Susan Calman details 'fraught' discussion with Strictly's Kevin Clifton: 'It was horrific'

Kevin Clifton was one of the most popular dancers on Strictly - until he decided to walk away from the hit show that made him famous.

Joanne Clifton, 36, appeared on Strictly Come Dancing until 2016 when she left the show on a high after winning the Glitterball trophy with Ore Oduba.

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Kevin Clifton has announced an unexpected career move.

Kevin Clifton has opened up on leaving Strictly amid lockdown. Kevin announced he would be leaving Strictly Come Dancing back in March, but could Kevin make a return to the show?In a recent interview with the Guardian, Kevin has opened up on returning to Strictly amid lockdown.Kevin was set to join his sister Joanne on tour their tour Burn the Floor that was scheduled to start this June.

Kevin Clifton has teased that he may return to Strictly Come Dancing.

Stacey Dooley, 33, opened up on BBC Radio 5 live today as she filled in for regular host Chris Stark alongside Scott Mills.The former Strictly Come Dancing champion, recalled attending a work trip with a "high brow" TV exec that resulted in her having "split" trousers.Scott initially read out a story about a listener called Rowan, who had once slipped while climbing a tree.He said: "The most ridiculous thing that's happened to Rowan, she was once climbing a tree, slipped and fell off a branch, but was saved when another branch got caught on her shell suit bottoms."Stacey interjected: "Shell suit bottoms."Scott continued: "She was left hanging upside down, swinging from the branch, with her naked butt sticking out.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones, 31, said she doesn’t think there is a need to replace Kevin Clifton, 37, and AJ Pritchard, 25, after they announced their departures earlier this year.AJ and Kevin left the show to focus on other work commitments.Katya said she was surprised to learn they had decided to leave, but supports their decision.She exclusively told Express.co.uk: “I was shocked, but also they have their dreams, they have things they want to achieve so I'm very happy for them.“It was the same with Jojo (Joanne Clifton), she won and then decided to leave, yes we were shocked when she wanted to leave but now she’s doing musical theatre.Katya Jones: Strictly pro addresses dating after Neil Jones split“Of course, she had

Strictly Come Dancing 2018 winner Kevin Clifton, 37, recently revealed he would consider returning to the BBC competition on one condition.The dancer quit the programme in February after being one of the show's professional dancers for seven years.It comes as comedian Susan Calman joined Kevin on his podcast The Kevin Clifton Show to discuss her thoughts on whether she would return for one of Strictly's Christmas specials in the future.Susan divulged: "I do think that if I was to do a Christmas special or something now, I think I would be less frightened of it."Because it's walking down those stairs, on a Saturday, it's live television.

Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton enjoyed a rare night out together on Thursday, after spending the past few months together at home during the lockdown.

Stacey Dooley and her then boyfriend were over the moon when she was first accepted for Strictly Come Dancing.

STACEY Dooley has a stylish London lovenest with boyfriend Kevin Clifton that's full of flowers, candles and luxurious fittings. The 33-year-old Strictly winner has shared several pictures of her place on Instagram for everyone to see - and it's beyond dreamy.

Samba - Wonder Woman #TheKevinCliftonShow podcastA post shared by Kevin Clifton (@keviclifton) on Charleston - If You Knew Susie 7.50 amA post shared by Kevin Clifton (@keviclifton) on Comedian Susan has said in the past that appearing on the programme pushed her out the comfort zone.She told the Afternoon Show previously: "I was standing there dressed as Wonder Woman about to strut and do a samba."I thought, 'What are you doing Calman?'"Nevertheless, such doubts were quickly squashed by her fellow Strictly devotees."Every time I went out there, I thought, 'Last year I was sitting on my sofa watching it."'I'm doing it for all those people sitting at home on their sofas wishing they were on Strictly Come Dancing'."Kevin and Susan have

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Neil Jones, 38, let comedian Chris Ramsey, 33, into a little secret of his after responding to the comic's podcast announcement on Twitter today.The BBC dancer told the host not to "tell anyone" after some surprising information was exposed online.It comes after Chris told his 510,000 Twitter followers he and his wife Rosie Ramsey won an award for their podcast S****d, Married, Annoyed, at the star-studded British Podcast Awards yesterday.The stand-up comedian tweeted last night: "YOU DID IT!!"Thanks so much for voting guys.

