Strictly Come Dancing fans said they felt ‘really blessed’ over Dianne Buswell ‘reunion’ with a fan favourite pro dancer during Lewis Capaldi’s performance on the BBC dancing competition.
The Australian professional dancer, who is expecting her first child with YouTuber Joe Sugg, was competing on Strictly this year with Neighbours icon Stefan Dennis. Branded ‘Team Aussie’, the duo were fan favourites in the early weeks of Strictly.
Sadly, Stefan was forced to pull out of the series due to injury, when he tore his calf last month. He said at the time: “This morning I woke up to the most disappointing day of the time in my Strictly journey.
“Just when I had finally gained the confidence to do well with my dancing in the comp and achieve more great dances along the way, I was told that on Saturday I had torn my calf so significantly that I am now forced to withdraw from the show.
“I can’t tell you how devastated I am to have to leave so prematurely especially, as there has been, and still is, so much love and support from everyone for both Dianne and myself. I owe both the Strictly Family and Dianne a massive debt of gratitude for giving me the opportunity to fulfil my dream of being able to dance with my wife. (When my leg is better).”
Since then, Dianne has continued to play an important role on Strictly, often seen in the Clauditorium providing her colleagues and this year’s stars support. Additionally, she has taken part in a number of routines.
Saturday’s (November 22) live show from the Blackpool Tower Ballroom began with Dianne and the rest of the pros dancing along to a melody of Steps’ biggest hits. It was a joyous moment which arrived prior to the six remaining couples learning there would be no dance-off as a result of La Voix withdrawing due to injury.
When it came time for Sunday night’s (November 23) results show, Dianne was back on the dancefloor to dance along to Lewis’ live performance of his new single The Day That I Die. Dianne was paired with Vito Coppola, who danced with Ellie Goldstein earlier in the series.
Close friends away from the show, Dianne and Vito have gone on tour across the UK in the past with their stage show Red Hot and Ready and with the Burn The Floor company.
Joining the pals in the dance was Lauren Oakley, who was paired with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, and Neil Jones, who did not have a partner. Last year saw Neil dance with iconic singer Toyah Willcox.
Those who were watching Strictly at home rushed to Twitter, previously known as X, to explain why they loved seeing Dianne and Vito back in action together dancing to one of the UK’s most popular musicians.
