Kevin Clifton has opened up about a personal battle he had been facing in a recent post about how he turned his life around. The Grimsby-born Strictly star recently welcomed his first child, Minnie, into the world with partner Stacey Dooley, citing his new family as the reason his fortunes had turned around. Thanks to them, Kevin said he had been 'celebrating the most wonderful past five years'. Kevin and Stacey began their relationship in 2018 after winning
Strictly Come Dancing together. Kevin then left the show in 2020 after deciding to enter the world of musical theatre, having secured a role in Baz Luhrmann's stage show, Strictly Ballroom. Read more: Hugely popular Louth Teenage Market to return - with free stalls On
Instagram, Kevin wrote: "Don’t like to talk about it too much in public but a few years ago i wasn’t always doin as well as I always tried to make out. Today I’m celebrating the most wonderful past 5 yrs." Kevin shared a series of photos from the last five years, the first one showing him looking bedraggled and unfocussed, followed by a piece of paper which read: "Just remember five years ago, you dreamed about where are you now." Kevin shared a photo of himself looking bedraggled (Image: Instagram) He then shared a photo of himself and Stacey staring adoringly at their daughter as Kevin held the tot in his arms. Other photos showed Kevin strutting his stuff on stage and lifting the glitterball trophy with Stacey. Journalist Stacey commented on the honest post: "My angel. We love you endlessly." The dancer replied: "Love you and Mins." Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas wrote: "Proud of you @kevinclifton." Sister and former co-star Joanne Clifton simply commented: "Proud of you." Their daughter Minnie was born in January (Image: Instagram) Other Strictly performers Kelvin Fletcher and Johannes Radebe also rushed to give their support. Meanwhile, a fan and follower wrote: "You are amazing and always give everything to whatever you put your mind & soul to...lots love xxxxxx" Another wrote: "Even being able to admit it and share is very brave and important!" Stacey has previously described Kevin as "an angel" and "the kindest man I've ever met." READ NEXT: The award-winning Cleethorpes businesswoman who hasn’t let autism hold her back Charity hero spends 20 years volunteering at Race For Life in memory of beloved mum Scunthorpe man hoping for dream wedding after tragic
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