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Evening Standard
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Strictly fans get emotional at Joe Sugg's sweet reaction to Dianne Buswell winning a BAFTA
Buswell also shared a joke from McCausland, who wasn't present to receive the award: "Chris did have something he wanted me to say, and that is 'after 22 years in comedy, he wins a Bafta for dancing'."
Perth Now
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Aussie dancing queen ‘shaking like a leaf' during major TV triumph
An Australian ballroom dancer has been left 'shaking like a leaf' after claiming a coveted television award in Britain overnight. Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell won the BAFTA TV Awards' memorable moment gong for her waltz with comedian Chris McCausland, the show's first blind contestant. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Aussie dancer Dianne Buswell claims BAFTA win. The pair danced to You'll Never Walk Alone during the 2024 series of the BBC program, which they ultimately won. 'In one minute and thirty seconds of a dance, I feel like this told such a story — a story of hope, determination, resilience and vulnerability,' Buswell said. 'I had something completely different that I was going to say but somebody asked me outside what I thought of when I was doing that dance. 'Honestly, I held Chris' hands and I was set off from the minute we started because he closed his eyes and he smiled a smile that 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 just so thrilled that we have this.' It was a first BAFTA win for both Buswell and McCausland. The award was decided by public vote and Buswell said she was 'shaking like a leaf' as she collected it. McCausland did not join his co-star at the ceremony but he did have a light-hearted message, which Buswell delivered. 'Chris did have something he wanted me to say and that is after 22 years in comedy he wins a BAFTA for dancing,' Buswell said. 'He said: 'Di, I'll take it, but please let them all know it hurts'.' Dianne Buswell gave a heartfelt speech as she collected her BAFTA award for memorable moment. Credit: John Phillips / Getty Images for BAFTA Buswell said she feels like her dance with Chris McCausland 'told such a story'. Credit: Dave Benett / Getty Images Buswell's boyfriend Joe Sugg, a YouTube star who she met when they were partnered together during the 2018 series of the show, was in tears while listening to her deliver her speech. Buswell and McCausland's dance was nominated alongside moments from Bridgerton, Gavin and Stacey, Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Rivals and The Traitors. 'That BAFTA is SO deserved. What Dianne Buswell achieved with Chris McCausland was nothing short of extraordinary,' one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter. 'She's also an absolute delight.' The Aussie dancer is originally from Bunbury, south of Perth in WA. She previously appeared on Australia's Dancing with the Stars before moving to the UK in 2017.
7NEWS
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Australian Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell picks up BAFTA alongside dance partner Chris McCausland
An Australian ballroom dancer has been left 'shaking like a leaf' after claiming a coveted television award in Britain overnight. Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell won the BAFTA TV Awards' memorable moment gong for her waltz with comedian Chris McCausland, the show's first blind contestant. The pair danced to You'll Never Walk Alone during the 2024 series of the BBC program, which they ultimately won. 'In one minute and thirty seconds of a dance, I feel like this told such a story — a story of hope, determination, resilience and vulnerability,' Buswell said. 'I had something completely different that I was going to say but somebody asked me outside what I thought of when I was doing that dance. 'Honestly, I held Chris' hands and I was set off from the minute we started because he closed his eyes and he smiled a smile that 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 just so thrilled that we have this.' It was a first BAFTA win for both Buswell and McCausland. The award was decided by public vote and Buswell said she was 'shaking like a leaf' as she collected it. McCausland did not join his co-star at the ceremony but he did have a light-hearted message, which Buswell delivered. 'Chris did have something he wanted me to say and that is after 22 years in comedy he wins a BAFTA for dancing,' Buswell said. 'He said: 'Di, I'll take it, but please let them all know it hurts'.' Buswell's boyfriend Joe Sugg, a YouTube star who she met when they were partnered together during the 2018 series of the show, was in tears while listening to her deliver her speech. Buswell and McCausland's dance was nominated alongside moments from Bridgerton, Gavin and Stacey, Mr Bates vs the Post Office, Rivals and The Traitors. 'That BAFTA is SO deserved. What Dianne Buswell achieved with Chris McCausland was nothing short of extraordinary,' one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter. 'She's also an absolute delight.' The Aussie dancer is originally from Bunbury, south of Perth in WA. She previously appeared on Australia's Dancing with the Stars before moving to the UK in 2017.
Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly wins public voted BAFTA - after being snubbed from main category
Strictly Come Dancing was noticeably snubbed from the Best Entertainment Programme award category for the first time ever - but succeeded in scooping the Memorable Moment gong Strictly Come Dancing picked up an award at the 2025 TV BAFTAs thanks to a public vote after being snubbed in other categories. The long-running dance show was in the Memorable Moment category which was voted for by the public. The show had been snubbed from the Best Entertainment Programme category for the first time in its history after enduring a string of scandals. But the drama surrounding the light entertainment show did not appear to put off the public who voted Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland's waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone as the most memorable moment in TV. Dianne was at the ceremony to pick up the gong - which recognised a special dance routine with her celebrity partner, blind comedian Chris. The winning couple's 'blackout' dance, which went viral on social media, saw McCausland place his hands over Buswell's eyes as the room faded to black, mimicking his everyday experience. When the lights returned, McCausland, 47, was spinning around with Buswell on his shoulders as pyrotechnics flared in the background. 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 Buswell said: 'Chris did have something he wanted me to say, and that is 'after 22 years in comedy, he wins a Bafta for dancing'.' The moment won over scenes that aired on The Traitors, Rivals, Bridgerton, Gavin and Stacey and Mr Bates vs The Post Office. Strictly is normally up for the Best Entertainment Programme but has been snubbed this year for the first time ever in the show's history. Instead, the Entertainment Programme is made up of nominees The 1% Club (ITV1), Michael McIntyre's Big Show (BBC One), Taskmaster (Channel 4) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC One). Last year, Amanda Abbington, 51, alleged she was subjected to "inappropriate, mean, nasty bullying" in a "toxic environment" while she was a contestant on Strictly in 2023. The BBC upheld "some, but not all" of the allegations made by Amanda about her dance partner Giovanni Pernice – who has always denied the accusations. The Bafta TV Awards show began in Traitors style with Alan Cumming wearing the well-known dark cloak in the Scottish Highlands castle. Cumming, who described himself as the 'devilishly handsome' host of the US Traitors, was summoned to the Traitor turret and asked to host the Bafta TV Awards this year. The host wore a dark Traitor cloak donned with an embellished letter C on the front, despite joking that he would 'not wear one of those drab cloaks'. The Scottish actor said that accepting the role of host would be 'the 12th biggest honour of my life'. He was required to take on the 'Bafta's oath' in which he was asked whether he would 'swear that should someone's speech go on for too long you will be willing to cut them off regardless of status?' to which he quickly quipped 'I do'. He was then asked: 'Do you swear that none of your outfits will suffer a wardrobe with malfunction?' 'I do. I did the best of my ability. But you know, whatever pops out, pops out,' Cumming replied. He also swore that he would not swear on-stage, but did not promise if he would avoid foul language off-stage. 'On stage, I will have the vocabulary of a nun. Offstage that'd be more like a trucker,' he joked. The Bafta TV Awards 2025 are being held at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Baldwin County's Amber Buswell wins Remarkable Women award for her contributions
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Throughout March, we highlighted nominated by you for leading, inspiring, and contributing to the Gulf Coast. Now, is announcing our Remarkable Women winner, Amber Buswell. Pensacola woman arrested after ShotSpotter recognizes shooting: police For the big reveal, WKRG News 5's made a surprise visit. You may remember her story. 'I adopted my daughter's best friend. She was 14 at the time; really bad home situation,' Buswell said. Buswell is the founder of Shorty's Safe Haven, a ranch in Baldwin County where at-risk girls and horses meet. 'We bring them together to offer a place of hope,' Buswell said. 'Our motto is where hope lives.' Shorty's has been changing lives for young ladies and animals in need since 2020. 1 arrested after Monday afternoon chase: Mobile police 'We bring girls ages 10 to 18 together with mainly horses,' Buswell said. 'They go out, they catch them, they groom them. The horses can tell when the girls are anxious or, you know, maybe in a bad mood. 'And by the time they leave here, you know, 2 to 3 hours later, they have a smile on their face. They have forgotten about whatever bad things happened that day.' That's why her loved ones nominated her, and we chose her as this year's Remarkable Women winner. 'There are so many wonderful people in this community, but I got [chosen]. That's awesome,' Buswell said with tears of joy. Next up for her is a three-day trip to Los Angeles to represent the Gulf Coast alongside other women making a difference in their homes around the country. 'I'm excited. I love my community. So I'm very excited to represent, and especially in L.A.,' Buswell said. Woman's murder charge upgraded after boyfriend stabbed to death at Mobile apartment A big congratulations to Amber Buswell! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
