Stacey Solomon, 35, ‘worried career is finished’ amid BAFTA rant video backlash as fans slam ‘entitled’ star
Stacey Solomon has found herself at the centre of controversy after sharing an emotional video expressing her disappointment at her BBC show “Sort Your Life Out” failing to win at the BAFTA TV Awards.
The presenter, who rose to fame on The X Factor, posted the candid reaction on Instagram the morning after the ceremony, admitting she was “devastated” by the loss.
What began as a heartfelt message to her followers has since sparked a significant backlash, with reports suggesting BBC executives were left “horrified” by what they viewed as an “entitled” outburst that could potentially damage her carefully cultivated public image.
In the controversial video, filmed in her garden at Pickle Cottage, Solomon told her followers: “I’ll be honest, I’m devastated. I’m not handling it very well, not taking it very gracefully, I’m so gutted for our team.”
The Loose Women presenter went on to defend the hard work behind her show, explaining: “It’s not an easy show to make… the team works so hard to make it happen, and they so deserve a Bafta.”
She elaborated on the demanding process: “We all pack up a house, and within seven days, that house is packed into vans, over to a warehouse, laid out on the floor. We go through it meticulously… We donate, we recycle, we resell.”
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The reaction to Solomon’s video was deeply divided among her usually supportive fan base, as some viewers praised her for being “refreshingly honest” and believed she was merely “disappointed for her team”, dismissing suggestions it was “hardly a rant”.
However, critics were quick to condemn her, with harsh responses such as “get a grip” and labelling her a “bad loser”. Some went further, suggesting Solomon was “showing her true colours” and had shed her typical “wholesome” image.
More damning comments implied the presenter had “got too big for her boots”, with the controversy representing a significant shift in public perception for the normally beloved TV personality.
According to reports in The Mirror and The Sun, BBC executives were left stunned by Solomon’s emotional outburst.
One BBC source told the Daily Mail: “Stacey is television gold. She has made herself so appealing to young adults. It’s a BBC priority to attract the 18-to-30 age group, and Stacey was the right person to do this.
“So when she put her video up on Monday morning, there was some horror here. It felt entitled and was all very out of character.”
The source acknowledged that while Solomon was frustrated for her team, they pointed out that “other behind-the-camera teams on other shows all work hard, too.”
They added that the controversy could potentially undermine Solomon’s carefully crafted public persona, warning: “You can’t wonder if the gloss might start to come off for Stacey. It would be a disaster for the BBC, they are hanging so much on her.”
The backlash reportedly blindsided not only BBC executives but also Solomon’s own PR team, who were caught off guard by her candid emotional display that has now sparked widespread debate about the presenter’s public image.
Solomon is claimed to be deeply concerned about the impact of the backlash. An insider told OK! magazine: “The negative comments really upset her; she takes them to heart.
“She never wants to be seen as ungrateful, because she’s not. She had a really humble upbringing, and everything she does, she does to give her kids the best opportunities possible. They are what drives her.”
Meanwhile, Solomon’s sister Jemma defended her on Instagram, suggesting: “If only it was a public vote, I think things would have been a little different.”
Despite these difficulties, Solomon’s career continues to move forward, with “Sort Your Life Out” already greenlit for a sixth series with her returning as host.