EXCLUSIVE IMAGE: Stacey Dooley arrives home after giving birth with her partner Kevin Clifton
Stacey Dooley was seen for the first time since giving birth when she came home from the hospital with her partner Kevin Clifton on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old TV presenter, who revealed on Monday that she had given birth to a girl named Minnie, struck a casual figure as she got out of her car.
Stacey kept a low profile on her walk home as she bundled up in a black leather jacket and matching hoodie.
New mum: Stacey Dooley has been spotted for the first time since giving birth when she came home from the hospital with her partner Kevin Clifton on Tuesday.
Also sporting a pair of black pants, the former Strictly Come Dancing star donned a pair of large black sunglasses.
Carrying a large purple bag, Stacey was seen walking out her front door with dancer Kevin trailing behind.
Kevin, 40, who met Stacey when they became a couple at Strictly in 2018, led Minnie inside, the little girl swaddled in a pink blanket.
The professional dancer sported a dark gray sweater and black sweatpants as he headed home with his girlfriend.
Home again: Kevin, 40, who met Stacey when they paired up at Strictly in 2018, brought Minnie inside, baby swaddled in a pink blanket
Low profile: The 35-year-old TV presenter, who revealed on Monday that she had given birth to a girl named Minnie, struck a casual figure as she got out of her car.
A congratulatory message for Stacey and Kevin was written on the London Underground service information board on Tuesday.
Stacey shared a snapshot of the board on her Instagram, writing: ‘The people are so nice! So much’.
The message read: ‘Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton, on the birth of their baby daughter Minnie. It really is such wonderful news; magical memories will be created and new adventures will be lived with moments to enjoy.
‘From warm hugs, kisses and first words to the moment Minnie first tries on her dancing shoes.
‘Legendary TV host, prom queen and triple threat King Kev now have a little princess to look after.
Casual: Stacey kept a low profile on her walk home as she bundled up in a black leather jacket and matching hoodie
Wrapped Up: Also sporting a pair of black pants, the former Strictly Come Dancing star donned a pair of large black sunglasses
Outfit: Carrying a large purple bag, Stacey was seen walking out her front door with dancer Kevin trailing behind.
“Also, congratulations to everyone around the world on becoming parents to beautiful babies to adore.”
Stacey and Kevin revealed their son was born on Monday when they shared a photo of an envelope addressed to “Minnie’s parents.”
Stacey wrote: ‘My little masterpiece! I am COMPLETELY OBSESSED. I love you Minnie, I love you Kev x’
Kevin shared the same image and wrote: ‘Our daughter is here ❤️❤️❤️❤️ The most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. So proud of you I love you Minnie, I love you Stace x’.
Good wishes: A congratulatory message for Stacey and Kevin was written on the London Underground service information board on Tuesday.
Stacey and Kevin announced the news of their pregnancy in August, sharing a snap of her cradling her tummy on Instagram.
The TV journalist wrote at the time: ‘Gaaaaaaang… We’re going to have a baby! So fucking delighted. Kev, you are magical, I love you.
‘(It was getting impossible to hide and if one more person asks me if I’ve had boobs done in LA, I’m going to scream.) Here you gossssss.
Kevin also shared the same photo, writing: ‘We’re having a baby! ❤️❤️❤️ And I think my girl @staceydooley looks beautiful pregnant.’
And explaining her excitement, Stacey appeared on The One Show just a few days later to talk about the good news.
Baby joy: Stacey and Kevin revealed their son was born on Monday when they shared a photo of an envelope addressed to ‘Minnie’s parents’
Sweet: The presenter said she had given birth to a girl, saying she was “obsessed” with her “little masterpiece” (pictured October)
Adorable: The couple shared matching pictures as they talked about the sweet baby news
“I’m delighted, I can’t believe it,” she emotionally told host Ronan Kemp after he congratulated her.
Ronan told the reporter: “We have to start by saying congratulations, great news today from you and Kevin.”
‘Thanks mate, I can’t believe it. I’m delighted actually, I feel very lucky. Because I’m 35, so you never take it for granted,” Stacey explained.
Pregnancy announcement: Stacey and Kevin announced the news of their pregnancy in August, sharing a snap of her cradling her belly on Instagram
Baby news! Kevin also shared the same photo, writing: ‘We’re having a baby! ❤️❤️❤️ And I think my girl @staceydooley looks beautiful pregnant’
In December 2021, Kevin and Stacey sparked engagement speculation after the presenter sported a band on her ring finger in an Instagram post.
The couple were seen dining and sharing a dessert plate that had the word “Congratulations” etched in chocolate.
Stacey and Kevin were crowned strict champions in 2018 after winning the hearts of viewers with their incredible partnership.
Champions: Stacey and Kevin were strictly crowned champions in 2018 after winning the hearts of viewers with their incredible partnership.
Stacey confirmed her romance in April 2019 when she finally went Instagram official with her boyfriend after weeks of speculation, and four months after winning Strictly Come Dancing.
The duo remained coy about their relationship after ex-boyfriend Sam Tucknott revealed in an explosive interview with Mail On Sunday that their five-year relationship was over.
Stacey took to Twitter early to insist that “there are two sides to every story” after her ex Sam called thrice-married Kevin “a rat”.
Former love: In April 2019, Stacey’s ex-boyfriend Sam Tucknott told The Mail On Sunday that Stacey left him to start a relationship with Kevin.
The TV presenter wrote: “Anyone with experience in adult life knows there are 2 sides to every story. I don’t have the time or energy to correct some of the nonsense I’ve read here.
‘Re Sam, I loved him very much and I only wish him happiness and success in the future.’
Kevin was previously married to professional Strictly dancer Karen Hauer, whom he separated from after three years of marriage and a year before he met Stacey.
Before Karen, Kevin married Clare Craze in 2007 after meeting two years earlier at a salsa bar. They separated in 2010.
Past love: Kevin, meanwhile, married Clare Craze in 2007 after meeting two years earlier at a salsa bar. They broke up in 2010 (pictured in 2009)
Split: Kevin was previously married to Strictly pro dancer Karen Hauer, whom he split after three years of marriage and a year before he met Stacey (pictured in August 2017)