Strictly Come Dancing couple confirm split after three years of marriage

They are still going on tour together

Author: Alex RossPublished 15th Mar 2018

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen and Kevin Clifton have announced they have split up following three years of marriage.

After weeks of speculation that the couple had ended their relationship, Kevin confirmed the sad news during an interview this morning (Thursday 15th March).

Speaking on a BBC radio show, Kevin told the host, "Privately we are not together anymore but professionally we are stronger than ever before.”

He then added, “Dance is how we came together and is what glues us together."

The dancer then added that they are still great friends despite the break-up, with Karen adding, "We have such strong chemistry and it’s about entertaining and inspiring. At the end of the day it’s about giving back to fans. We’re feeling very positive."

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Kevin and Karen first met each other back in 2013 when they were both hired as professional dancers for the popular dancing show. After starting a romance, the pair then tied the knot just two years later after Kevin proposed to Karen on her birthday.

Rumours first started to circulate that their marriage could be over at the end of last year, when Kevin was spotted on the Strictly tour without his wedding ring, amid reports that Karen was in a new relationship.

However, Karen and Kevin seemed to silence the speculation by announcing a joint dance tour together earlier this year.

The pair are set to tour the UK for the second time as they take their 'Karen and Kevin Dance 2018 Tour' to the likes of Manchester, Liverpool, York, Gateshead and more.

But for anyone thinking the tour may be a little awkward now they couple aren't together, think again. They've both stated that professionally they are 'stronger than ever', so it's set to be a great show!

Both Karen and Kevin are also expected to return to the next series of Strictly Come Dancing when it returns later in the year.