Former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Kevin Clifton made a delightful appearance on Monday's episode of BBC Morning Live, where he shared a heartwarming update about his family life with partner Stacey Dooley and their young daughter Minnie.
Kevin Clifton's Career and New Role
The 43-year-old performer, who left the hit BBC One dancing show in 2019, has since been busy with multiple stage productions, including UK tours of Strictly Ballroom and Chicago. Currently, he is preparing for the upcoming tour of the hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert, in which he plays the role of Tick. During his interview on Morning Live, Kevin discussed this new role and his ongoing passion for the entertainment industry.
Family Life with Stacey Dooley
Kevin has been in a relationship with Stacey Dooley since 2019, after they were partnered together on Strictly Come Dancing. In 2023, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Minnie. During the interview, the conversation sweetly turned to his family life, revealing charming insights into their home dynamics.
When asked if he still watches Strictly Come Dancing despite having left the show, Kevin admitted that he has become a superfan. He said, "Oh yeah, I love it! Me and Stace, and Minnie now as well, have it on the TV. We all love it." This highlights how the show remains a beloved part of their household entertainment.
Minnie's Love for Dancing
Kevin also shared adorable details about Minnie potentially following in his footsteps. He sweetly noted, "Well, she does love dancing all the time. Like whenever there's music on at home or I put Strictly on or whatever, she loves dancing." He elaborated by explaining that he has been showing her rehearsal footage from his current show, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and she eagerly requests it repeatedly.
He added, "She knows all the words like straight away and she's like running around, 'Put the music on dad!' and she's dancing around to it. Yeah, she loves it." This endearing anecdote showcases Minnie's early enthusiasm for music and dance, much like her father.
BBC Morning Live Details
On Monday's show, hosts Louise Minchin and Gethin Jones were joined in the BBC studio by Kevin Clifton, along with other guests such as Dr Xand, Jacqui Joseph, Rick Kelsey, and Maria Tsiatsiani. Earlier in the episode, Louise revealed that BBC Morning Live will be airing on its new home of BBC Two this week due to Winter Olympics coverage on BBC One.
BBC Morning Live airs on weekdays at 9:30am on BBC and BBC iPlayer, providing viewers with a mix of entertainment, news, and lifestyle segments.
