Strictly’s Dianne Buswell reveals her seven-word reaction to being paired with now-boyfriend Joe Sugg
Strictly Come Dancing 2024 was a ground breaking year for Dianne Buswell, winning the show with her celeb partner Chris McCausland after joining in 2017. Although the Australian dancer had been in three finals, one with now-boyfriend Joe Sugg, she had never lifted the glitterball until this year.
However, another life changing year for the star came in 2018, when she was paired with YouTube sensation Joe Sugg. The pair got on like a house on fire, and struck up a relationship that is still going strong to this day. This year, the show celebrated its 20th anniversary, and to go along with that, BBC released a show titled Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years with accounts from professional dancers and celebrities who had previously taken part.
Speaking on the start of their journey together, Dianne recalled: “When I was first partnered with Joe, I was buzzing! I was like ‘Oh yeah I’m going to get so many Instagram followers!’” Joe who was sitting on the sofa next to her could be seen bursting out laughing upon hearing Dianne’s revelation.
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“Is that why everyone was floating around me at the start?” he questioned as Dianne joked: “Duhhh!”
“I admire your honesty,” laughed the social media star. Although the pair reached the final in the 2018 series they were beaten to the glitterball by Stacey Dooley and her now partner Kevin Clifton. Joining them in the final were Faye Tozer and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts.
Joe and Dianne went public with their relationship at the end of the series, as Joe posted on Instagram in December 2018: “I may not have won the glitter ball, but I’ve won something a million times more special.”
Ever since, Joe has remained Dianne’s biggest supporter, posting an adorable snap with Chris, Dianne and the glitterball last week. In the caption, he wrote: “There are no words to describe how proud I am of you both @diannebuswell @chrismccauslandcomedy, Last night was an absolute movie. You made us laugh, you made us cry and you proved to the world that you are good enough and you can achieve anything the doubters say you can’t and more.
“Chris I thank you for making this year so special for Dianne and I could not be happier that you’re the partner she finally lifted the glitterball with. Dot, it’s been a long winding, road full of ups and downs for 7 years but you have shown pure determination & dedication and you finally got there in the best way possible and everyone has been able to see how amazing you are and what an incredible teacher you are this year. You are both inspirations and have the nations hearts, on behalf of everyone, thank you.”
