Kevin Clifton has voiced fears he's become 'public enemy number one' after Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley seen in public for first time since romance bombshell with Stacey Dooley.
The thrice divorced dancer caused a stir back in March when his romance with Strictly Come Dancing co-star Stacey was exposed by her now-ex partner Sam Tucknott.
But the rumours of another Strictly curse were finally confirmed this weekend when Kevin and Stacey were spotted looking cosy together in London.
Speaking after the snaps emerged, Kevin said: "I seem to be public enemy number one at the moment.
"I'll get blamed for the Meghan Markle baby as well," he added.
Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley seen in public for first time since romance bombshell
Kevin's comments came after a performance of Burn the Floor at the New Wimbledon Theatre - with Stacey, 32, cheering him on in the audience.
At the weekend, the pair were seen strolling around London together as they grabbed coffee after finally going public with their romance.
Despite the criticism, Kevin has vowed that he will be returning to Strictly.
Calling on fans to ignore “nonsense” claims he could lose his role on the show, he said: “I will be returning to Strictly this year.”
Kevin, 36, added: "I’ve been reading for about four months that I’ve quit Strictly or that I’ve been sacked... I’ve no idea where it’s come from.”
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Stacey and Kevin's relationship had raised eyebrows with viewers as the documentary film-maker's boyfriend Sam had cheered them on all the way to the final of the competition last year.
Stacey and Sam split some weeks later.
Personal trainer Sam later told The Sun he'd discovered texts from Kevin telling Stacey he loved her while they were still together.
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Branding the Grimsby dancer a 'snake', Sam raged: "I have no respect for Kevin whatsoever.
"He comes out and says it's all 'strictly business'. He's a full-on p***k. I've tried to meet him since to get closure but he won't do it."
Stacey responded to the criticism on Twitter , by saying: "Anyone with any adult life experience knows there are 2 sides to every story. I haven't got the time or energy to correct some of the utter nonsense I've read on here.
"Re Sam, I loved him v much and only wish him happiness and success going forward."
