Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell announced her pregnancy over the weekend, sharing the news in a sweet reveal with boyfriend Joe Sugg.
The pair met when they competed together on the BBC dance series back in 2018, and have gone from strength to strength since.
Now, however, they’ve revealed that they’re starting a family. But what will it mean for Dianne’s involvement in the 2025 series of the dance show, that’s due to start on September 20?
Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg announce pregnancy news
Posting in a joint announcement on Instagram on Sunday afternoon (September 14), Joe and Dianne shared their joyous news.
Set to the tune of Sir Elton John’s Tiny Dancer, the video clip showed the pair painting a portrait. As they turned it round, the painting showed stick figures of Dianne and Joe holding hands with a child. Dianne then cupped her belly, before doting Joe showered her with kisses.
They also revealed that they are expecting a baby boy. The post was captioned: “Our little baby boy. We cannot wait to meet you.”
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Strictly pals react
Dianne’s Strictly bestie Amy Dowden was among the first to comment. She said: “Still screaming, dancing and celebrating! So so happy for you both! Magical. Auntie Ames can’t wait xxxx.”
Shirley Ballas said: “Ahhhh congratulations to you both @diannebuswell @joe_sugg. Such beautiful news.”
Nancy Xu shared: “YEAHHHHH!!!!THIS IS THE BEST NEWS !!!! I CAN’T WAIT TO MEET HIM.”
The official Strictly account also posted and said: “So happy for you both! Huge congratulations from the whole Strictly family.”
Johannes Radebe posted: “Congratulations darling, wonderful news.” Gorka Marquez shared: “Oh this is the best news!!! BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH.”
Vito’s blunder
Pro dancer Vito Coppola made a bit of a blooper as he declared: “THIS IS BELLISSIMOOOOO. The First Strictly Baby. Cannot wait to meet him and I promise to be the best crazy Italian uncle. Congratulation guuuuuuuys I am so so soooo happy for you.”
Dianne and Joe’s baby won’t be the first Strictly baby, as fans have rushed to comment. Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez met on the show and have two kids. Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton also met on the BBC dance show and have a daughter. Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec also have daughter Lyra. And Rachel Riley and Pasha Kovalev have two kids and met on the show.
“There are 10+ Strictly babies Vito,” said one follower. Another added: “Oh there’s a football team of them now Sugg jr will be the newest.” Others leapt to his defence, though. “I think maybe he means while actually dancing on the show,” one pointed out. “The first from his cast since he joined,” another added.
Dianne also defended Vito in the comments. She responded: “He means actually dancing on the show at the same time!”
Will Dianne Buswell still have a celeb partner for 2025?
Dianne announced her pregnancy days before the pre-recorded Strictly 2025 launch show airs. It’s due to air on Saturday night (September 20).
Back in April, Dianne was announced as part of the Strictly 2025 professional dancer line-up. And, according to leaked pairings online, Dianne has been paired with a celebrity.
However, following her pregnancy reveal, fans wondered if Dianne would still take part in the upcoming series in the same capacity.
One fan asked: “Is Dianne still going to doing #strictly now that it’s announced she’s pregnant? I’m so happy for them!!” Another added: “With Dianne having a baby, surely that means she’ll be ruled out from a partner this series?!”
Dianne, who won the last series of the show with comic Chris McCausland, has now responded.
One fan commented: “Is she not doing this season?” Another then replied: “Yes she is, she has a partner.” A third then said: “Doubt she will now.” However, Dianne herself then posted and said: “Why would I not?”
She’s also posted a selfie of herself on the way to dance training today (September 150. Dianne smiled and captioned the pic: “Rehearsal day number 1.”
The Strictly launch show airs on Saturday (September 20) at 6.40pm on BBC One.
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