Stacey Dooley ‘warned’ against Kevin Clifton romance by concerned friends

Those close to the Strictly winner have advised her to stay away from Kevin

Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton

by Nathan Katnoria |
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Stacey Dooley’s close pals have reportedly warned her not to pursue a relationship with Kevin Clifton as they fear that a romance with the 36-year-old dance pro could affect her image and damage her career.

Stacey and Kevin are thought to be dating after her ex-boyfriend Sam Tucknott claimed that he found ‘secret texts’ from the Strictly Come Dancing star on her phone but this has led to concerns from friends of the documentary presenter.

“Stacey has plenty of work on at the moment and her agents don’t want that to be affected in the wake of the scandal,” a source close to Stacey told The Sun.

“They’ve quietly suggested that the recent stories could be bad for her image and hope that she will listen to the advice.

“Stacey does what she wants at the end of the day but they think it’s best if she keeps a low profile and that means staying away from Kevin for now.”

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She then broke her silence with a statement on Twitter, neither confirming nor denying Sam’s claims.

She wrote: "Anyone with any adult life experience knows there are 2 sides to every story.

"I haven’t got the time or energy to correct some of the utter nonsense I’ve read on here.

"Re Sam, I loved him v much and only wish him happiness and success going forward."

Stacey is currently in America filming a new documentary while Kevin remains in the UK touring his show Burn The Floor.

Closer Online have contacted Stacey’s representatives for comment.

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