Kevin Clifton Shares Heartwarming Family Update with Stacey Dooley

Jordan Hartwell

Published: February 16, 2026 7:19 AM ET

Kevin Clifton Shares Heartwarming Family Update with Stacey Dooley

Kevin Clifton, the former professional dancer from Strictly Come Dancing, shared a heartwarming family update during his appearance on BBC Morning Live. The 43-year-old Clifton, who left the popular dance show in 2019, is currently starring in the UK tour of the musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

Kevin Clifton’s Family Update

In a recent segment, Clifton discussed his life with his partner Stacey Dooley and their daughter, Minnie. The couple, who began their relationship after being paired together on Strictly in 2019, welcomed their first child in 2023.

Clifton expressed his enthusiasm for the show even after leaving, noting that he has become a “superfan.” He enjoys watching the program with Stacey and Minnie, stating, “Oh yeah, I love it! Me and Stace, and Minnie now as well, have it on the TV. We all love it.”

Minnie has already shown a love for dancing, often moving to music at home. Clifton shared, “She does love dancing all the time. Whenever there’s music on, she loves dancing.” He has even introduced her to rehearsal footage from Priscilla, which she enjoys and asks to watch repeatedly.

Upcoming Events and Show Information

While discussing his role on BBC Morning Live, Clifton was joined by hosts Louise Minchin and Gethin Jones, along with a few other guests. The episode also marked a transition for BBC Morning Live as it moved to BBC Two for the week due to the Winter Olympics coverage on BBC One.