Trivia

Has been in a relationship with Stacey Solomon since January 2016, engaged since December 2020 and married since July 2022. They have three children together.

His younger sister is actress Shana Swash who also played his sister in EastEnders (1985) from 2004 to 2006.

Became a father for the 1st time at age 25 when his [now ex] girlfriend Emma Sophocleous gave birth to their son Harry Swash on 16 June 2007.

Is one of 10 EastEnders (1985) actors to have competed in I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (2002). The others, in chronological order, are Danniella Westbrook (Sam Mitchell), Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher) Elaine Lordan (Lynne Hobbs), Dean Gaffney (Robbie Jackson), Marc Bannerman (Gianni di Marco), Lucy Benjamin (Lisa Fowler), Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher), Laila Morse (Mo Harris) and Larry Lamb (Archie Mitchell). As of 2016 he and Charlie Brooks are the only 2 to have won the competition.

Passed his UK driving test at age 33 on July 23, 2015.

Was in a relationship with Kara Tointon (October 2008-May 2010).

He played for English club Millwall Youth soccer team when he was 14.

He trained at The Anna Scher Theatre School in London.

Was going to train as a firefighter before getting a part in EastEnders (1985).

Announced that he had separated from his girlfriend Emma Sophocleous (19 January 2008).

Has Italian, Irish and Scottish heritage.

The son of Ricky and Kiffy Swash, his father, a former London cab driver, died of a heart attack in 1994 when Joe was just 12-years-old.

Is the oldest of three siblings.

Has two sisters, Shana Swash and Casie.

Participated in the reality TV competition I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (2002) in 2008, winning the competition on 5 December 2008.

Appeared in the pantomime "Cinderella", as the character Buttons, which was held at the Central Theatre in Chatham, Medway (December 2008-January 2009).

His mother is close friends with actress Linda Robson.

Is an avid supporter of Arsenal Football Club.

Originally auditioned for the part of Spencer Moon in EastEnders (1985), but after Christopher Parker was cast instead he was given the role of Mickey Miller.

Became the celebrity patron for the charity Meningitis UK (April 2009).

His paternal grandmother Betty died of meningitis in 1999.

Became a father for the second time at age 37 when his girlfriend [now wife] Stacey Solomon gave birth to their son Rex Toby Francis Swash two weeks early on May 23, 2019.

Became a father for the third time at age 39 when his fiancée [now wife] Stacey Solomon gave birth to their daughter Rose Opal Esmé Swash on October 4, 2021.

Became a father for the fourth time at age 41 when his wife Stacey Solomon gave birth to their daughter Belle on February 7, 2023.