Karen Clifton has said the fact she’s wearing her wedding ring does NOT mean her divorce is off.
The professional dancer and husband Kevin were quizzed on Wednesday’s episode of This Morning about why Karen is still wearing the band on her wedding finger.
Her answer was pretty simple: they aren’t yet divorced!
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Karen told Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield: “Well, we aren’t divorced yet.”
Kevin added: “We haven’t really talked about that, to be honest. We are just fully focusing on the tour, really.”
The couple confirmed this month they are divorcing after three years of marriage.
Despite that, they are continuing on the road together with their tour, Kevin and Karen Dance, which kicks off in May.
They told Holly and Phil there had never been any question of cancelling the tour in light of their separation, as it was planned last year.
Karen said: “Absolutely not. That never really crossed our minds. We have been dancing together for seven years and that bond we created as friends, first of all, and then as professional dancers is very strong. So to let go of all that just because our private life didn’t work out the way we wanted it to…”
Kevin added: “Dancing is how we met and what our relationship has been based on, what we’ve always done for the last seven years, and what we will continue doing.”
As for why they chose to publicly confirm their split, Kevin simply said: “There was this big elephant in the room and normally you deal with those things privately, but obviously being on such a massive show, people were talking about it.
“We’re quite positive people in general, so rather than hide behind this big elephant in the room, let’s get on top of it and have a ride around. Just say it and be respectful to all the fans who supported us and want to come and see the show.”
The couple previously insisted they are still “best friends” despite ending their marriage.
And they’ve even suggested the split has unleashed more creativity between them when it comes to their professional dancing.
Kevin told BBC Breakfast earlier this month: “Privately our situation has changed but professionally we’re still dancing together and stronger than ever, really. As I said the other day, dancing is the glue that holds us together and it’s how we met and we’re excited to go on tour.
“Since we’ve been upfront and honest about everything it’s unlocked this new creativity and new ideas coming out. As performers, you want to come from a place of truth, so it has unlocked all this new stuff we’re excited about.”
Karen then said: “It hasn’t changed our chemistry and passion on the dance floor.
“If anything, we’re still best friends and we care about each other and respect each other as performers. This guy is amazing. I can’t believe sometimes I’m dancing with him!
“The energy we want to bring and the positivity. And from the fans as well. They’ve always supported us and it’s great to hear their feedback and to see them coming to support us. It’s fantastic.”
Their new tour kicks off in May and will visit 37 venues across the UK and Ireland.
It’s been described as a “high-energy” evening filled with “sassy tunes, sparkling costumes, compelling storytelling and heart-pounding choreography.”
Full ticket details and information can be found on their official website here.
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