Stacey blindsided by online attacks

As cruel trolls hit out at Stacey Solomon, sources tell new the reality star is “taking it personally”, and hubby Joe is having to “pick up the pieces”

- Jess Thonet-Clarke

Stacey Solomon has been left devastated following a fresh wave of online trolling, with sources claiming her husband Joe Swash has had to step in to “pick up the pieces” after the cruel comments took their toll.

The star, 36, is said to be feeling “really upset” and struggling to cope after vile trolls piled in, labelling the former Loose Women panellist a “diva brat”, “talentless” and “incredibly fake”.

One even branded her “insufferable” and, according to our source, the much-loved TV presenter and influencer has been blindsided by the catty remarks.

“Stacey does read the comments and she gets very upset,” says our source. “Joe is being very supportive, but it's not always easy being famous and she doesn’t cope with that side of it.”

Despite claiming last year that she'd “made peace” with trolls and finds them “hilarious”, we're told Stacey still “finds it hard to be criticised”.

Meanwhile, hubby Joe is trying to be a beacon of support and hoping it will all “blow over”.

“She's just got to remember that she’s done really well for herself, but she just takes it all very personally,” our source continues. “So at the minute, she’s just trying to get through it and Joe’s trying to calm the waters.”

Last month, Stacey publicly expressed concern after she was trolled for posting affiliate links – posts she said she earns a “very small commission” from – on her Instagram account.