Dianne Buswell has criticized a negative commenter who expressed discomfort seeing her pregnant while participating in Strictly Come Dancing. The 36-year-old professional dancer is set to make history by performing on the BBC show during her pregnancy, following the announcement of her exciting baby news with partner Joe Sugg.
Despite this milestone, an unpleasant individual decided to voice their discomfort, stating that watching her dance while pregnant was inappropriate, even though her baby bump had just started showing.
Responding to the criticism shared on her Instagram Stories, Dianne, who is partnered with Neighbours star Stefan Davis this season, expressed disbelief that such comments are still being made in 2025.
The backlash against the negative comment was swift, with one fan describing Dianne’s dancing during pregnancy as beautiful and magical, highlighting the incredible capabilities of women’s bodies.
Dianne reposted the supportive comment, accompanied by a string of joyful emojis. She and Joe, who met in 2018 on the BBC show, recently shared their baby news on Instagram with an adorable stick-figure illustration signaling their excitement to welcome a baby boy.
During a podcast discussion with comedian Chris McCausland, Dianne mentioned her thoughts on potential baby names before they discovered they were expecting a boy. She humorously shared their consideration of the name “Americus” for a girl, with Joe expressing reservations about it.
The couple is leaning towards naming their baby “Christopher Anton Craig Buswell-Sugg,” although the exact order of names is still under consideration. Dianne assured fans that her pregnancy hasn’t hindered her dance routines, as her doctor has approved her to continue with caution, especially during lifts.
Before revealing her pregnancy, Dianne spoke about the challenges of balancing her demanding dance career with her desire to start a family with Joe. She emphasized their mutual love for children and their plans to navigate parenthood when the time is right.