband Andre Gray, announced the lovely news writing: 'As one chapter ends, another begins 🥹💚'. Although she's not announced her exact due date, in early September, Leigh-Anne confirmed she's now into the third trimester.

Ciara and Russell Wilson

American singer Ciara announced in September that she's expecting her fifth child, her fourth with her husband Russell Wilson! The couple announced their news on Instagram in a cute video, with Ciara writing: 'One more person to Love 🖐🏽🥺🖤'. (sic)

Nathan and Charlotte Sykes

The Wanted singer Nathan Sykes and his wife Charlotte announced in September that they are expecting their first child together. Sharing a cute photobooth video on Instagram, the pair wrote: 'We've been keeping a little secret…Baby Sykes is officially on the way 🤍'. (sic)

Stacey and Joe's upcoming arrival with be the couple's second child together after they welcomed their son Rex in 2019.

Stacey is also a mum to 13-year-old Zachary and nine-year-old Leighton, whilst Joe is a father to his 14-year-old son Harry.

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