Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton welcome first child with sweet announcement
Lovely news!
After first meeting on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2018, Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton have announced the lovely news that they are now parents, after Stacey gave birth to a healthy baby girl!
The happy couple announced the news on Instagram, with Stacey posting a photo of an envelope with the words 'Minnie's parents' written on it.
She captioned her photo: 'Our Daughter is here. My little masterpiece! I'm COMPLETELY OBSESSED. Love you Minnie, Love you Kev x'.
Celebrities and fans alike were quick to congratulate the couple, with TV presenter Dermot O'Leary writing: 'Huge congrats xx', and Bake Off winner Candice Brown saying: 'ayyyyyyyy so many congratulations ❤️'. (sic)
Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse also wrote: 'Congratulations guys ❤️❤️❤️ !!!! Exciting times ahead !! All the best ❤️❤️❤️'.
Meanwhile, fans also left messages with one writing: '🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 MINNIE!!!!!! Congratulations mum and dad, and well done Minnie for choosing two legends for parents ❤️❤️❤️'.
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Taylor Lautner and Taylor Lautner
Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Taylor Lautner, announced they are expecting their first child in a cute post in March. The pair, who posed for photos in a field alongside their baby scan, wrote: 'What's better than two Taylor Lautners?🤍'. (sic) In June, the couple then announced they are expecting a baby girl.
Sam Aston and Briony Gardner
Coronation Street's Sam Aston is expecting his fourth child with wife Briony Gardner, announced via a hilarious Instagram video. The clip shows him dragging his three children across the floor; as they exit, the youngest holds ultrasound pictures. He captioned it: 'Here we go again… baby Aston #4'.
Sam, who has played Chesney Brown since 2003, received congratulatory messages from co-stars like Sally Ann Matthews and fans praising the creative reveal.
Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco announced in June that she's expecting her second child with her fiancé Tom Pelphrey. Sharing the news on Instagram, she wrote: 'completing our little family , what a dream come true ! 💖 This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways , but wow we are so grateful for this moment!! Little sissy on the way!!! @tommypelphrey girl dad for life 🎀 and yes, the last pic is our dainty princess giving us the middle finger!🤦🏼♀️😆'. (sic)
Oti Mabuse
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse announced the lovely news in June that she's expecting her second child with her husband Marius Lepure. Posting the news to her Instagram page, Oti told her followers: 'Plot twist… 💛👶🏾We thought we had our hands full already, but life had even bigger plans. Baby No. 2 is joining the dance party, and our hearts (and house) are about to get a whole lot fuller'. (sic)
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman
Anne Hathaway announced the news that she was expecting on Friday 19th June 2026. The actress shared a video on Instagram showing herself wearing a cropped white top and long skirt, showing off her baby bump.
Leigh-Anne
Leigh-Anne Pinnock has announced she is expecting her third child, sharing a cute video accompanied by her song 'Heaven'. The singer, who is already mum to twins, with her husband Andre Gray, announced the lovely news writing: 'As one chapter ends, another begins 🥹💚'. Although she's not announced her exact due date, in early September, Leigh-Anne confirmed she's now into the third trimester.
Ciara and Russell Wilson
American singer Ciara announced in September that she's expecting her fifth child, her fourth with her husband Russell Wilson! The couple announced their news on Instagram in a cute video, with Ciara writing: 'One more person to Love 🖐🏽🥺🖤'. (sic)
The pair, who first met when they were paired on the 2018 series of Strictly, revealed they were expecting their first child back in August last year.
Sharing a snap of herself cradling her bump, Stacey told fans: 'Gaaaaaaang.....
'We are having a baby! 🤪
'So bloody delighted.
'Kev, you're magic, I love youuuu. ❤
'(Was becoming impossible to hide and if one more person asks me if I've had my t-ts done in LA I'm gonna scream 🤣
'Here goessssssss 🤪'. (sic)
Although Stacey first met professional dancer Kevin during her stint on Strictly, the pair were both in different relationships at the time, with things not materialising into a relationship until they were both single.
Since going public with their romance, it's safe to say Stacey and Kevin have kept their relationship mostly out of the limelight, admitting they like to keep their life private.
Congratulations to Stacey and Kevin on the birth of their baby! 👶
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