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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Simon Coyle

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Stacey Dooley expecting baby with Kevin Clifton

Strictly Come Dancing Star Stacey Dooley has announced she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Kevin Clifton.

Stacey, who met professional dancer Kevin on the 2018 series of the show, shared the news with her followers on Instagram on Friday - posting a polaroid picture showing her baby bump.

The 35-year-old presenter and documentary-maker wrote: "We are having a baby! So bloody delighted. Kev, you're magic, I love youuuu. (Was becoming impossible to hide and if one more person asks me if I've had my t*ts done in LA I'm gonna scream). Here goessssssss."

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Kevin, 39. responded to his partner with: "Love you". He also posted on his own account - sharing the same picture: "We’re having a baby! And I think my girl @sjdooley looks beautiful pregnant"

Fans and friends were quick to share their joy at the baby news. Graziano di Prima was one of the first to comment: "Whaaaaaaatttt?!!! OMG SO HAPPY FOR YOUUUUU"

Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell wrote: "Congratulations" with presenter Laura Whitmore saying: "So delighted for you guys!! Congrats xxx".

Stacey and Kevin first met when they were paired on the 2018 series of Strictly, which they went on to win.

Months after the show the pair confirmed their romance.

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