Why did Kevin and Karen Clifton break up and is he still dating Stacey Dooley?

KEVIN Clifton has become a firm favourite in Strictly Come Dancing thanks to his charming personality and good looks.

His relationship with Stacey Dooley has kept him in the public eye.

When did Kevin Clifton get married to Karen?

Kevin tied the knot with Karen Hauer in July 2015, after meeting in New York while working.

He proposed to her on her birthday on stage as they starred in a touring production of Burn The Floor.

After the pair got married, Karen decided to take on her husband’s last name professionally and is now known as Karen Clifton.

The couple revealed all about their relationship during a game of ITV’s All Star Mr and Mrs for charity.

He was previously married to Clare Craze, but the pair split in 2013 after a three-year marriage.

Why did Kevin Clifton split from wife Karen?

Kevin and Karen Clifton confirmed they were splitting in March 2018.

During the 2017 series of Strictly their communication reportedly “became strained” due to their hectic work schedules and long-distance commutes.

The Celeb Report exclusively revealed in December 2017 that Karen had been dating an accountant as her marriage hit the rocks.

Then in February 2018, The Celeb Report exclusively revealed that the couple were set to divorce two months after their marriage was rocked by Karen having an affair.

Despite the split, the pair remain close and have spoken about their desire to remain friends following their divorce.

Speaking to Hello! back in March 2018, Karen said: “As performers with our fans and as a couple with our family, we have shared so much, so no matter what has happened, we can continue.

“Things don’t have to fall apart.”

Is Kevin Clifton still dating Stacey Dooley?

Kevin is still dating documentarian and TV presenter Stacey Dooley after their romance was first reported in April 2019.

Shortly after Stacey ended it with her ex-boyfriend of five years, Sam Tucknott, it was revealed she had begun dating her former dance partner, Kevin.

Karen broke her silence on her ex-husband’s romance with the filmmaker for the first time in August, 2019.

Speaking to FUBAR Radio about her ex’s new partner, she said: “I don’t really know anything about that.

“When we go in [to rehearsals] we’re literally going crazy with all the routines. But you know what he looks extremely happy, so I’m happy that he’s happy.”

How did Kevin Clifton become famous?

Kevin Clifton is a professional ballroom dancer who is most known for his work with the Strictly team.

Born and raised in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, the star’s mother, father and sister are all also pro dancers.

His sister Joanne starred alongside him on Strictly – and their sibling competitive spirit drove the pair to both make the finals during their tenure on the show.

In 2016, Joanne and her partner Ore Oduba beat Kevin and his partner Louise Redknapp in the final.

In 2018, Kevin won Strictly along with Stacey Dooley, a documentary filmmaker and journalist.

He is also the only professional to reach four grand finals in a row.

In 2019 it was revealed he started dating his former Strictly partner Stacey.