Kevin Clifton tells BBC bosses he’d consider returning to Strictly after coronavirus hammered his earnings

KEVIN Clifton has told BBC bosses he’d consider a return to Strictly Come Dancing after the pandemic hammered his earnings. The professional dancer, 38, quit in March after seven years to focus on his theatre career but the industry has since been decimated by coronavirus. An insider said: “Kevin’s had conversations with the BBC and […]

KEVIN Clifton has told BBC bosses he’d consider a return to Strictly Come Dancing after the pandemic hammered his earnings.

The professional dancer, 38, quit in March after seven years to focus on his theatre career but the industry has since been decimated by coronavirus.

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Kevin Clifton has told BBC bosses he’d consider returning to Strictly after coronavirus hit his earnings[/caption]

An insider said: “Kevin’s had conversations with the BBC and said he’d consider returning to the show in the future.

“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.

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

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The pro dancer quit the show to focus on his theatre career [/caption]

Last month Kevin admitted that he regretted leaving when he did because of how the pandemic had affected his workload.

Kevin was gearing up to play the lead role in Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood’s new production, Strictly Ballroom, when the virus struck.

The West End musical has now been postponed until 2021.

Kevin, who won the show with his now girlfriend Stacey Dooley, 33, in 2018, said: “I think if I’ve learned anything it’s you never close the door.

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Kevin won Strictly with his now girlfriend Stacey Dooley[/caption]

“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 anymore.”

The Ballroom pro joined the Strictly Come Dancing line up in 2013 and quickly became a fan favourite – being handed the moniker Kevin from Grimsby because of his Northern accent.

When Kevin quit he said in a statement: “To me Strictly always has been and always will be the best show on TV and has been an absolute dream and honour to be a part of.

“Pre 2013 I used to watch every week. Now I look forward to returning to being a fan and cheering on my friends who keep dancing.”

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