STRICTLY Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell made a sweet reference to her unborn baby on Saturday’s first live show.
The Aussie, who is paired with Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis, took to the Strictly dancefloor for the first time since she clapped back at trolls who said her decision to dance while expecting made them “uncomfortable.”
Strictly Dianne Buswell gave a sweet nod to her unborn baby live on the BBC series[/caption]
She joked how she was wearing blue after she and partner Joe Sugg announced they were expecting a little boy[/caption]
Dianne has clapped back at fan fears over her inclusion on this year’s series[/caption]
Dianne, 36, revealed she was expecting her first child with YouTube star boyfriend and former Strictly partner Joe Sugg, 34, in a sweet video uploaded earlier this month.
It came after she used a variety of techniques to mask her happy news yet she has been forced to dismiss fan “fears” for her wellbeing.
Now the red-head, who performed a Foxtrot to the Neighbours theme tune with her soap star partner, has made a sweet reference to her unborn tot.
Following the pair’s first live dance, Strictly host Tess Daly told her: “Dianne, we can not let you leave the floor without saying congratulations.”
Dianne, who has previously let slip the pair are expecting a baby boy, replied: “Thank you so much!
“That’s why we’re in blue tonight.”
Making clear her remark was in jest she added: “Not really, but lets pretend!”
As the pair headed upstairs to get their results for their routine, Tess’ fellow host Claudia Winkleman then threw a bridal shower for the star.
The couple then scored one of the better scores of the night with 22
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Dianne has been cleared by doctors to compete in the BBC series.
Yet recently she shared a shocking message on Instagram from a viewer who said they wanted her off the show.
The message said: “I don’t want to see her dance being pregnant, it’s already feeling uncomfortable and she’s only starting to show. It’s really not appropriate.”
Shocked by the remark, Strictly favourite Dianne hit back: “I can’t believe in 2025 things like this are still being said.”
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- Nitro from Gladiators will be showing off his dance moves on this year’s show.
- Doctor Who and ER star Alex Kingston has signed up.
- Chris Robshaw, former Harlequins and England rugby captain.
- Eastenders actress Suki Panesar, has moved from Walford to the ballroom.
- Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis has been confirmed.
- George Clarke, a YouTube star, joins Strictly.
- Dani Dyer pulled out with injury and has been replaced by Love Island winner Amber Davies.
- La Voix is the first drag star to join the main series
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink swaps is football boots for dancing shoes.
- Ellie Goldstein became the first contestant with Down’s Syndrome to take part.
- Thomas Skinner is swapping the boardroom for ballroom dancing
- I’m a Celeb winner Vicky Pattison has been announced.
- Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was announced as the last contestant.
- Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn pulled out of the show before the launch date over medical reasons.
But while one troll tried to bring her down, another fan rushed to lift her up.
The flame-haired dancer proudly reposted a heartfelt message from a supporter who praised her for inspiring millions.
The positive message said: “Her dancing pregnant in Strictly this year is nothing short of beautiful and magical.
“Women’s bodies are INCREDIBLE… this will show those who believe women should hide away when carrying a baby that they’re capable of so much more. You’re inspirational and incredible.”
Dianne, who won Strictly last year with Chris McCausland, is said to be eyeing up a spot in the final again this year.
An insider has insisted that Dianne is fully aware of the limitations she may have and is ready to take on the challenge.
Dismissing fan fears, they told The Sun: “Diane would never have turned down Strictly.
“She is making history as the first pregnant star to dance on the show.
“She’s full of enthusiasm and raring to go.
“She’s been giving it her all in rehearsals and is very aware of what she can and can’t do.
“Like the true pro she is, she knows where her limitations will be when it comes to lifts and more complex moves.
“She’s an incredibly active person and it’s important for her to stay fit and exercise throughout this pregnancy, if Dianne wasn’t on the show, she’d still be dancing late into her pregnancy.”
Dianne and Stefan scored an impressive 22 with their Foxtrot[/caption]
Dianne recently clapped back at a fan who suggested her dancing while pregnant made them feel ‘uncomfortable’[/caption]
The couple met on Strictly when Joe was paired with Dianne[/caption]
