Television presenter and social media star Stacey Solomon has been left deeply distressed by a recent surge of vicious online trolling, with sources close to the star revealing the emotional toll the comments have taken.
Wave of Vile Abuse Takes Its Toll
According to an insider, the 36-year-old mother-of-five is feeling 'really upset' and is finding it difficult to cope after being targeted by internet trolls. The cruel remarks have labelled the former Loose Women panellist as 'incredibly fake', 'insufferable', a 'diva brat', and even 'talentless'.
The source confirmed that Stacey does read the comments and that the nasty feedback has blindsided her. Her husband, actor and presenter Joe Swash, 43, has reportedly had to step in to 'pick up the pieces' and calm the waters, acting as a beacon of support during this challenging time.
A Pattern of Online Harassment
This is not the first time Stacey has faced online abuse. Just last month, she publicly expressed her concern after receiving backlash for posting affiliate links on her Instagram, for which she earns a 'very small commission'. She acknowledged that a couple of trolls were 'really getting to me'.
Back in June, the star also called out a troll who likened her appearance to a horse, branding the comment 'horrible'. She stated at the time, 'Truly I feel bad for mean people,' demonstrating her attempts to rise above the negativity.
Success and Strain Amidst the Backlash
Stacey's career has flourished since she first won the public's affection on the 2009 series of The X Factor. Her popularity soared when she was crowned Queen of the Jungle on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in 2010.
Her profile is currently at an all-time high, with five successful series of her BBC show, Sort Your Life Out, and her family's reality programme, Stacey & Joe, continuing to draw viewers. It was reported earlier this year that the Essex-based star is now worth a staggering £7.3 million.
Beyond television, Stacey is a social media sensation with 6.1 million Instagram followers. Her popular 'tap to tidy' and arts and crafts clips have led to lucrative brand deals with major retailers like ASDA, In The Style, and Primark.
However, her success has not been without personal cost. The article notes that she can no longer rely on the support of her former best friend, fellow influencer Mrs Hinch (Sophie Hinchliffe), after they reportedly fell out due to business rivalries. This loss of a close confidante is particularly poignant now, as Stacey navigates the current wave of online hate.
The source concluded that while Joe is being a calming influence, Stacey takes the criticism very personally and is simply trying to get through this difficult period, hoping it will all blow over.
