Kevin Clifton
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Kevin James Clifton[1] (born 13 October 1982) is an English professional dancer and actor who was a professional dancer on the BBC TV series Strictly Come Dancing, having previously worked as an assistant choreographer.[2] He has also featured on Burn the Floor. He was given the nickname "Kevin from Grimsby" by Bruce Forsyth.[3][4]
Kevin Clifton | |
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Born | Kevin James Clifton (1982-10-13) 13 October 1982 (age 41) |
Education | Caistor Grammar School |
Occupation(s) | Dancer, actor |
Known for | Strictly Come Dancing (2013–2019) |
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Partner | Stacey Dooley (2019–present) |
Children | Minnie Dooley |
Family | Joanne Clifton (sister) |
On 15 December 2018, Clifton won the sixteenth series of Strictly with his celebrity partner Stacey Dooley, who has been his girlfriend since 2019. He appeared in every year's final from when he joined the show in 2013, with the exception of 2017 and 2019. He announced on 6 March 2020 that he was leaving the show, saying that he wanted to focus on "other areas of his career."[5]