Kevin Clifton

Kevin James Clifton (born 13 October 1982) is an English professional dancer and actor. He gained recognition as a professional dancer on the BBC TV series Strictly Come Dancing, where he worked as an assistant choreographer. Clifton has also appeared on Burn the Floor. He won the sixteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2018 with his celebrity partner Stacey Dooley. Clifton, nicknamed 'Kevin from Grimsby' by Sir Bruce Forsyth, announced his departure from the show in March 2020 to focus on other areas of his career. He started dancing ballroom and Latin as a child, taught by his parents, former World Champions Keith and Judy Clifton.More