For the past eight years, Strictly Come Dancing fans have watched professional dancer Dianne Buswell light up the BBC dance floor with a variety of celebrity partners. From her debut in 2017 with Reverend Richard Coles to her most recent pairing with Neighbours star Stefan Dennis, the Australian dancer has become a beloved figure on the show. However, this year’s competition took an unexpected turn when Stefan was forced to withdraw due to an injury, following an earlier absence during movie week due to illness.
Despite not being in the running for the glitterball trophy this year—having previously won in 2024 with comedian Chris McCausland—Dianne has plenty to celebrate. Before the current season began, the 36-year-old shared the joyful news that she and her partner, Joe Sugg, are expecting their first child. The couple first met and sparked their romance in 2018 when Joe was Dianne’s celebrity partner on Strictly Come Dancing, where they captivated audiences with their chemistry and memorable performances.
This week, Dianne sent fans into a frenzy by sharing a throwback video of one of her and Joe’s iconic routines from their time on the show. In a heartwarming Instagram post, she hinted at recreating the dance with a special twist—inviting their soon-to-be-born baby boy to join them. She captioned the clip, “Who thinks we should recreate this, the 3 of us?” The suggestion sparked an outpouring of excitement and nostalgia from fans, many of whom were stunned to realize it had been seven years since Dianne and Joe’s unforgettable Strictly journey.
Comments flooded in, with one fan writing, “Yesss, would be so special. Can’t believe it’s been 7 years, such a beautiful dance.” Another added, “Can’t believe this was 7 years ago now!!” A third follower echoed, “Can’t believe it’s been 7 years!! Definitely recreate.” Others reminisced about the emotional impact of the original performance, with one saying, “Wow, had forgotten what a beautiful dance this was, what lovely memories you both have, cannot believe it’s been 7 years.” Another gushed, “Oh, definitely. That was such a winning performance… just beautiful. Feel all the emotion with a cherry on the top.”
Amid the bittersweet news of Stefan Dennis’ withdrawal from the competition, Dianne took to social media to share a heartfelt message praising his efforts. She encouraged the Australian actor to hold his head high, noting how far he had come in the competition. In her message, she wrote, “You can go home to your wonderful wife, put your hand out, and say, ‘Would you like to cha cha cha with me?’ The main reason for being on this show was to be able to dance with her, and you can certainly do that now.”
As Dianne looks forward to motherhood, her suggestion to recreate a cherished Strictly moment with Joe and their baby boy has fans eagerly anticipating the heartwarming moment. With her signature positivity and passion for dance, Dianne continues to inspire and captivate audiences both on and off the dance floor.