Joe Swash takes Stacey Solomon on surprise date to Ikea

Stacey Solomon reveals Joe Swash blindfolded her and took the TV star on a surprise date to IKEA before heading home for a kebab… as she admits she thought they were off to a fancy hotel

She gave birth to their son Rex in May last year. 

And for their first date night out together, Stacey Solomon’s boyfriend Joe Swash pulled out all the stops as he blindfolded her ahead of the surprise.

The Loose Women panellist, 30, joked that her TV star beau knows her well because rather than whisking her off to a fancy hotel, he drove them to IKEA for a shopping trip before heading home via the kebab shop.  

Surpise! Stacey Solomon’s boyfriend Joe Swash pulled out all the stops as he blindfolded her ahead of the surprise

Stacey shared an adorable snap of the couple on her Instagram page alongside a lengthy caption about how much she loved Joe for their special night out.

The mother-of-three looked lovely in a floral dress, which she accessorised with a pretty sunflower headpiece.

Stacey proudly brandished her Ikea buys, as she held up a stunning bouquet of flowers and a packet of her favourite Daim bars. 

Ha! The Loose Women panellist, 30, joked that her TV star beau knows her well because rather than whisking her off to a fancy hotel, he drove them to IKEA for a shopping trip before heading home via the kebab shop

Ha! The Loose Women panellist, 30, joked that her TV star beau knows her well because rather than whisking her off to a fancy hotel, he drove them to IKEA for a shopping trip before heading home via the kebab shop

Love: Stacey shared an adorable snap of the couple on her Instagram page alongside a lengthy caption about how much she loved Joe for their special night out

Love: Stacey shared an adorable snap of the couple on her Instagram page alongside a lengthy caption about how much she loved Joe for their special night out

In the caption of the snap, she wrote: ‘Date night. I love you Joe Joe but what the heck? It’s honestly been such a long time since we went out just us two… 

‘And I never imagined our first date night would be a surprise night in Ikea. But I have to admit I thoroughly enjoyed myself… I do love you bubs to the moon and stars and back again. 

‘You get me. Even though you instantly regretted your decision when you saw the Fejka section. I made myself a nice bouquet. Grabbed a basket I definitely don’t need and a giant pack of Daims. And now we are off to get some dinner…

‘I’m guessing it’ll be a McDonald’s the way this nights going. Thank you bub. Happy Friday everyone… I hope you’re all ok! Love you lots, always.’

We're off out! Detailing how Joe informed her about their date night, Stacey reshared a clip of her boyfriend telling her to get ready because they were going out

We’re off out! Detailing how Joe informed her about their date night, Stacey reshared a clip of her boyfriend telling her to get ready because they were going out

Detailing how Joe informed her about their date night, Stacey reshared a clip of her boyfriend telling her to get ready because they were going out.

Stacey wrote: ‘He’s so random, last minute slap dash this man. Grandrad is coming to look after Rex and apparently we’re going out but he won’t tell me where.’

Joe shared a selection of snaps and clips Stacey discovering where he had brought her, and she added: ‘I honestly can’t stop laughing. I don’t know why but I thought we were off to a posh hotel or something. Especially with the blindfold.’ 

Joe shared a selection of snaps and clips Stacey discovering where he had brought her, and she added: 'I honestly can't stop laughing. I don't know why but I thought we were off to a posh hotel or something. Especially with the blindfold'

Joe shared a selection of snaps and clips Stacey discovering where he had brought her, and she added: 'I honestly can't stop laughing. I don't know why but I thought we were off to a posh hotel or something. Especially with the blindfold'

Joe shared a selection of snaps and clips Stacey discovering where he had brought her, and she added: ‘I honestly can’t stop laughing. I don’t know why but I thought we were off to a posh hotel or something. Especially with the blindfold’

Funny: Stacey joked that the date wasn't all plain sailing as they argued in the car park because he wouldn't hold her hand 'properly' and she could hear cars

Funny: Stacey joked that the date wasn’t all plain sailing as they argued in the car park because he wouldn’t hold her hand ‘properly’ and she could hear cars

Stacey joked that the date wasn’t all plain sailing as they argued in the car park because he wouldn’t hold her hand ‘properly’ and she could hear cars.

However Stacey was over the moon to discover they were at Ikea and revealed she spent most of the time in the Fejka section.

Joe and Stacey are parents to Rex, 16 months, while Stacey is mum to Zachary and Leighton from previous relationships. Joe is father to his son Harry, 13. 

In her element: However Stacey was over the moon to discover they were at Ikea and revealed she spent most of the time in the Fejka section

In her element: However Stacey was over the moon to discover they were at Ikea and revealed she spent most of the time in the Fejka section

In her element: However Stacey was over the moon to discover they were at Ikea and revealed she spent most of the time in the Fejka section