BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell confirms new role away from show
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell confirms new role away from show
Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell has announced some very exciting news away from the BBC dance show as she joins a brand-new digital series.
Strictly Come Dancing enthusiasts are in for a treat as professional dancer Dianne Buswell is set to shine in an entirely new role.
After clinching the Glitterball Trophy at the end of last year with her celebrity partner, comedian Chris McCausland, viewers witnessed BBC favourite Dianne triumph in the competition.
Dianne has graced the Strictly dance floor since 2017, but it wasn't until 2024 that she celebrated her inaugural victory, alongside Chris who made history as the show's first blind contestant.
Yet, there's fresh excitement on the horizon as Dianne is poised to take on a novel challenge beyond the confines of the BBC series, joining a fresh digital project.
The upcoming Bluey Dancealongs will feature the cherished Strictly professional as she delves into the universe of the much-loved children's figure, Bluey.
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In this new venture, Dianne is set to choreograph and appear in a collection of five dance videos, each set to a classic Bluey track and filmed across various iconic locations from Bluey's World, reports Edinburgh Live.
Expressing her enthusiasm for the project, Dianne said: "How cool that I got to go to Bluey's World in Australia to dance in Bluey's house with some incredibly talented kids dancing to some of Bluey's favourite tunes.
"I love the message that Bluey sends out, to not just kids but grownups too. I can't wait to see everybody trying the dance moves at home and joining in the party."
The digital series airs on May 15
As she crafts vibrant and dynamic dance sequences, Dianne will collaborate with young Bluey fans, aiming to captivate and motivate audiences of all ages.
From May 15, enthusiasts of Bluey can tune in to watch the first episode, with subsequent episodes released weekly, each ranging from one to three minutes in duration.
This marks Dianne's second venture with the television hit following an exclusive moment during Children in Need in 2024, where Bluey made a special appearance on the Strictly Come Dancing floor.
Earlier this month, Dianne was overjoyed to receive a BAFTA for the most memorable moment of the year for her dance with Chris on Strictly.
Their Waltz won a BAFTA for memorable moment of the year
(Image: PA )
Their emotive Waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone featured a touching sequence where Chris covered Dianne's eyes as the setting dimmed to darkness.
Upon winning, an emotional Dianne, who accepted the accolade for both, expressed: "In one minute and 30 seconds of a dance, I feel like this told such a story. A story of hope, determination, resilience, and vulnerability.
"This moment meant so much to the both of us, so I'm just so thrilled that we have this."
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Dianne also shared a light-hearted comment from Chris, commenting: "Chris did have something he wanted me to say, and that is 'after 22 years in comedy, he wins a BAFTA for dancing'."
Bluey Dancealongs lands at 12pm on the Official Bluey YouTube and Bluey social channels.
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