Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton are once again working with each other in a professional capacity after seven years. The couple met when they were partnered up on the 2018 edition of Strictly Come Dancing.
They relocated to Merseyside in 2023 with their daughter Minnie and have been dating since 2019. Earlier this year, the couple announced they will star together in a new production of hit play, 2:22: A Ghost Story. The tour will see the happy couple reunite in a professional capacity for the first time since they won the BBC dancing show.
Earlier this week, both Stacey and Kevin shared pictures from their first day working together again. Posting a selfie, Kevin wrote: “Day 1 back working with this little fella again. Last time was 7 years ago @sjdooley @222aghoststory.”
As rehearsals for the two gets underway, the documentary maker has shared an insight into behind the scenes. Wearing a similar outfit to her partner, Stacey wrote on Instagram: “Siiiiiiick to the back TEETH of being his influencer.” The couple wore a casual look of flannel shirts and baggy pants.
In response to the playful dig, Kevin responded: “For context. She bought this shirt 15 mins after i bought mine. She put it on after she saw me put mine on this morning.”
Fans saw the funny side of the interaction, with one writing “does he expect us to believe this?” Another said “Mum and Dad twinning and winning. It’s up for debate who copied who though!”
Further responses were: “It’s one of those ‘who wore it better” and “Stacey wins for sex appeal and Kev wins for sass.” Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story is returning for audiences to enjoy.
Stacey reprises her role from her stage debut in the 2024 West End production, with Kevin joining her in venues across the country throughout 2025. They’re joined by Grant Kilburn (2:22 A Ghost Story) as Ben and Shvorne Marks (Three Little Birds, Get Millie Black) as Lauren.
Kevin fears the couple may have some disagreements as they portray clashing spouses Jenny and Sam in the supernatural stage show from August until November.
Kevin explained Stacey is able to leave her alter ego at the stage door, whereas he has to “live and breathe” his characters. Therefore, he may bring Sam home with them, which he joked could cause their relationship to end.
Speaking on an episode of the All That Chat podcast, Kevin said: “We’re not a very argumentative couple – touch wood – we don’t argue a lot.
“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.
“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.”
Stacey recently praised the people of Liverpool and referred to herself as an “honorary Scouser” after a friendly encounter in the city. The family moved to to the city so the former Strictly contestant could be closer to her mum.