Stacey Dooley shares insights into her life as a new parent, reflecting on the changes that motherhood has brought since welcoming her daughter, Minnie, with former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton in January 2023.

The 38-year-old has been candid about her experience with co-sleeping and how it has influenced her relationship dynamics in recent months. During a recent podcast appearance on Luke Hamnett’s Live, Laugh, Luke show, Stacey briefly touched on personal relationships following a discussion about her Sleep Over episode with Lily Phillips, an OnlyFans personality known for a documentary where she detailed an encounter with 100 men in one day.

In a lighthearted exchange, TikTok sensation Luke humorously remarked on his own limitations, to which Stacey concurred, highlighting the challenges of intimacy with a toddler in the bed. Stacey later delved into the realities of motherhood, acknowledging the demanding nature of parenting a two-year-old like Minnie, who currently leans towards favoring Kevin, leading Stacey to jest about being “terrified” of her daughter at times.

Recounting a recent incident, Stacey described a moment of confrontation with Minnie, emphasizing the complexities of asserting authority while balancing fear with firmness. In addition to their parenting duties, Stacey and Kevin are juggling their roles in the West End production of 2:22 A Ghost Story, where they portray a fictional married couple.

The duo’s collaboration extends back to their victory in the 2018 season of Strictly Come Dancing, with Stacey noting the shift in dynamics as she now approaches their joint projects with more experience and influence. Reflecting on their contrasting approaches to their work, Stacey highlighted Kevin’s dedication and seriousness while acknowledging her own tendency to inject humor, albeit with sensitivity to Kevin’s commitment.

Don’t miss Stacey and Kevin on The Hit List airing tonight at 6.40pm on BBC One.