Strictly’s Karen Clifton opens up on split with ex-husband Kevin and says pet dog helped her through ‘hard times’
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Karen Clifton has credited her pet dog with helping her through the tough times split following her split from husband Kevin.
The professional dancer opened up about her life after the break-up, revealing she's relied on pooch Betty to help her cope and how the dog has enabled her to stay friends with Kevin.
Karen, 36, is currently going through a divorce from her partner after confirming their split in March after three years of marriage.
Speaking to she explained: "Betty (and dance) has been the glue that has helped us get through this as friends...
"She is my baby, the apple of my eye.
"It’s been a tough time and I don’t think I would have got through it this well without her by my side.
"I guess I needed her and she needed me.
"Betty was our dog, Kevin loves her, but I am her ‘mummy’.
"It’s been a hard time for both of us and while Kevin and I are no longer together romantically, he still wants to come home to hug Betty.
"She’s been the catalyst to remind us how much we still care about each other."
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In February 2018 The Sun exclusively revealed that the couple were set to divorce two months after their marriage was rocked by Karen having an affair.
Karen was spotted a number of times with Stuart Wood in South West London, near to where she shared a home with Kevin.
But it wasn't until March 14, 2018 that the couple officially confirmed their split.
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