Strictly Come Dancing professional Karen Hauer, 38, has revealed she would like to be part of the BBC show’s first same-sex pairing.

Karen Hauer has put her hand up to create history and be one half of Strictly Come Dancing's first same-sex pairing.

Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley, 33, has revealed why one of her fellow celebrity contestants thought she was expecting a baby with her now-boyfriend Kevin Clifton, 37.The BBC champion set the record straight while speaking to former EastEnders actor Jake Wood, 47, and boxer Spencer Oliver, 45, on their podcast Pound for a Pound.It comes after Jake, who starred on Strictly in 2014, mentioned to Stacey how he owed her and Kevin a "congratulations" after misinterpreting one of Stacey's text messages.The soap star divulged: "And listen, Stacey, we've got to give you a congratulations as well to you and Kevin."You're expecting a little baby," to which Stacey began to explain why she isn't actually pregnant.The BBC documentary

Kevin Clifton, 37, was called out by his girlfriend Stacey Dooley, 33, after ex-EastEnders actor Jake Wood revealed they had met up at popular celebrity haunt, The Ivy.The professional dancer was “outed” over his trip to the restaurant when he made a brief appearance on the Pound for Pound Boxing Podcast alongside Jake and Spencer Oliver, while the duo interviewed Stacey.Spencer got onto the subject when he told the documentary filmmaker: “Me and Jake were talking about this before and I don’t know if Kevin’s there or what, but we’ve met up with Kevin once in The Ivy.”The former professional boxer explained the pair met with Kevin because he was interested in getting involved in boxing himself.Following the revelation, Stacey couldn’t

Stacey Dooley, 33, has expressed her honest thoughts about her boyfriend Kevin Clifton's "penis" nickname after the former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer revealed all the details on Twitter last night.

Stacey Dooley, 33, has discussed how she feels when she realises she is on “totally different pages” with some of the families she stays with for her W documentary, Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over.The programme aims to show what life is like in Britain today, as the star spends 72 hours in the company of different families and extraordinary characters.Stacey, who won Strictly Come Dancing with her now-boyfriend Kevin Clifton, 37, in 2018, opened up about how she feels about any disagreements she has with the people she meets while filming the documentary.During an appearance on the Pound for Pound podcast with Jake Wood and Spencer Oliver, the journalist got onto the subject when she was asked by the former EastEnders actor: “What’s the idea of

Amanda Holden's warning to husband after wrong move[LATEST]Kevin Clifton: Stacey Dooley's beau says 'everything is up in the air'[STRICTLY]Jeremy Clarkson slams Michael Palin’s knighthood remarks[ROYAL]The Strictly favourite also took to Instagram and shared a snap of her outfit while seated in her office at home.She captioned the photo: "Polka dot kinda day in the home office! Haha! Why not dress up at home? Switch things up!"Really enjoying this time to myself & with @aljazskorjanec at home! Hope you’re all keeping well! Sending my love on this #TerrificTuesday."It comes after the couple recently revealed they had been going through a "tough" time during lockdown.The Strictly stars are usually on a busy schedule but following the

Strictly Come Dancing winners Kevin Clifton, 37, and Stacey Dooley, 33, looked back at their finale dancers from two years ago, and clashed over one of the decisions the bosses had made.The latter spoke out on what element she thought was "s**t".Kevin and Stacey discussed their final dances on the show and explained which ones they loved the most.The ex Strictly pro explained to his listeners on The Kevin Clifton Show podcast: "So then we were heading into the final."We got the judges' pick, we got the one we wanted," to which Stacey responded with: "Yeah I loved the foxtrot."Kevin, who was one of Strictly's professional dancers for seven years until he quit earlier this year, added: "The Grimbsy foxtrot was the one we wanted for the judges