‘Where did the time go?’ people gasp as Stacey Solomon shows off her rarely seen son, all grown up and heading to the school dance

STACEY Solomon left people shocked after posing with her eldest son on the night of his school prom.

The mother of five was just 17 when she had Zachary, and she introduced him to the public eye when she auditioned for The X Factor when he was just a baby.

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So the multi-talented mum left people wondering where the time went as Stacey posed with her teenage son ahead of the school event.

Wearing a Primark dress, Stacey stood next to her son in a suit and boots as he smiled from ear to ear.

Her husband Joe Swash joined her for a snap, while Stacey also shared photos of Zachary with what appeared to be his biological father and his partner – although their faces were blurred.

The faces of Zachary’s friends were also hidden in the photos Stacey posted on Instagram.

Alongside the photos, Stacey wrote: “My baby just went to prom.

“I don’t think I’ve ever felt this way.

“My Zachary has finished his GCSEs, left school, started his first job and is going to the prom.

“Zach, you’re the best thing that ever happened to me. We grew up together.

“I just can’t believe how much time has passed.

“Go and have the best night ever. You deserve it, my dear.

“I will be ready to leave the party.

“To the moon and back Zachary.”

People quickly commented on the post, including Joe, who exclaimed, “Where did the time go!”

Stacey’s sister Jemma also commented, writing: “Zachary, you are the kindest, most wonderful person.

“Today is as special as you are.

“We all love you so much, have fun.”

Inside Stacey Solomon’s Pickle House

STACEY Solomon spent a huge £1.2 million on Pickle Cottage – and Joe Swash didn’t invest a penny.

She just forked out the money for her Tudor-style property in Essex, which is set on 2.5 acres and has an outdoor pool.

The former X Factor star and Joe live there with Zachary, Leighton, Rex, Rose and Belle.

It is not known why Stacey went alone as former EastEnders actor Joe is worth more than £1 million but has also been bankrupt twice in 2009 and 2013.

The astute Stacey has shown she is skilled at running a wide range of successful businesses, including TV lines, books, clothing and homewares.

Her main company, Key Map Entertainments, is worth just £3 million – and she has also branched out into cosmetics.

The former X Factor contestant registered the company Belle & Rose Ltd, named after her two youngest daughters.

“Well, that made me cry a little,” wrote Carol Vorderman.

“You’ve been through so much and now you’re powerful… And a special, loved mother.”

“Oh my god. Amazing. Wow!!!” Ashley Roberts wrote, while Ashley James added, “Oh he looks so grown up and smart!”

“He is so handsome and grown up,” someone else wrote in the comments section.

“What a beautiful story you have together!

“Stacey, you are an inspiration to show that dreams really do come true.”

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