Strictly's Stacey Dooley says Kevin Clifton has 'let her down' after returning home
Stacey Dooley met partner Kevin Clifton when they took part in Strictly Come Dancing together in 2018. Their relationship blossomed and they are now parents to daughter Minnie
Stacey Dooley says Kevin Clifton 'let her down' when he returned home from tour
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Stacey Dooley says Kevin Clifton has 'let her down' after he returned home from work empty-handed.
Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin, 42, has recently been away performing in the musical Chicago. It has left Stacey at home 'hanging out' with daughter Minnie.
Journalist Stacey says she likes Kevin to make a 'fuss' about her whenever he's back home. On the Off Menu podcast, Stacey was asked if Kevin had brought her any gifts back from his travels.
She replied: 'Not really, he's really let me down there hasn't he. Got to pull your socks up, got to try harder, make an effort.'
Stacey went on to reveal that she enjoys it when Kevin makes a fuss over her on Valentine's Day. It came as the professional dancer bought her and Minnie matching necklaces to mark the occasion.
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton
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Discussing her fondness for Valentine's Day, she explained: 'Some girls do get the ick, but not me, I need fuss, fuss, fuss. I just love treats.
'I just love a treat. I'm expecting a bouquet, not red roses obviously, but like a luxe bouquet, Kev's actually very romantic, he bought me and Minnie matching necklaces.'
She joked: ''If you don't get me anything for the 14th, you are dumped'.' Before explaining that Kevin also bought the youngster a bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day this year.
She added: 'She got a bouquet off her dad. You've got to set the bar higher so when she's older, she doesn't go for a man who won't buy her anything for Valentine's Day.'
Stacey revealed Kevin bought her flowers for Valentine's Day
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Stacey however admitted she isn't a fan of chocolate as a gift. It came as comedian Ed Gamble explained he bought a box of Lindt chocolate balls for his wife Charlie.
Stacey said: 'I'd rather nothing than a box of Lindt balls.' To which Ed replied: 'Well, wait until you hear this, I've done half of those balls, she's not had one.'
Luton-born Stacey met Kevin when the pair won Strictly Come Dancing together in 2018. The pair went official with their relationship in January the following year.
They announced Stacey was pregnant with Minnie in 2022, welcoming the youngster in January 2023. The family recently relocated from London to Liverpool, with Stacey often sharing glimpses of their dream home on social media.
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Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton
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It meant the family were closer to Stacey's mum, who grew up in Merseyside. Speaking to the ECHO, Kevin said: "Stacey loves looking at houses on the internet. Looking at interiors and stuff is her favourite thing to do.
"She just happened to have seen something she liked and thought 'oh it's not too far away from my mum'. We went and had a look and the second she walked in was like 'I love it and I can really see us living here'. It all happened really quickly and we love it." He added: "Our little girl is going to be raised as a Scouser."
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