Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley lost her Glitterball Trophy hours after she won it.
The 31-year-old TV presenter and her professional partner Kevin Clifton were awarded the prestigious prize during Saturday’s final of the BBC Latin and ballroom dance competition.
However, TV doctor Dr Ranj – who was eliminated from the series in week seven – revealed he thought he misplaced it after “sneaking a picture” with the trophy.
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Speaking on The Telegraph’s Talking Strictly podcast, Dr Ranj said: “Here’s a little secret … so after the after party, I may have snuck a picture with Stacey’s trophy.
“Then there was a message on the WhatsApp group yesterday saying, ‘Has anyone seen my trophy? I left it in the room with all the bags and now I can’t find it.'”
But Stacey managed to find the highly-coveted trophy before things got out of hand.
Dr Ranj added: “I think it was put away for safe keeping.”
On the podcast, the A&E doctor was asked: “You didn’t leave it in the cab did you?”
He quickly replied: “No… I was like, ‘How many drinks did I have?'”
Stacey previously admitted she didn’t believe she could finish in first place because of her lower scores.
She said: “I wasn’t really entertaining the thought of winning. I didn’t think it was possible. It just shows that people at home are enjoying what we’re trying to do. You have to put the extra hours in if you’re not up to scratch with everyone else.”
Kevin added: “We didn’t think we had a chance. After a slightly tough year I’ve had such a good time. I’ve loved Strictly. Stacey has been a joy from day one.”
Following her win, Stacey is getting ready to host BBC One’s New Year’s Eve concert alongside fellow contestant Joe Sugg.
Stacey, who won the series, and finalist Joe will broadcast the live show from Central Hall Westminster on New Year’s Eve.
The programme will be kicked off by Madness performing a number of hits, as well as a collaboration with The Kingdom Choir, before the focus shifts to the live countdown to the clock striking midnight and the fireworks display over the River Thames.
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Stacey said: “2018 has been such a fantastic year for me, working on some hard-hitting documentaries as well as Strictly, has been a real treat.
“Presenting with Joe Sugg at the New Year’s Eve concert with Madness is the perfect ending to such a great year!”
Joe added: “I’m so excited to be presenting with my fellow Strictly pal Stacey Dooley at the incredible New Year’s Eve concert in London with the legendary band Madness… what a great finale to a terrific year. Bring on 2019!”
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