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She is expecting her first child with partner Kevin Clifton early next year.
And Stacey Dooley showed off her blossoming baby bump on Tuesday as she stepped out with her beauty for the Strictly Ballroom press night at the Churchill Theater in London’s Bromley.
The presenter, 35, couldn’t help but smile when the professional dancer, 39, who stars in the stage production, gave her a sweet kiss as they caught up with some old Strictly friends.
Kiss me: Stacey Dooley showed off her blossoming baby bump on Tuesday as she stepped out with her beauty for the Strictly Ballroom press night at the Churchill Theater in London’s Bromley
Stacey flashed her pregnant belly under a stylish pink lounge set consisting of wide-leg pants and a roll-up cropped cardigan
The beauty increased her height with a pair of cream heels while showing off a hint of her black bra as she stood for photos.
The presenter wore her rouge locks in a hair claw and brushed aside her face-framing tendrils.
Parents-to-be: The presenter, 35, couldn’t hold back her smile when the professional dancer, 39, who stars in the stage production, lovingly touches her belly
Exciting: The presenter, 35, was all smiles as she posed with her Strictly friends Jowita Przystal, Nancy Xu, Janette Manrara, Aljiaz Skorjanec and Kevin’s sister Joanne Clifton who showed their excitement by pointing at Stacey’s pregnant belly
Amazing: Stacey flashed her pregnant belly under a stylish pink loungewear set, consisting of wide pants and a wrap vest
Excited: Stacey ramped up her height with a pair of cream heels as she showed off a hint of her black bra while posing for photos
Chic: The BBC star has completed her laid-back look with a pair of hoop earrings she coordinated with a yellow handbag
The BBC star completed her laid-back look with a pair of hoop earrings that she coordinated with a freshly polished manicure.
Stacey’s partner Kevin stars in Baz Luhrmann’s musical starring Scott Hastings.
The former Strictly star was seen in a black detailed costume while placing a kiss on his partner’s forehead.
Side profile: The presenter wore her rouge locks in a hair claw and brushed aside her face-framing tendrils
Looking good: Stacey’s partner Kevin stars in Baz Luhrmann’s musical with lead actor Scott Hastings
In Love: The former Strictly star was seen in a black detailed costume while placing a kiss on his partner’s forehead.
Not long to go: Stacey and Kevin prepare to welcome their first child together as they beamed while chatting with friends onstage at the event
The pair were joined in the theater by their fellow Strictly stars who were all gushing about the growing baby.
Strictly speaking stars Jowita Przystal, Nancy Xu, Janette Manrara and Aljiaz Skorjanec all showed their excitement by pointing at Stacey’s pregnant belly.
Janette couldn’t hold back her smile as she knelt on the floor and looked up at the camera holding Stacey’s blooming bump.
Later in the evening, Stacey Strictly met Judge Craig Revel Horwood.
The pair looked excited as they hugged ahead of the gala performance.
All smiles: The mother-to-be beamed alongside pro dancer Aljiaz Skorjanec who looked smart in an all-black ensemble
Having fun! The pair were joined at the theater by their fellow Strictly stars all gushing over the growing baby (pictured left to right Nancy Xu, Janette Manrara, Stacey and Aljiaz)
In costume: The presenter posed alongside former EastEnders actress Maisie Smith who stars next to Kevin on the show and stunned in her dazzling red ruffled dress
Couples snap: Stacey and Kevin (right) posed alongside Maisie and her beau, The Wanted singer, Max George (left) at the star-studded event
Glamorous: The BBC star flashed her growing belly again as she posed with Janette Manrara who looked effortlessly stylish in a silk white shirt and blush pink trousers
Kevin has landed his dream role in Strictly Ballroom, telling GMB during a joint interview with his co-star Maisie Smith last week:
“This is an absolute dream come true to play Scott and Fran in Strictly Ballroom.”
Maisie added: “From day one it just unfolded so beautifully. It’s been so amazing to create it as a team and to see it on stage every night in front of such a reactive audience, it really feels amazing.”
Stacey and Kevin announced their pregnancy news in August, sharing a vintage photo as she rocked her new belly.
She wrote: ‘Gaaaaaang… We’re having a baby! So damn happy. Kev, you are magical, I love you.
(Was impossible to hide and if anyone else asks me if I got my tits done in LA I’m going to scream). Here gosssss.’
Kevin also shared the same photo at the same time, sweetly writing: ‘We’re having a baby! ❤️❤️❤️ And I think my girl @staceydooley looks gorgeous pregnant.”
And to explain her excitement, Stacey appeared on The One Show just days later to tell the good news.
Friends: Later in the evening the beautiful redhead met strict judge Craig Revel Horwood
Nice to see you! The pair looked excited as they hugged before the gala performance
“I’m very happy, I can’t quite believe it,” she excitedly told host Ronan after he congratulated her.
Ronan told the reporter, “We should start by congratulating you, great news today from you and Kevin.”
“Thanks mate, I can’t quite believe it. I’m actually very happy, I feel really happy. Because I’m 35, you never take it for granted,” explains Stacey.
Stacey and Kevin were crowned Strictly Champions in 2018 after winning the hearts of viewers with their incredible partnership — making things romantic after leaving the show.
Expectant mother: The presenter announced her joyful pregnancy news in August and shared a photo holding her new belly