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BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Stacey Dooley shows off growing baby bump as fans speculate gender

Stacey Dooley has given a new glimpse of her growing baby bump as her fans begin to speculate the baby's gender. The Strictly Come Dancing star announced in August that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Kevin Clifton.

The couple met back in 2018 on the BBC dance contest as Stacey, 35, was paired with professional dancer Kevin. The TV personality went on to win the 16th series and also fell in love with her pro partner - with the pair confirming their romance months after the show ended.

Sharing the news of her pregnancy to her one million Instagram followers last month, the documentary-maker wrote: "We are having a baby! So bloody delighted. Kev, you're magic, I love you. (Was becoming impossible to hide and if one more person asks me if I've had my t*ts done in LA I'm gonna scream). Here goes."

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Kevin, 39 responded to his partner with: "Love you". He also posted on his own account - sharing the same picture: "We’re having a baby! And I think my girl @sjdooley looks beautiful pregnant".

Fans and friends were quick to share their joy at the baby news. Graziano di Prima was one of the first to comment: "Whaaaaaaatttt?!!! OMG SO HAPPY FOR YOUUUUU".

Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell wrote: "Congratulations" with presenter Laura Whitmore saying: "So delighted for you guys!! Congrats xxx".

Following the news in August, Stacey has now shared an update of her baby bump with her Instagram followers.

The Strictly star posed in the mirror wearing a stylish bomber-style jacket with a white top exposing a glimpse of her growing bump.

Her fans quickly rushed to the comment section to compliment the mum-to-be and take a guess at what her and partner Kevin's baby's gender could be.

@roxy2401 commented: "Look at your beautiful bump. I hope you and baby are well."

@lawrencewasnaylor said: "Looking good stacey suits you being a baby moma."

jamieson9221 wrote: "Yep definitely a baby BOY sweetie," as @claireywills16 commented: "GIRL."

One follower @j_a_ibna_haten even suggested some names: "Lizzy would be a lovely name or Eliza if Lizzy is not okay with Kevin. or Charlie my next door neighbour has a girl called Charlie Bird .Charlie clifton... or Lizzy clifton.. sounds so nice . Or Eliza Dooley!!!."

The TV presenter is known for her series of documentaries titled Stacey Dooley Investigates on BBC Three where she previous explored social issues concerning child labour and women in developing countries.

In 2018 Stacey published her debut book, S tacey Dooley: On the Front Line with the Women Who Fight Back, which became a Sunday Times Bestseller.

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