Stacey Dooley announces next career move with new BBC series

Stacey Dooley is gearing up to host a brand-new series for the BBC. The TV star, known for her gripping documentary series, will now be going away from the screen as she is set to co-present a new podcast titled 'Famously... On Trial'.

The 37-year-old will team up with Scottish comedian Larry Dean, 34, to delve into a variety of celebrity court cases and scandals that have captivated pop culture. Stacey rose to popularity after winning Strictly Come Dancing back in 2018, when she was paired up with her now partner Kevin Clifton.

The TV personality and pro dancer fell in love - with the pair confirming their romance months after the show ended. Last January, they became first-time parents to a baby girl, announcing the news on Instagram and revealing the newborn's cute name.

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Posting a picture of an envelope which read 'Minnie's parents' on Instagram last year, new mum Stacey wrote: "Our Daughter is here. My little masterpiece!"

Discussing her upcoming podcast series, Stacey shared her thoughts: "The internet pores forensically over celebrity controversies in and outside the courtroom, holding them to account by trial of public opinion.

"With increasingly savvy social media users with immediate access to footage, audio and other evidence from the courtroom, we all live these cases in real-time, and the public voice is louder than ever when any controversy is in the spotlight."

Stacey also noted: "Sometimes, the verdicts reached in the press or on social media are where someone's fate is truly decided." The documentary-maker expressed excitement about examining some of the most talked-about legal dramas.

Stacey enthused: "Larry