 In 2012, and again in 2015, Dooley was a member of the judging panel for "The Observer" Ethical Awards.On 16 August 2018, Dooley was announced as the eighth contestant to take part in the sixteenth series of "Strictly Come Dancing"; on 15 December 2018, she was announced as the winner of the series alongside dance partner Kevin Clifton.Following her win, shortly afterwards the BBC announced Dooley as co-presenter of "New Year Live" on BBC One, alongside fellow "Strictly" 2018 contestant Joe Sugg.