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Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dianne Buswell's baby bombshell amid plan for kids - 'This is for them'
Dianne Buswell is on top of the world. She's just won a Bafta, she's starting a new tour and she's the reigning Strictly champion. However, Dianne has plans for a new phase in her life too... She's the reigning champion of Strictly Come Dancing, she's just won her first Bafta and she's in a relationship with her former Strictly celeb partner, Joe Sugg. But there's one thing missing from Dianne Buswell 's life – children. Dancer Dianne, 36, has been maternal for as long as she can remember, when growing up in Australia with two older brothers left her yearning for a younger sibling to look after. She filled the void by babysitting her cousins, but she says she'd like kids of her own at some point. 'Ever since I was a little girl, I used to want a little sister or brother,' says Dianne. 'I was always the babysitter for all my little cousins – I've always been a real lover of children. They fascinate me so much.' About to head out on tour with Strictly colleague Vito Coppola, followed by a new series of Strictly, Dianne isn't planning to start a family any time soon, but she's been working on a project she hopes her future kids would enjoy – a series of Bluey Dancealongs. The films will be on the official Bluey YouTube channel and teach children dance routines set to Bluey musical hits. 'I always think that in the future, if I was to have my own kids, that they would be able to potentially watch this,' says Dianne. 'It plays at the back of my mind and that's pretty cool.' The dancealongs were filmed at Bluey's World in Brisbane and afterwards Dianne flew to see her family in Western Australia, where she is from. She's also been on a minibreak to Bruges and a safari trip to South Africa this year with Joe, 33, who she met when she partnered him on Strictly in 2018. But the hard work is about to start with the Dianne & Vito – Red Hot And Ready tour kicking off in June and then Strictly rehearsals beginning as early as August. ' We had a couple of days in Bruges, which was lovely,' says Dianne. 'And Joe and I got to do a trip to South Africa as well, which was incredible – and I got to go home to Australia. I feel like there's a big chunk of work coming up but I definitely have prioritised downtime.' Most celebrities who sign up for Strictly are shocked by the physical toll the dancing takes on them. And even though she's a pro dancer, Dianne says she shares their pain. 'I love moving my body,' she says. 'I do it a lot for mental health and it just makes me so happy, but when I go back to dance, it's a different lot of muscles you're using and you do feel it. When celebrities say, 'Wow, this is intense on my body!' I'm like, 'I understand!' If I've had a month or two off, my body goes into shock mode.' Last winter, Dianne and her Strictly celebrity partner Chris McCausland made an impact on viewers as Dianne taught comedian Chris, who is blind, to dance. At the heart of their routines lay their friendship and shared sense of humour. Viewers rewarded their efforts with the Glitterball Trophy, then they relived their triumph when Dianne collected a Bafta for most memorable TV moment earlier this month. In her acceptance speech, she recalled Chris performing the dance that won them the Bafta, saying, 'He closed his eyes and he smiled a smile I've never seen from him before and that meant it came straight from his heart. This moment meant so much to the both of us, so I'm so thrilled that we have this.' Her speech summed up the special relationship between the pair, which has continued thanks to the success of their podcast Winning Isn't Everything. 'He's so funny,' says Dianne. 'It's definitely a friendship that will last forever, for sure.' Dancing with Chris also taught Dianne an important life lesson. 'Before, I was always looking for perfection,' she says. 'But with Chris, if something wasn't perfect, I almost loved it even more. For people to resonate with it on an emotional level is even more powerful. He taught me that.' Dianne joined Strictly in 2017 and since then she's found love, become a champion and is a fan favourite. She admits it's been a whirlwind that's changed her life. 'I wonder if I didn't join the show, what I'd be doing now,' she says. 'It's mad but it's a ride I've enjoyed.' For Dianne, every Strictly series is different thanks to her changing celebrity partners – and each time she makes it her mission to understand them. I do my research so that I know more about them,' she says. 'But you always find out the most about them when you work with them in the room.' For her, it's about building a connection and transporting it to the dancefloor. She strives to instil a love of dance in her partners. 'You don't want to feel like you're making them dance,' she explains. 'You want them to want to dance. If they're wanting to do it, then you'll be absolutely fine. But you've got to know their limits and choreograph to their strengths.'
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly Come Dancing star lands huge TV role away from BBC show
Professional dancer Dianne Buswell has landed a brand new job for a very different audience away from Strictly Come Dancing following her BAFTA TV Awards win Dianne Buswell has bagged a totally different role away from Strictly Come Dancing. The professional dancer, who picked up a BAFTA TV Award over the weekend, is set to embark on a new venture. She headed to her native Australia for the project, that sees her win over a much younger audience. Dianne has teamed up with hit children's TV show Bluey for a brand new series. The Aussie dancer will star in Bluey Dancealongs, which airs on the official Bluey YouTube channel, and Bluey's social media. Dianne stepped into Bluey's world for the series as she choreographed and starred in five different dance videos. It sees a beloved Bluey song taken to a new part of Bluey's World as fans and invited to take part in the immersive experience. Dianne will not star alone, as she has been joined by young fans of Bluey. She 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." Jasmine Dawson, from SVP Digital, BBC Studios added: "We are thrilled to launch Bluey Dancealongs and bring brand-new entertaining content for fans to engage with on our digital channels. "Partnering with the incredible Dianne Buswell to create these joyful, accessible dance routines perfectly captures the spirit of Bluey — fun and family – and we're looking forward to seeing fans everywhere get moving and join in the fun, no matter where they are." The videos will be released each week from today and last from between one and three minutes. Songs including A Message from the Fairies, Bluey Theme Tune (Dance Remix), Lollipop Yum Yum Yum, Muffin Drive and the recently released Burger Dog will be featured. It is not the first time Dianne has worked with Bluey, as the beloved children's TV character joined her on the Strictly Come Dancing dancefloor last year. As part of BBC Children in Need, Bluey headed to the Strictly ballroom alongside the professional dancers. Over the weekend, Dianne collected a BAFTA TV Award for her and celebrity dance partner Chris McCausland's waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone as the most memorable moment in TV. The winning couple's 'blackout' dance, which went viral on social media, saw Chris place his hands over Dianne's eyes as the room faded to black, mimicking his everyday experience. Dianne gushed: '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.' She added: 'This moment meant so much to the both of us, so I'm just so thrilled that we have this.' Chris was not at the ceremony, but Dianne said: 'Chris did have something he wanted me to say, and that is 'after 22 years in comedy, he wins a Bafta for dancing'.'
