She's been the centre of headlines ever since her romance with Strictly's Kevin Clifton emerged earlier this month.
And Stacey Dooley appeared carefree as she stepped out for lunch in Denver, Colorado, while taking a break from filming her new documentary on Saturday afternoon.
The investigative journalist, 32, displayed her flair for fashion as she slipped into a pair of bold wide-leg leather trousers, teamed with a cosy grey turtleneck jumper.
Time off: Stacey Dooley stepped out for lunch in Denver, Colorado, while taking a break from filming her new documentary on Saturday afternoon amid her new romance with Kevin Clifton
Maintaining her chic display, the Strictly champ complemented her look with a pair of snakeskin print slippers.
The filmmaker upped the style ante with her choice of accessories as she toted a patent shoulder bag by Gucci.
With her red tresses styled into a straight fashion, Stacey accentuated her naturally stunning features with minimal make-up.
Style savvy: The investigative journalist, 32, displayed her flair for fashion as she slipped into a pair of bold wide-leg leather trousers, teamed with a cosy grey turtleneck jumper
Love is in the air: The presenter has been the centre of headlines ever since her romance with Strictly's Kevin, 36, emerged earlier this month (pictured in December 2018)
Earlier this week, Stacey's beau Kevin, 36, broke his silence about their budding romance as he paid a gushing tribute to her during the opening night of his Burn The Floor show.
According to a report from The Mirror on Friday, the professional dancer addressed his relationship with the presenter while he was on stage.
Speaking to the audience, he said: 'In the last couple of years I've seen massive upheaval in my personal life and it hasn't always been easy.
All in the details: The filmmaker upped the style ante with her choice of accessories as she toted a patent shoulder bag by Gucci
Tasty: Stacey was in good company as she joined her pals while wolfing down her food
Less is more: With her red tresses styled into a straight fashion, the Luton native accentuated her naturally stunning features with minimal make-up
Off she goes: Maintaining her chic display, the Strictly champ complemented her look with a pair of snakeskin print slippers
'There have been a lot of things thrown at me. At times I've struggled. And the times I've struggled and I was in a bit of a rut I didn't know what to do.'
Adding that he isn't 'the best at dealing with' negative publicity about his personal life and finds it 'difficult', the Strictly pro said it was thanks to producers of his dancing tour that he could be brought back to a place where things 'felt right' again.
As he held the Glitterball trophy they won together, Kevin then went on to say of his new love: 'And thanks to Miss Stacey Dooley, I can finally say I'm the Strictly champion after six years of trying. It's a miracle.'
MailOnline have contacted representatives of Kevin and Stacey for comment.
Gushing: Earlier this week, Stacey's beau Kevin broke his silence about their budding romance as he paid a tribute to her during the opening night of his Burn The Floor show
Giving it a like: While he has been busy on tour, Stacey showed her support from a distance by liking his latest Instagram post from his tour
While he has been busy on tour, Stacey showed her support from a distance by liking his latest Instagram post from his tour.
The dancer's performance comes as it was reported by The Sun that Stacey has been urged by friends to steer clear of him in order to protect her career.
A source told the publication: 'Stacey has plenty of work on at the moment and her agents don’t want that to be effected in the wake of the scandal.
'They’ve quietly suggested that the recent stories could be bad for
