As Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton gear up to share the spotlight once again in the UK tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story, it seems their time on stage might also mark the beginning of another exciting personal journey. According to a source speaking to heat, the much-loved couple are not only preparing to thrill audiences across the country — they’re also hoping this shared adventure will create the perfect conditions for baby number two.
“Since becoming parents, Stacey has often said that she and Kevin barely get any time alone,” the insider revealed. “Their schedules have been so hectic, and looking after a toddler is a full-time job in itself. But Stacey’s been very open about wanting more children, and she’s hoping this summer might finally give them that chance.”
The upcoming tour, which sees Stacey reprising her role as Jenny and Kevin playing her on-stage husband Sam, offers the couple something they haven’t had in a while — time together. And for a couple whose relationship blossomed in the whirlwind of Strictly Come Dancing back in 2018, returning to the stage together might just be the romantic reboot they need.
“Stacey’s excited about being on the road again, but more importantly, she’s excited about spending proper quality time with Kevin,” the source continued. “With her mum stepping in to help with childcare, Stacey is seeing this as a bit of a second honeymoon. She’s genuinely hoping this will be the perfect opportunity to reconnect with Kevin, not just professionally but personally too — and possibly even expand their family.”
Stacey, 38, and Kevin, 42, welcomed their daughter Minnie in January 2023, and both have since spoken candidly about how parenthood has changed their lives. Stacey, who once said she wasn’t sure motherhood was for her, has since admitted that having Minnie was “the best thing I’ve ever done.” She’s described being a mum as deeply rewarding, even more than she expected, and often gushes about her love for her little girl.
“She’s totally obsessed with Minnie,” the insider confirmed. “She never imagined she’d enjoy motherhood this much, but it’s been such a joyful experience for both her and Kevin. They’re hands-on parents and completely devoted. And now, Stacey’s starting to feel like the time might be right to give Minnie a sibling.”
That said, the couple haven’t shied away from sharing the more challenging side of being new parents, particularly the toll it can take on intimacy and personal time. When Kevin was touring with Chicago, Stacey cheekily joked that their romantic life had taken a back seat. “Maybe when Kev is back on the scene, we’ll remember how to have sex,” she quipped in a past interview — a comment that many parents of young children found refreshingly honest.
But now, as the two prepare to travel the country side-by-side once more, there’s hope that they’ll rediscover not just their professional spark, but also their personal rhythm.
“They’ve missed just being Stacey and Kevin, not just mum and dad,” said the source. “This tour gives them a chance to laugh, work, travel, and dream together again. And if it ends with them announcing a second pregnancy — well, that would be the cherry on top.”
Their fans, who have followed their love story from the Strictly dance floor to family life, would no doubt be thrilled at such news. For now, though, the focus remains on the play, on each other, and on soaking up the moments they’ve been too busy to enjoy in recent months.
Whether or not baby number two arrives soon, it’s clear that Stacey and Kevin are entering a new chapter — one filled with creativity, connection, and possibly, a little more chaos in the best possible way.