Kevin Clifton is leaving Strictly Come Dancing.
The professional dancer, who won the show with now-girlfriend Stacey Dooley in 2018, won't be back for the next series.
The news was revealed on Twitter, with Strictly saying: "Sadly Kevin Clifton is leaving #Strictly after seven incredible years on the show. Join us in wishing him all the best, @keviclifton. You'll be sorely missed!
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"Kevin has been such a brilliant part of Strictly for the past seven years. From reaching the final an impressive five times, to lifting the Glitterball with Stacey Dooley in 2018, he has provided the show with some fantastic moments, through his exceptional talent as a dancer and choreographer.
"He will be hugely missed by fans and by his Strictly family. He will always be our Kevin from Grimsby."
In his own statement, Kevin wrote:"After finishing last series with the Children in Need trophy and the Christmas special, I want to leave on a high and have therefore decided the time has come to move on and focus on other areas of my life and career.
"I want to thank all of the pros for inspiring me every day as well as all of my celebrity partners.
"The whole team behind the scenes have always made the Strictly family what it is and the loveliest show to work for.
"Thank you to anyone who has ever voted for me and my partners. It means the world."
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He added: "And a special thank you to Jason Gilkison for always believing in me.
"To me, Strictly always has been and always will be the best show on TV and has been an absolute dream and honour to be a part of.
"Pre 2013 I used to watch every week. Now I look forward to returning to being a fan and cheering on my friends who keep dancing."
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