Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Kevin Clifton has revealed how his life has changed in the past five years. The 40-year-old has shared a lovely post that he is "celebrating the most wonderful past 5 years."
In January, Kevin and partner Stacey Dooley welcomed their first child, Minnie. He met the documentary star in 2018 when they danced together on Strictly Come Dancing. The pair won the dance show as they wowed fans week after week. Kevin thanked Stacey for helping him "fall in love with dancing again."
As the Mirror reports, Kevin, who left Strictly in 2020, shared an Instagram post of how far he has come, he wrote: “Don’t like to talk about it too much in public but a few years ago i wasn’t always doin as well as I always tried to make out.
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"Today I’m celebrating the most wonderful past 5 yrs." Kevin shared a number of pictures from the last five years, the first image was him followed by a piece of paper which read: "Just remember five years ago, you dreamed about where are you now."
He also posted a photo of himself and Stacey with their daughter, as well as a picture which showed Kevin strutting his stuff on stage and lifting the glitterball trophy with Stacey.
Stacey commented on the post: "My angel. We love you endlessly." The dancer replied: "Love you and Mins."
Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas wrote: "Proud of you @kevinclifton." Sister and former co-star Joanne Clifton simply commented: "Proud of you."
Fans also rushed to share their support, one wrote: "You are amazing and always give everything to whatever you put your mind & soul to...lots love xxxxxx"
Another added: "Even being able to admit it and share is very brave and important!"
Early this year, Kevin and Stacey became parents to a baby girl, they revealed her adorable name was Minnie.
Stacey gushed over Kevin in a post for Valentine's Day, describing him and Minnie as the "loves of [her] life". She added: "I dunno what I did to get so lucky."
In March, Kevin shared a photo of Stacey with Minnie, to mark Stacey’s 36th birthday. Stacey dressed down in a pair of blue jeans and caramel hoodie, which she teamed with trainers and an orange crossbody bag.
Minnie is seen nestling into Stacey’s neck for a cuddle as she holds her over her shoulder. In the caption, Kevin wrote: "Happy birthday my girl @sjdooley. The most wonderful and beautiful girl in the world.
“Enjoy today, u deserve everything. Love u so much Kev and Minnie.”
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