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She was very emotional as she opened upCredit: U

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Stacey is in a relationship with Kevin CliftonCredit: Rex
“I have experienced what it is like to struggle to have a child,” she said in a confessional after speaking about surrogacy with Barrie Drewitt-Barlow.

Barrie was Britain’s first legally recognised gay father, who praised surrogacy in the episode.

“We obviously wanted to expand our family, and last year I fell pregnant and it didn’t go brilliantly,” Stacey added in her confessional moment.

Getting emotional, she added: “It was ectopic.”

Stacey went on: “I am so sorry because this is so predictable.

“I am sat here, crying on a bed.

“It was ectopic, and it was really f***ing difficult.”

She then explained how she had to undergo urgent surgery for an “internal rupture”.

Reflecting on the ordeal, Stacey said: “Of course, when you go through something like that, you are forced to think of alternatives.

“S**t happens, and if you want a bigger family, you have to think how you’re going to do that.”

Stacey Dooley opens up about being a mum
Stacey, 38, is in a relationship with professional dancer Kevin Clifton whom she met in 2018.

The TV presenter and broadcaster met Kevin, 42, when they were paired up with each other on Strictly.

They even lifted the Glitter Ball trophy together when they won the series.

Stacey and Kevin started dating the following year.

They welcomed their first child in January 2023, a daughter named Minnie.

Earlier this year, Stacey admitted in an interview that she would love to have more kids.

“I would like to have more children,” she told The Guardian.

“But it’s not a given, is it?” she added.