Joe Swash asked 'why' as he's defended by fans after being seen in rare snap with baby daughter

Joe Swash was quickly defended by fans after Stacey Solomon shared a rare snap of him doting on their baby daughter. The loved-up couple, who tied the knot last summer, welcomed their third child together into the world last month.

Stacey, who is already a doting mum to older sons Zachary and Leighton, and Joe, who shares teenage son Harry with his ex-fiancee, announced in December that they were expecting another baby, a younger sibling for three-year-old Rex and one-year-old Rose. They then shocked fans when they revealed that Stacey was already eight months into her pregnancy.

Then in February, just before Valentine's Day, Stacey confirmed that she had given birth to their baby girl, saying the bundle of joy "literally flew" into the world on February 7 at their family home, dubbed Pickle Cottage in a nod to Stacey's nickname, 'Pickle', for her children.

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They later confirmed that they had named their new daughter Belle and while Stacey, 33, continues to keep her millions of followers updated on their new live as a family of seven, Joe is usually quieter on social media. However, he did share a snap of himself with his wife and their three young children.

The image showed the quintet chilling at home, with Loose Women star Stacey smiling for the camera from the sofa as she nursed their newborn. Meanwhile, Joe, 41, appeared to be laying on the floor with Rose and Rex, who appeared distracted. The former EastEnders actor simply captioned the post with a world and heart emoji.

But one follower was quick to make an observation as they said: "Why has he got a hat on in the house!!" as another follower