Strictly's Kevin Clifton supported by fans as he makes joint announcement with Stacey
Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley met each other on Strictly Come Dancing.
Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton to star in play together
Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley have announced they will be working together again seven years after their victory on Strictly Come Dancing.
The loved-up pair have enjoyed a blissful life together since they partnered and triumphed on the popular BBC One dance show in 2018.
Documentary presenter Stacey and professional dancer Kevin kindled a romance on the dance floor and, after securing the Glitterball trophy, made their relationship public. They have since welcomed their daughter, Minnie.
Now, for the first time since their Strictly win, they are set to collaborate professionally. In March, they revealed plans to share the stage in the critically acclaimed supernatural thriller, 2:22 - A Ghost Story.
The play is embarking on another extensive tour across the UK, kicking off at Manchester Opera House on 4 August 2025 and running until November 2025. The second leg of the tour is scheduled from 8 January to 20 June 2026, with casting details yet to be announced, reports the Manchester Evening News.
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Stacey will reprise her role as Jenny, following a limited stint at the Gielgud Theatre in 2024, performing alongside Kevin, who will portray Jenny's husband, Sam.
With the tour set to commence in Manchester in just a few weeks, Kevin and Stacey have been spotted heading into rehearsals.
On Instagram, with a photo of the duo, former Strictly pro Kevin excitedly announced: "Day 1 back working with this little fella again. Last time was 7 years ago @sjdooley @222aghoststory."
The post sparked a wave of anticipation from fans. One fan exclaimed: "Can't wait to watch you both in it, coming to Manchester next month."
Another echoed this sentiment, saying: "Can't wait to see you both in it."
Someone else revealed their excitement, stating, "Coming to see you in Bristol and am more than excited!" While another looked forward to August, stating, "Looking forward to seeing you in August in Manchester."
Amidst this buzz, Kevin has shared insights about collaborating with his real-life partner, Stacey. While Stacey, aged 38, is adept at separating her stage roles, such as Jenny, from her personal life, 42-year-old Kevin immerses himself entirely in his characters, hinting that Sam might come home with them – humorously suggesting it could spell trouble for their relationship.
Kevin's candid confession came during the All That Chat podcast, where he noted: "We're not a very argumentative couple - touch wood - we don't argue a lot."
He went on to contrast their professional approaches, adding: "I'm sure it'll be fine. But also, Stace and me are very different in that Stace can very much go do her job, do it great, and then leave it at the door and come home."
Kevin admitted to his intense process by saying: "Whereas I'm a bit obsessive and I have to live and breathe the character. I'll probably bring the character home, which might get interesting. It could be the ending of us."
Kevin expressed uncertainty about performing alongside Stacey in their upcoming stage production. He shared his concerns, saying: "When it's your partner in front of you who knows everything about you and all your insecurities and then you start playing this character in front of them ... it's going to be weird. I'm going to have to get over doing it in front of Stace, and she's going to have to get over doing it in front of me."
