Kevin Clifton says he was ‘terrified’ to be away from Stacey Dooley and look after their daughter Minnie on his own during first joint TV interview

Kevin Clifton has admitted he was ‘terrified’ to look after their daughter Minnie by himself while his girlfriend Stacey Dooley worked on Stacey Sleeps Over.

The professional dancer, 41, revealed he had to care for their little girl, 14 months, by himself for three days while Stacey completed the project.

The show focuses on Stacey finding out what life is like in modern Britain by spending 72 hours in the company of a wide range of characters and families.

While filming, the couple revealed that Stacey, 37, was still breastfeeding so needed to be close by to Minnie and Kevin.

Kevin explained to the Loose Women panel on Thursday: ‘Minnie was still being breastfed at the time so we couldn’t be too far away.

Kevin Clifton has admitted he was ‘terrified’ to look after their daughter Minnie by himself while his girlfriend Stacey Dooley worked on Stacey Sleeps Over

The professional dancer, 41, revealed he had to care for their little girl, 14 months, by himself for three days while Stacey completed the project

The professional dancer, 41, revealed he had to care for their little girl, 14 months, by himself for three days while Stacey completed the project

While filming, the couple revealed that Stacey, 37, was still breastfeeding so needed to be close by to Minnie and Kevin

While filming, the couple revealed that Stacey, 37, was still breastfeeding so needed to be close by to Minnie and Kevin

‘I was down the road in a trailer all the time. Looking after Minnie reading the same book over and over again.’

Admitting he was apprehensive to be the sole caregiver to their child for a few days, he said: ‘I was terrified because I was like “you’re going to be there for three days”, what am I going to do?’

Kevin was later asked whether he thinks Minnie will follow in his rhythmic footsteps and become a professional dancer when she grows up. 

He said: ‘It’s a very competitive place you are getting your self worth from something that is objective. With dancing you are competing with other people’s opinions.’

Stacey quipped: ‘In an ideal world Minnie will be a librarian.’

The couple met while competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, going onto win the show, and their romance came to light several months later.

In an interview last year, Stacey has admitted motherhood is her ‘hardest gig ever,’ and for now she and Kevin have ruled out another baby as they feel they are ‘failing’ at being parents.

Stacey also told The Sun how she’s in less of a hurry to marry Kevin as he’s already been married and divorced three times.

Kevin explained to the Loose Women panel on Thursday: 'Minnie was still being breastfed at the time so we couldn't be too far away'

Kevin explained to the Loose Women panel on Thursday: ‘Minnie was still being breastfed at the time so we couldn’t be too far away’

Admitting he was apprehensive to be the sole caregiver to their child for a few days, he said: 'I was terrified because I was like "you're going to be there for three days"

Admitting he was apprehensive to be the sole caregiver to their child for a few days, he said: ‘I was terrified because I was like “you’re going to be there for three days”

Kevin was later asked whether he thinks Minnie will follow in his rhythmic footsteps and become a professional dancer when she grows up

Kevin was later asked whether he thinks Minnie will follow in his rhythmic footsteps and become a professional dancer when she grows up

Stacey said: ‘Marriage has never been massively important to me. Also, it’s well documented that Kev’s done it a couple of times before.

‘So, you do have to bear that in mind, coming down the aisle like, ”Hello everyone, I know what you’re all thinking”. It’s just never been something I’ve dreamt about. But I couldn’t have done this (motherhood) without Kev.’

The star added: ‘I don’t know how people have four children. I’ve had one and am completely failing.’

Stacey had previously reflected on being childless at 35 while living as a nun for the BBC film Inside The Convent, promoting an emotional meltdown to the other sisters.

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