Strictly Come Dancing‘s Dianne Buswell has lifted the lid on dancing while pregnant, describing it as “magical”.

The professional dancer, 36, is expecting her first child and is competing on this year’s Strictly with Stefan Dennis, 66.

Dianne and Stefan missed Movie Week after the Neighbours actor fell ill. But they will be back in the ballroom this weekend and performing a Charleston – one of Strictly Come Dancing’s most notoriously difficult routines.

However, no matter how well it goes on Saturday night, Dianne is certain it’ll be a dance to remember.

Speaking on BBC‘s The One Show, the Australian told hosts Alex Jones and Vernon Kay that she loves every minute of dancing while pregnant.

Dianne Buswell talks dancing while pregnant

Dianne, who appeared on the show alongside Stefan, said: “There is three of us dancing! It’s really exciting and it’s very cool. When I’m out there, I often think, ‘I’ve got a little buddy just dancing along with us!’ It’s really cool, it’s a magical experience.”

Dianne then received congratulations from fellow One Show guests, Hollywood stars Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst.

Dianne she announced her pregnancy alongside her partner Joe Sugg last month. The couple confirmed they are having a boy and he is due in 2026. Dianne has not revealed exactly how far into her pregnancy she is, but a baby’s sex can be determined at around 18 to 22 weeks.

Should Dianne and Stefan make the Strictly Come Dancing final in December, she could be eight months pregnant (which could make performing more of a strain!).

Dianne and Joe have since given fans a sweet update on the pregnancy. Taking to his vlog, Joe said: “It is currently 5am and I’m already wide awake because today was a monumental day.” Dianne asked him why, to which he responded: “Because you’re into the next week of Strictly but this morning was the first time ever that I felt little man kick.”

Smiling, Dianne added: “Yeah he kicked this morning! Little reflexes going strong. He’s giving me little butterflies in my tummy.”

How did Dianne Buswell announce her pregnancy?

Dianne and Joe took to Instagram on the September 14 to tell their fans the good news. The pair often film together on social media, with 33-year-old YouTuber Joe often featuring his dancer girlfriend on his channel.

With their pregnancy announcement video, Dianne and Joe were seen messing around in their West Sussex home painting a picture. When they unveiled the doodle to the camera, the audience could see two stick figures holding a baby stick figure’s hands. Dianne’s figure had been adorned with her signature bright red hair.

Joe captioned his Instagram post: “Our little baby boy! We cannot wait to meet you.”

Friends and fans were quick to celebrate news of a Strictly Come Dancing baby. Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Ellie Leach wrote: “Congratulations, you will be the most incredible parents, so happy!” Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly wrote: “The very best news!”

Some fans were fearful that Dianne’s pregnancy announcement would mean she would not be returning for the 23rd season of Strictly Come Dancing. Assuaging one fan’s fear, Dianne responded directly, saying she was definitely going back to the dancefloor.

How long has Dianne Buswell been with Joe Sugg?

It truly is a Strictly Come Dancing love story for the ages! Dianne met Joe when the pair were partnered together in 2018 when the internet personality took place on the 16th series of the BBC show.

Speculation was rife that the pair were dating while they were dancing, which Joe confirmed after the pair placed second. That series was won by Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton.

“I may not have won the glitterball, but I’ve won something a million times more special,” he said.

The pair went on to confirm their relationship, before moving in together in a £3.5 million Sussex mansion.

Dianne Buswell vows to keep dancing

Dianne publicly called out one internet troll on Instagram recently who claimed it was “uncomfortable” to see the Strictly Come Dancing champion take to the floor.

“I don’t want to see her dance being pregnant, it’s already feeling uncomfortable and she’s only starting to show. It’s really not appropriate,” one viewer fumed.

Dianne shot back: “I can’t believe in 2025 things like this are still being said.”

Others have supported Dianne’s choice to keep dancing. On a podcast with her husband Kevin Clifton, Stacey Dooley said: “I think it is such a flex to be a pro on the biggest show on telly whilst pregnant. Women are incredible! It’s amazing that she’s going to be able to tell her baby, ‘You were with me’. I’m made up for them.”

Dianne and Stefan will be dancing the Charleston in Strictly Come Dancing this weekend. They will be performing to Tones and I’s track, Dance Monkey.

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Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday 18 October at 6.30pm on BBC One.