Stacey Solomon’s eldest son, Zachary, has officially stepped into the spotlight — and his very first move on social media has already melted hearts.
Turning 18 marked a major milestone for Zachary, who celebrated the occasion with a family-filled night to remember. Taking to Instagram for the very first time, he shared a series of black-and-white snaps from the celebrations, including a touching photo with his mum.
Alongside the image, he kept things simple but heartfelt, writing: “Thx mum. For the best nite.”
The post offered fans a rare glimpse into the teenager’s life, as he documented moments from the party surrounded by loved ones. Despite growing up in the public eye, Stacey had previously kept her son away from social media — making his debut all the more significant.
Proud mum Stacey couldn’t hide her emotions as she shared the news herself, jokingly warning followers to behave. She said her “baby” was finally on Instagram and added that she was proud they had waited until he turned 18.
Later that same day, Stacey gave another peek into the celebrations, revealing that Zachary’s birthday gift was tickets to a football match. She shared a clip of husband Joe and Zach heading out together, writing that “the boys are off and absolutely buzzing.”
But while the celebrations were full of joy, the family has recently found itself at the centre of intense speculation.
Rumours about Stacey’s marriage to Joe Swash have been swirling, with fans noticing she hasn’t been wearing her wedding ring in recent appearances. The topic was even brought up during her appearance on This Morning, where host Ben Shephard questioned the situation directly.
Laughing off the rumours, Stacey insisted she doesn’t pay attention to gossip, joking that she may have simply taken her ring off for something trivial — or even lost it. At one point, she quipped: “Maybe I dropped my ring in the lake… with our marriage!”
Despite the chatter, Stacey made it clear where her priorities lie — focusing entirely on celebrating her son’s big day. In a heartfelt birthday message, she wrote: “Today is all about you Zachary. 18 wonderful years of you. We are SO lucky. Now let’s go OUT out.”
Stacey first became a mum to Zachary at just 17, welcoming him with her then-boyfriend Dean Cox. She later had son Leighton with ex Aaron Barnham, before building her family with Joe — with whom she shares three young children.
Meanwhile, Stacey and Joe’s relationship has long been admired for its honesty. The couple have previously admitted they’re far from perfect, often showing both the highs and lows of their life together.
Joe once explained that it’s important to show reality, not perfection, saying that life isn’t always smooth and that arguments happen. Stacey echoed the sentiment, adding that what people see is exactly what they get — and that they’ve never claimed to be a perfect couple.
And for now, despite the noise surrounding their relationship, one thing is clear — Zachary’s milestone birthday brought the family together for a moment filled with love, pride, and a brand-new chapter.
