Strictly Come Dancing's Kevin Clifton on fatherhood and living the dream

Kevin Clifton tells Mary Cate Smith about fatherhood, finding love on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, and playing his dream role on stage

Kevin Clifton: a ballroom-dancing veteran, ascended to the peak of the artform

Strictly Come Dancing winner and new dad Kevin Clifton is reeling. His friend and mentor, the competitive dance judge and former professional, Len Goodman died suddenly on April 22.

“I didn’t even know he was poorly. It was a real shock. I’ve known him most of my life and he knew my parents from when they used to dance. He is a real legend and will be sorely missed.” A gurgle chimes in the distance and his voice lights up.