Dianne Buswell First Pregnant Professional on Strictly

Dianne Buswell, 36, announced she and partner Joe Sugg are expecting a baby boy and made history as the first professional dancer to compete on Strictly Come Dancing while pregnant. She returned to the ballroom partnered with Neighbours star Stefan Dennis and the pair performed a Foxtrot to the Neighbours theme during the launch/first live show, earning 22 points and placing eighth on the leaderboard. After their routine the Strictly cast surprised Buswell with an impromptu baby shower—complete with balloons, cakes, a giant teddy and gifts—which left her emotional and thanking colleagues on air. Fans took to social media to congratulate the couple and praise the cast’s support, with many also noting her Aussie accent sounded stronger while partnered with fellow Australian Stefan. The duo later attended the Inside Soap Awards, where Buswell posed on the red carpet with Stefan.