Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell has delightfully announced that her baby bump has finally 'popped', sharing an update with her fans on Wednesday. The 36-year-old, who is expecting her first child with her partner Joe Sugg, 34, confessed that getting dressed for the hit BBC show is becoming increasingly difficult.
A Growing Bump and Dressing Dilemmas
In a playful social media video, Dianne showcased her pregnancy journey. She was seen wearing a sleek, black fitted one-piece, accessorising with sunglasses and miming the words, 'No body is going to know...'. The dancer then turned and walked away from the camera, deliberately displaying her profile, before adding with a laugh: 'They're going to know.'
She captioned the post, 'Getting dressed for rehearsals is getting a little harder these days,' a sentiment many expectant mothers will recognise. Dianne is making Strictly history as the first professional to compete while pregnant, though her journey with celebrity partner Stefan Dennis was cut short when he was forced to withdraw due to an injury. Despite this, she has remained an active part of the show, performing in group routines with her fellow professionals.
A Heartwarming Family Revelation
The update comes shortly after Dianne shared the incredibly sweet moment she and Joe told her family, who live in Australia, about her pregnancy. In a heartwarming Instagram clip, the couple broke the news over a FaceTime call.
The video shows Dianne and Joe in the corner of the screen, holding up a sonogram. Her father, Mark, is initially seen in a state of shock, while her mother, Rina, becomes ecstatic the moment she realises what they are showing her. The clip also features the couple sharing the happy news with her brothers and their families back in Australia.
Dianne's caption read: 'It's hard being away from my family especially times like these ♥️ but there reactions are a vision I'll have forever!' She added, 'Haha dad was very much shocked in the beginning and thought we were pranking him. @joe_sugg'.
Defiant Response to Online Trolls
Dianne has also recently shown her resilient spirit by hitting back at online critics. In a defiant Instagram post, she performed a energetic dance, complete with a cartwheel, dedicating it to those who 'can't watch a pregnant girl dance.'
Her caption was a powerful statement: 'For all the people saying they can't watch a pregnant girl dance! I just can’t help it when I hear the beat.' The post was immediately flooded with supportive messages and heart emojis from her fans.
Furthermore, at the end of last month, the dancer furiously clapped back at unfounded claims that Stefan Dennis's exit from the show was 'planned' to accommodate her pregnancy. Taking to her Instagram Stories, she firmly denied the rumours, asserting that despite her pregnancy, she has more energy than ever.
