Stacey recently moved to Merseyside with Kevin Clifton and their daughter, Minnie, bringing them closer to Stacey’s mum, and it seems she’s a big fan of the city
Stacey Dooley has opened up about her feelings towards Liverpool (Image: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty I)
Stacey Dooley has admitted that it “pains me to say” as she opened up about her feelings towards Liverpool. Stacey recently moved to Merseyside with her partner, former Strictly Come Dancing pro Kevin Clifton, and their daughter, Minnie, bringing them closer to Stacey’s mum and Minnie’s nan.
Indeed, the journalist and documentary maker’s family hails from Speke, while she was born in Luton and spent much of her time 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 on her podcast, What’s The Tea, Amy? In the January episode, Stacey heaped praise on Scousers, saying they “bend over backwards” for you.
Amy said they may have “something in common” and that her guest was wearing the “perfect colour”. Stacey replied: “You never walk alone?”, and Amy erupted into song and pointed out that “Mama’s half-Scouse”.
Stacey recently moved to Merseyside with her partner, Kevin Clifton
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Stacey said: “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 went on to say: “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’s like there’s “Liverpool and the rest of the country”.
Stacey added: “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 confessed she’s “always had an affinity” for Liverpool
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Stacey has shared her appreciation for Liverpool before, describing herself as an “honorary Scouser” after reported warm encounters in the city. She also spoke about her move on the Parenting Hell podcast, hosted by Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe.
She said: “She’s [mum] really hands-on and if she wasn’t on the scene, and I appreciate this isn’t always the way for many people, I think I would really struggle. I don’t think I’d be able to work actually.
“[It was] A mixture of reasons but primarily, she’s our nanny. And I wanted the baby close to her nan and it’s a lovely relationship to nurture.
“The pair of them are thick as thieves. I don’t really exist when my mum’s around. I’m doing the house up. I bought this really beautiful house but it’s so old, it’s on its last legs.”
In other news, Stacey Dooley recently revealed she missed Kevin as she marked her 39th birthday. She took to Instagram to share a personal update to mark the day, noting that it was an “utter treat” to celebrate another year.
She said: “THIRTY FINE TODAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME. What an utter TREAT to be able to celebrate another year.
“All I’m REALLY a***d about is love, health and being surrounded by goodies. Lucky, lucky me. Oh. And boats. Celebrating in Australia, with my baby girl, on a boat filming. Miss you Kev. HERE’S TO MORE LIFE.”
Catch Stacey on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC One tonight (May 2), from 7pm to 8pm.