Strictly Come Dancing 2019: Kevin Clifton 'lets slip' celeb partner before new series?
STRICTLY COME DANCING star Kevin Clifton will be back on the dance floor next month in a bid to hold onto the GlitterBall trophy. However, has he given the game away over which celebrity he will be partnered with?
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Kevin, 36, was crowned Strictly Come Dancing champion last year alongside winner Stacey Dooley, 32, after four previous attempts to get his hands on the GlitterBall trophy.
The professional dancer was announced to be returning to the BBC dance show earlier this year and last week, the full confirmed line-up for the series was revealed.
Some of the big names scooped to take part in the show include Anneka Rice, 60, Catherine Tyldesley, 35, and Alex Scott MBE, 34.
It seems however, Kevin is setting his sights on the American sweetheart of the competition Michelle Visage, 50, to be his partner this year.
Really hope she is paired with Kevin Clifton
The RuPaul's Drag Race star and former Celebrity Big Brother UK contestant was the ninth famous face to be confirmed for the line-up.
Having been a fan favourite on the show since he joined in 2014, viewers of the BBC dance show have been expressing their desire for Kevin to be partnered with Michelle.
Although no official confirmation has been made regarding this year’s couples, Kevin has sent fans into a frenzy by liking some tweets speculating he could be partnered with Michelle.
Such tweets include one which read: “Well then this may be the first year of Strictly where I don’t vote for Kevin Clifton… unless he’s partnered with Michelle Visage."
Another wrote: “Ok, one last thing about Michelle Visage being on Strictly Come Dancing. I really hope she is paired with Kevin Clifton.”
Before the line-up was announced, Kevin spoke on BBC Radio Solent about who his dream celebrity partner would be.
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“For some reason, I don't know why, I just like the idea of it, I'd really love to do Strictly with Dawn French," he said.
“I don't know why - I think she would be wicked,” Kevin added, so with the same sparkle and charisma as Dawn, could Michelle be Kevin’s perfect match?
Despite not yet knowing her partner, Michelle has already been thinking about the journey ahead, responding to questions from her fans on Twitter.
Asked: “Do you have a favourite dance already?” Michelle replied: “100% THE PASO DOBLE.”
However, the American sweetheart also addressed her fears about which dance she may have challenges getting to grips with.
“The jive looks sooooooo hard,” Michelle wrote. Could Kevin be the professional to help her conquer the hurdle?
The record is currently being held by former Holby City actor Joe McFadden, 43, who won the show in 2017.
With a total of 1.7million fans combined following her on social media, will a mass support behind Michelle plummet her to the top of the ranks?
Strictly star Michelle came runner-up during her season of Celebrity Big Brother, therefore, is her fate already sealed?
Strictly Come Dancing returns next month on BBC One.