Stacey Dooley reveals she loves snuggling up in bed every night - but not with partner Kevin Clifton

Stacey Dooley reveals she loves snuggling up in bed every night - but not with partner Kevin Clifton Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By JESSICA JANES FOR MAILONLINE Published: 01:51 BST, 6 April 2025 | Updated: 01:52 BST, 6 April 2025 e-mail View comments Stacey Dooley has said her and partner Kevin Clifton 's sex life has taken a backseat since their daughter started sleeping in their bed. However, the TV presenter, 38, says she's not bothered at all, as she's perfectly happy sleeping beside their two-year-old daughter, Minnie.

In fact, the former Strictly star jokingly said of her love life with pro dancer Kevin, 42: 'We need to start remembering how to have sex.' Stacey and Kevin met when they were paired on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing in 2018. Kevin is currently touring the country as Billy Flynn in Chicago The Musical, with the tour running until August.



But Stacey has no plans to change her bedtime routine before his return, as she loves having Minnie by her side overnight. Stacey Dooley recently admitted that her and partner Kevin Clifton's sex life has taken a backseat since their daughter started sleeping in their bed However, the TV presenter, 38, says she's not bothered at all, as she's perfectly happy sleeping beside their two-year-old daughter, Minnie Stacey explained: 'Minnie is in our bed. I am sort of not really ar**d.

I know there's such emphasis on getting kids in their own bed, but I think it's because Kev is away so much anyway. 'What am I doing otherwise? Maybe when Kev is back on the scene, we will start remembering how you have sex. 'Then maybe I would think, Minnie, you're going to have to go and hang out in your own bedroom now.

'For now, Stacey is cherishing every moment with her little girl and even doesn't mind going to bed at 8pm to avoid disrupting Minnie's routine. She shared on the Parenting Hell podcast with comedians Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe: 'Of an evening we'll have something to eat, then I'll put her in the bath. 'We have a bit of a chat, put her PJ's on and we just end up getting in my bed together.

'We watch one episode of Paddington then go to sleep. I am going to bed early, at 8pm. I love it, honestly!' Minnie started getting used to sleeping with one of her grandmothers last year when they babysat while Stacey made her stage debut in 2:22 A Ghost Story in the West End.

In fact, the former Strictly star jokingly said of her love life with pro dancer Kevin, 42: 'We need to start remembering how to have sex' (pictured last year) Stacey and Kevin met when they were paired on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 (pictured) Kevin is currently touring the country as Billy Flynn in Chicago The Musical, with the tour running until August. But Stacey has no plans to change her bedtime routine before his return Stacey added: 'Now she is so used to being taken to bed - in a double bed - and having someone to sleep with. 'It was my mum or Kev's mum and they were going to bed at 8 o'clock, too.

' It comes shortly after Stacey joined forces with partner Kevin on a brand new work project - their first together since Strictly . Documentary maker Stacey and professional dancer Kevin starred in the 16th series of Strictly in 2018, going on to win the show before eventually falling for each other. And now, seven years on, the pair are set to work together again as they've been cast in supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story, which is heading on a UK tour this year.

The pair, who share daughter Minnie, will play married couple Jenny and Sam - the first time that a real-life couple have portrayed the pair in the show's history. While this is Kevin's first venture into the stage role, Stacey is reprising her part of Jenny, which she previously portrayed in the production during a limited run at the Gielgud Theatre in 2024. Previously sharing her excitement to be stepping back into the role, Stacey shared: ‘THRILLED to be slipping back into Jenny’s slippers! Truly.

Stacey explained: 'Minnie is in our bed. I am sort of not really ar**d. I know there's such emphasis on getting kids in their own bed, but I think it's because Kev is away so much anyway' Read More Stacey Dooley joins forces with partner Kevin Clifton for a new work project for the first time since winning Strictly Come Dancing 'I had such a magic few months with 2:22 last year, I couldn’t be more excited to bring this incredibly clever show on the road! And with my Kev! Total dream, come see us! S x.

' Meanwhile, Kevin told of his joy at working with Stacey in the play, having admired the show and Stacey's work in it for some time. He said: 'I’m such a huge fan of 2:22 as a play. I have seen it a number of times and I’ve wanted to play Sam for ages! It’s superbly written, clever, funny and thought provoking whilst always maintaining a danger that kept me on the edge of my seat.

'When Stacey did the west end run I thought she was brilliant and just wanted to be up there with her. Me and Stace playing a couple with a new baby in a new house could not be more perfect! I’m really excited!’ Last month, Stacey also shared a snap of herself and Kevin backstage as she shared her enthusiasm at being part of 2.22: A Ghost Story once again.

She penned: 'JENNY AND SAM 2025. I couldn’t be happier to be back playing Jenny. I had the time of my life last summer on those boards.

It comes as the pair are set to work together again, having been cast in the supernatural thriller 2:22 - A Ghost Story, which will embark on a UK tour this year Last month, Stacey also shared a snap of herself and Kevin backstage as she shared her enthusiasm at being part of 2.22: A Ghost Story once again 'Even tho the real love of my life is infact @donnair..

. @kevinclifton is a v v v stellar close second. LET’S go nail this tour baby! ❤️.

' The tour is set to kick off at the Manchester Opera House on August 4 and continue through to November 2025. The production will also make stops in Bristol, Glasgow, Sunderland, Milton Keynes, Malvern, Stoke-on-Trent, Brighton, Birmingham, Cheltenham, Guildford, Crawley, Southampton, Buxton and Peterborough. A second leg of the tour is set to run between January 8 - June 20 2026, with casting to be announced.

While the remaining cast joining Kevin and Stacey for the first leg is still yet to be revealed. Strictly Come Dancing Stacey Dooley Kevin Clifton Share or comment on this article: Stacey Dooley reveals she loves snuggling up in bed every night - but not with partner Kevin Clifton e-mail Add comment Comments 0 Share what you think No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards.

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