Kevin Clifton ‘in talks with Strictly bosses for return’ after Covid theatre hit

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Kevin Clifton could make his Strictly comeback, reports say.

The 38-year-old dancer left fans gutted earlier this year with the announcement that he was quitting his role as a pro after seven years.

But now it’s said he’s chatting with telly bosses over a return down the line.

Kevin told in March how he was leaving Strictly to focus on his theatre career, but more recently revealed how the pandemic “all of a sudden” wiped on his on-stage workload.

“Kevin’s had conversations with the BBC and said he’d consider returning to the show in the future,” an insider told The Sun.



It’s said Kevin is considering a comeback

“He absolutely loves Strictly and is still a massive fan of the show.

“There was no bad blood between anyone when it came to Kevin’s departure and he’d be welcomed back with open arms if he wanted to return.”

The source added: “Strictly was a massive part of Kevin’s life and it’s been great for him to know the door has been left open.”

Heartthrob Kevin, who won the 2018 series with now partner Stacey Dooley, floated the possibility of his return last month on his podcast.



Kevin’s theatre work was scuppered by the pandemic



He won in 2018 with celeb partner – and now girlfriend – Stacey Dooley

“Who knows if I’ll go back to Strictly, never say never,” he mused.

“I think if I’ve learned anything it’s you never close the door. You just don’t know how things are going to go.

“I thought I was going to be on stage all year and all of a sudden that’s not happening any more.”

In March, he penned an emotional statement announcing that he was leaving Strictly ahead of the 2020 series.

Last night’s final saw Bill Bailey crowned as the new champ, with Kevin’s pro colleague Oti Mabuse lifting the Glitterball Trophy for the second year in a row.

“To the entire Strictly family,” Kevin penned.



Lifting the trophy with Stacey was among his highlights



He had danced on the show for seven years

“The past 7 years have been some of the most wonderful years of my life. I am grateful to the BBC and Strictly Come Dancing for giving me the opportunity to have been a part of something truly special.

“Since first being called ‘Kevin From Grimsby’ by Sir Bruce Forsyth in 2013 I have experienced the highs of 5 finals, winning a Guinness World record on It Takes Two, the Strictly Arena tour Glitterball and then the ultimate of winning the 2018 series.

“After finishing last series with the Children In Need trophy and the Christmas Special I want to leave on a high and have therefore decided the time has come to move on and focus on other areas of my life and career.



Kevin announced he was leaving Strictly in March

“I want to thank all of the pros for inspiring me every day as well as all of my celebrity partners. The whole team behind the scenes have made always made the Strictly family what it is and the loveliest show to work for.

“Thank you to anyone who has ever voted for me and my partners. It means the world.”

Mirror Online has reached out to Kevin’s rep and the BBC for comment.

Originally from https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/kevin-clifton-in-talks-strictly-23196933

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