Stacey's 'pact' with Mrs Hinch

Cleaning guru Mrs Hinch's third pregnancy could lead to a 'baby pact' with her good friend Stacey Solomon, a source tells new - and new career opportunities

- Eve Macdonald

When cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch announced she was expecting her third child, it was only natural that her best friend, Stacey Solomon, was one of the first to congratulate her.

The 34-year-old who shot to fame by posting household tips and hacks on social media - took to Instagram to share the news with her 4.8m followers. In a black and white video, Mrs Hinch's husband, Jamie, could be seen painting 'Baby boy #3' on the wall while their sons Ronnie, five, and Lennie, three, added a series of hand prints alongside the message.

Towards the end of the clip, the monochrome filter is lifted to show the paint is also blue and Mrs Hinch - real name Sophie Hinchliffe is kissed by her sons. Her good pal Stacey commented, "I love you. And I'm so happy for this beautiful blessing on all of you. Dad must be beaming."

A third baby could bring Stacey and Sophie closer than ever, according to a source.

"Mrs Hinch was over the moon to announce her pregnancy and loved that her friend Stacey was one of the first to congratulate her," the source exclusively told us. "They have such a lovely friendship and are so alike in every way - including when it comes to parenting."

It's thought that Stacey and Sophie - who are both from Essex - first bonded over cleaning and organising, and Mrs Hinch praised Stacey for being the one to help her deal with overnight success and being in the spotlight.