This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Strictly Come Dancing star Stacey Dooley gives a rare insight into BBC show (Image: GETTY) Stacey Dooley shared the secret to winning Strictly Come Dancing six years after lifting the Glitterball Trophy. The amateur dancer wowed audiences beating Pussycat Doll star Ashley Roberts and Steps bandmate Faye Tozer for the win.
The TV presenter lifted the lid on her experience on the BBC show as the journalist addressed how the programme helped to launch her career and take it to the next level of fame. Stacey, 37, joined Emily Atack on the second series of Soap & Glory's Soaking Up Life Vodcast where she opened up about her time on Strictly. Host Emily asked the documentary maker about her partnership with Kevin Clifton, as she cheekily quizzed: "Were you having secret snogging training sessions?" "No," Stacey replied.
"Nothing that exciting." The presenter was paired with Kevin on Strictly but the couple embarked on a relationship months after the show ended and have since welcomed their daughter Minnie into the world. READ MORE Britain's Got Talent star unveils horror injury after hospital dash during final Stacey Dooley sat down with Emily Atack on Soap & Glory (Image: YOUTUBE SOAP & GLORY) Stacey then dished out her secret to securing the coveted win.
She explained: "[Kevin] was such a good teacher, he's a good egg. I was getting there early because I was so useless.