TV presenter Stacey Dooley has shared an honest update about her family’s relocation to Liverpool, revealing her true feelings about the move with Strictly Come Dancing star and partner Kevin Clifton and their daughter.
19:02, 02 May 2026Updated 19:02, 02 May 2026
Stacey confessed she’s “always had an affinity” for Liverpool(Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Stacey Dooley has opened up about her genuine thoughts on relocating to Liverpool with her loved ones. The broadcaster recently moved to Merseyside with her partner, former Strictly Come Dancing professional Kevin Clifton, and their daughter, Minnie, bringing them closer to Stacey’s mum.
The documentary maker’s relatives originate from Speke, although she was born in Luton and has spent most of her time living in London. Despite this, Stacey confesses she’s “always had an affinity” for Liverpool.
Her comments came to light during a chat with Amy Jackson Westwick on her podcast, What’s The Tea, Amy?, reports the Mirror.
Stacey recently moved to Merseyside with her partner, Kevin Clifton(Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)
In the January episode, Stacey heaped praise on Scousers, insisting they “bend over backwards” for you.
Amy hinted they might have “something in common” and that her guest was wearing the “perfect colour”.
Stacey replied: “You never walk alone?”, causing Liverpool-born actress Amy to break into song and disclose that “Mama’s half-Scouse”.
Stacey elaborated: “So my mum’s Scouse; my mum…my family are from Speke, so south Liverpool. My nan was scouse…all that side, you know, my grandad, they’re all there. And obviously, I was born in Luton, lived in London most of my life.
“But I’ve always had like a bit of a soft spot – it sounds a bit woo-woo – but I really have always had an affinity. Like, I love, I deeply love, Liverpool.” She continued: “But it’s like when I get off the train, and I’m in Liverpool, and I’m surrounded by Scousers, I feel at home. Like, I do”. Amy described the city as “very welcoming” and that it feels like there’s “Liverpool and the rest of the country”.
Stacey agreed: “I would echo that, honestly. I’ve been up there a couple of years – so we live up there now. Been up there a couple of years, and people just can’t do enough for you. They bend over backwards, do you know what I mean?
“And it’s such…it sort of pains me to say, but it is, it’s night and day, the north and the south.”
Stacey has previously expressed her fondness for Liverpool, branding herself an “honorary Scouser” following heartwarming experiences in the city.
She also discussed her relocation on the Parenting Hell podcast, hosted by Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe.
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