He has been plagued with rumours of marital woes for weeks, as he and wife Karen Clifton are reportedly set to spend Christmas on opposite sides of the Atlantic.
But Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin was still smiling on Sunday, as he exited a Cinderella ballet performance still sporting his wedding ring.
The 35-year-old dance professional beamed as he exited the venue in the capital after meeting up with Louise Redknapp, amid claims he has been hired to choreograph her career comeback.
Still smiling: Strictly Come Dancing pro Kevin Clifton has continued to sport his wedding ring, this week, amid claims he has been hired by Louise Redknapp for choreography
Kevin looked relaxed in an all-black ensemble as he chatted on his phone while out and about in the capital.
The dancer kept a low profile as he met up with pal Louise, amid claims by a source saying his hiring has caused ‘a stir’ in their respective marriages.
The claims came shortly after the pair were spotted out together in a London bar on Sunday evening shortly after it was claimed Karen had rang Louise’s husband Jamie to warn the footballer of the dancer partners’ friendship.
Beaming: Kevin attempted to keep a low profile as he met with Louise last Sunday amid claims he has been hired to choreograph her career comeback
Dancing into drama? Louise Redknapp allegedly hired former dance partner Kevin as the official choreographer for her career comeback – despite claims their ‘bond’ caused troubles in both of their marriages
According to The Sun, a source revealed: ‘Kevin and Louise clearly have such a strong bond and enjoy working together. They know their latest link-up is bound to cause a stir but they’re being professional.
‘Louise is determined to make a success of her music comeback so wanted a trusted ally in Kevin on her team.’
The mother-of-two soared to fame when she sung in British R&B group Eternal, who debuted in 1993 with their quadruple-platinum studio album Always & Forever.
In 1995, the former So You Think You Can Dance judge embarked on a successful solo career, selling over 15 million records worldwide.
Way back when: The mother-of-two soared to fame when she sung in British R&B group Eternal, who debuted in 1993 with their quadruple-platinum studio album Always & Forever
The former girlband member, who has reportedly separated from former footballer Jamie Redknapp, was seen out with the professional dancer following claims his wife Karen allegedly warned Jamie to keep his wife away from him.
Joined by pals, the group seemed laid-back as they sipped wine and chatted away in a London bar on Sunday evening, appearing totally at ease together having formed a close friendship during their stint on last year’s Strictly.
Karen allegedly urged Jamie to keep his wife away from her husband when the footballer rang her with concerns of an affair during a heated phone call.
On the dance floor: The pair proved to be an undeniably strong dance team when they reached the final of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing last year
Warning: They claim the Strictly Come Dancing professional, 35, had been ‘very upset’ at the time of the call and had told Jamie to ‘try and keep Louise’ away from Kevin, accusing the singer of ‘ruining’ her marriage
Despite the claims, Louise and Kevin looked unfazed as they headed out with pals – with him going low-key in a baker boy cap and she, looking stylish in a leather jacket with her hair and make-up minimal and pared-back.
They claim the Strictly Come Dancing professional had been ‘very upset’ at the time of the call and had told Jamie to ‘try and keep Louise’ away from Kevin, accusing the singer of ‘ruining’ her marriage.
After becoming aware of Louise ‘texting’ Kevin, Jamie reportedly decided to reach out to Karen, with the source claiming: ‘He made the decision to call Karen without Louise’s knowledge, which was a very hard thing for him to do.
Break up: The 43-year-old Eternal singer’s marital woes have been well-publicised with their split frequently hitting headlines
Happy days: Karen Clifton has jetted to America to spend Christmas with her family shortly after her husband Kevin was seen spending time with Louise Redknapp
The Venezuelan dance specialist appeared to put her alleged marital distress on hold as she jetted to America to enjoy Christmas with her family.
The dancer was seen larking around with her nieces in a series of Instagram snaps as she reportedly prepares to spend her first Christmas away from her husband in their two years of marriage – although she still sported her wedding ring in one image.
Kevin and Karen married in an idyllic ceremony in July 2015, with a bevy of superstar guests however earlier this year they were first hit with reports of strife.
Speaking about his wife after their wedding, Kevin said: ‘We have such a good laugh together all the time. My life wouldn’t be what it is today if it wasn’t for Karen. She’s perfect. She’s always been my best friend.’
Happier days: The couple married in an idyllic ceremony in July 2015, with a bevy of superstar guests however earlier this year they were first hit with reports of strife
Karen is said to have become embroiled in an affair with accountant Stuart Wood however the couple are said to have split at the end of last month.
Insiders told The Sun: ‘It was never a long term thing and Karen realises that she made a mistake. She ended things with Stuart shortly after the news broke. He is heartbroken as he thought they had a future together’.
‘Karen will fly to New York and spend it with her family while Kevin plans to travel up to Grimsby to be with his. Right now they are just trying to get through the last two weeks of Strictly and then need some space.’
They will get back together after Christmas and decide what they are going to do. Right now their marriage hangs in the balance and their future together as a couple looks very uncertain.’
Taking a little break: The stunning star is said to be unwinding away from her love woes