Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell has given fans an intimate glimpse of her pregnancy journey, posing backstage in the sheer black catsuit from a previously filmed routine. The 36-year-old Australian dancer, who is expecting her first child with partner Joe Sugg, shared a series of radiant snaps from the Elstree studios where the BBC show is filmed.
A Secret Pregnancy and a Stunning 'Growth Chart'
In a heartfelt caption accompanying the photos, Buswell explained the significance of the outfit. "Back when we filmed this number I hadn’t told any of the pros that I was pregnant yet it was my little secret," she wrote. "Last night I found my outfit on the rack and thought I would do a growth chart."
Tenderly placing a hand on her pronounced bump, she added with joy: "He’s certainly grown." The striking images contrasted her current silhouette with her figure at the time of the original filming, showcasing her blossoming pregnancy.
Professional Powerhouse Performance
The catsuit was originally worn for a professional group number performed on Sunday's results show. Buswell was joined by her co-star, Nadiya Bychkova, 36, who matched her in the same sheer, backless outfit.
The powerful routine was a rendition of 'The Cell Block Tango' from the musical Chicago, featuring the main cast and ensemble. It captivated the studio audience and viewers at home, who flooded social media with praise.
One fan on X declared: "I’ve never seen a serve like that," while another wrote: "That pro number... omg absolutely incredible." A third awestruck viewer posted: "My jaw is on the floor, strictly female pros I love you."
Musicals Week Shake-up and a Shocking Dance-Off
The photos emerged following a dramatic Musicals Week, which saw the five remaining celebrities perform on Saturday night. Former Love Island star Amber Davies and her partner Nikita Kuzmin topped the leaderboard with a perfect score of 40.
The other scores were as follows:
- Balvinder Sopal & Julian Caillon, Lewis Cope & Katya Jones, and George Clarke & Alexis Warr all tied with 35 points.
- Former Lioness Karen Carney and Carlos Gu were at the bottom with 34 points.
However, Sunday's results show delivered a major surprise. Favourites Lewis Cope and Amber Davies found themselves in the dreaded dance-off. After both couples performed again, the judges chose to save Amber and Nikita, meaning Lewis Cope and his professional partner Katya Jones were eliminated from the competition.
The decision left many viewers devastated. One expressed their disbelief on X: "Lewis was arguably the best dancer this show has seen in years so what the f**k." Another commented: "Well that ends my interest this year. Lewis, you were outstanding."
Amidst the competition drama, Dianne Buswell's joyful pregnancy reveal offered a moment of pure, celebratory warmth for the Strictly family and its fans.
