Stacey Solomon Sort Your Life Out viewers were left in tears on Thursday after a family with five kids were given a huge overhaul to end their hoarding.
Stacey went to Nottingham to visit a family of six with so much clutter that their little daughter didn’t even have her own bedroom.
Venicia and Elisha, their sons Elisha Jr, Zechariah and Josh, their daughter Faith and Venicia’s little brother Samuel, who was taken in by the family after the tragic death of Samuel and Venicia’s mum at just 47.
Read More: Race Across The World complaint at start of show
Way to tell if you have flu or Covid
The family were still reeling from a tragedy which hit the family when Venicia took Samuel in and it’s clear the family were struggling to face up to responsibilities like cleaning.
“My mum was diagnosed with cancer, she had to go into a hospice, and that’s when she passed away from Covid. We weren’t allowed to see her. So it was really, really difficult. Life doesn’t stop when there’s death. Just make everyone comfortable and forget about everything else.”
(Image: BBC)
The mum’s child, Samuel, then said: “I moved into here because my mum sadly passed away. I had to come somewhere.
“The hardest part for me has been getting along with everyone.”
The dad then added: “The plans for the house moved to the back of the list. It wasn’t as important as his health. As his wellbeing. As making sure that he’s okay.”
Stacey and her team then stripped the LLoyd family’s house clean, removing absolutely everything so that they can start again from scratch.
But not before everything they owned was laid out in a giant warehouse – including a staggering 118 blankets, 116 hair accessories, 51 hats, 31 old mobile phones and tablets and 52 bottles of perfume.
(Image: BBC)
Stacey said: “118 blankets is an absolute joke. You had a whole wardrobe with only blankets, you didn’t have any clothes in there.”
“Bonus boy” Samuel then found photos of his mum with his sister in among the piles of possessions.
Venicia then told Stacey as she sobbed: “My mum had me when she was 16. We were 16 years apart. We were like sisters.”
Stacey Solomon hugged Venicia and then said: “I think Venicia put these walls up and keep going, making sure she keeps herself distracted, not taking a second to think about the trauma. I think she’s finally ready to face it.”
(Image: BBC)
Viewers were left feeling really emotional after the episode and backed Stacey for being so supportive of the family including fixing Samuel’s iPad so he could see photos of his mum again as well as seeing the huge transformations to declutter the house for the family.
Changes included revamping the office/gym to add Elisha’s recording studio and freeing up a room to make a bedroom for their little girl – as well as throwing away a lot of clutter.
The episode ended with an announcement by the BBC which said: “Details of organisations offering help with bereavement and support or end of life care are available at BBC.co.uk/Actionline or you can call for free at any time to hear recorded information on 08000 158707.”
@smnhndmch said: “This is the type of situation and family that needs the #sortyourlifeout help. They’ve clearly put the kids and their wellbeing in front of everything else”
@speedqueenie said: “I knew Stacey Solomon would help me get organised again. Very emotional episode today. Somebody grieving and having a mad house sorting session. Obviously this resonated with me.”
@hollycaruthers said: “Aw this is an emotional one only 48 no age #sortyourlifeout”
@sarahsgarden12 said: “@StaceySolomon #SortYourLifeOut has me crying, this lovely family taking in her baby brother as her Mum passed away. The pain people carry”
@milliesansoye said: “Sad Venecia and Sam’s mum died of covid. But good on Venecia for taking Sam in. #SortYourLifeOut”
@m3lanieJC said: “Oh this is too emotional, poor Samuel #SortYourLifeOut”
@piph3006 said: “Omg what a sad story. So lovely of her to take her brother in”
@wokchic said: “Stacey Solomon is so lovely. Totally down to earth and talented. She really relates to people with empathy and understanding #SortYourLifeOut team fab too”
Read More: World News | Entertainment News | Celeb News
Yorkshire