Edinburgh Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Strictly's Dianne Buswell says 'I can't wait' as she lands role away from BBC series
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Strictly Come Dancing fans are set to see professional dancer Dianne Buswell in a brand new light. At the end of last year, viewers saw the BBC star clinch the Glitterball Trophy with her celebrity partner, comedian Chris McCausland. Although Dianne has been part of the long-running show since 2017, 2024 was her first win, with Chris making history as the first ever blind contestant. However, it's been announced the Australian dancer is embarking on a new venture away from the BBC show as she's joining a brand-new digital series. Bluey Dancealongs will see the beloved Strictly pro stepping into the world of the popular children's character, Bluey. Dianne will choreograph and star in a series of five dance videos with each one featuring a beloved Bluey song and will take place in a different location within Bluey's World. Speaking about her new role, Dianne had nothing but excitement as she commented: "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." While creating joyful and energetic routines, Dianne will be joined by young fans of the show to inspire and engage everyone. From May 15, Bluey fans will be able to watch the first episode, with the other episodes going live weekly with each video lasting between one to three minutes. This is Dianne's second collaboration with the TV sensation after a world-exclusive moment during Children in Need in 2024, when Bluey was transported directly on the Strictly Ballroom. Earlier this month, Dianne took home a BAFTA for most memorable moment of the year for her routine with Chris on Strictly. Their Waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone saw a poignant moment when the comedian placed his hands over Dianne's eyes while the room faded to black. (Image: PA) Emotional over the win, Dianne, who accepted the award on behalf of both of them, said: "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." In a humorous moment, Dianne added: "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.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Strictly Come Dancing star lands new role in spin off of smash hit kids' cartoon Bluey
is a Strictly Come Dancing champion, and as of last week, a BAFTA winning performer. But the dancer has landed an exciting new TV role, with her cameo appearance in smash hit children's cartoon Bluey announced on Thursday. Tapping into her Australian roots, Dianne has teamed up with the popular show for a new digital series, Bluey Dancealongs. Filmed at Bluey's World in Brisbane, the new spin off series will air on the Official Bluey YouTube, and Bluey social channels and inspire fans to dance. Dianne will step into Bluey's World, to choreograph and star in a series of five dance videos. Each video will feature take place in a different location within Bluey's World, inviting fans into the immersive For Real Life experience. Dianne will be joined by young fans of the show to creat the routines which will turn the much-loved Bluey songs turned into easy-to-follow choreographed dances. '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,' Dianne, who filmed the series during one of her recent trips home, gushed. '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'. Bluey Dancealongs is Dianne's second collaboration with the TV sensation following the moment when Bluey was transported directly into the Strictly ballroom alongside the show's pro dancers for BBC Children in Need in 2024. The creatives behind Bluey have been busy airing a string of short spinoffs whilst the main show is on hiatus after 154 back to back episodes. Back in December the creator of Bluey announced he will step away from the wildly popular Australian children's animated series, leaving fans devastated. Joe Brumm penned a gut-wrenching open letter to parents, confirming 'The Sign' will mark his TV finale for the show, as he now focuses on Bluey's first-ever movie, set for release in cinemas worldwide in 2027. 'I always said I wouldn't keep making the show if I thought I couldn't make any new season as good as the last,' Brumm said. 'This would have been the case for me with a potential season four, so I've decided to take a break from my involvement in the TV series. 'In the event I can't wrap my head around doing more seasons myself, The Sign will mark my TV finale for Bluey and I wrote it as such.' The Aussie animator and director explained how creating the highly successful, award-winning kids' show featuring the fan favourite Blue Heeler puppy has 'completely changed my life'. 'It's been an immensely satisfying thing to be a part of, more than I can really put into words,' he said. 'To walk away from it while it's at such a height will seem crazy to some but, for now, I am finding it difficult to reach back genuinely into that four to six-year-old world and write authentically.' However, Brumm quickly reassured fans that the show will go on without him. 'To be clear, this is not an announcement about the end of the show, but it is an acknowledgment that my focus will be on the film,' he said. The director said his Bluey crew, along with the creative people in his life, have supported his decision to step down from the TV series. 'Working with that wonderful group of people has been the absolute highlight of my animation career and I hope Bluey on their CV is a badge of pride for them,' he said.
