Strictly couple Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg are expecting a baby
They met on the show in 2018
A huge congratulations goes out to Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg! The couple, who first met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, have just announced the wonderful news that they’re expecting their first child together!
The happy couple announced their lovely news on social media, revealing they are expecting a baby boy in 2026. Sharing a creative video of the pair 'painting a picture', the caption read: 'Our little baby boy ❤️ we cannot wait to meet you'. (sic)
Fans, co-stars and friends of the pair were quick to comment on the post. Strictly host Claudia Winkleman wrote: 'SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU - amazing news. I’ll get ANY snack you need ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️'. (sic)
Dancer Aljaž Škorjanec commented: 'Just the best news!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!! You two are gonna be the most EPIC parents ever! 👶🎊💙', with Amy Dowden adding: 'Still screaming, dancing and celebrating! So so happy for you both! Magical 💙🥹💖 auntie Ames can’t wait xxxx'. (sic)
Janette Manrara then wrote: 'The best news ever!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! 🥂', with Gorka Marquez adding: 'Oh this is the best news!!! BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH 👶👶🤍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻', and Karen Hauer writing: 'Oh my god !! Congratulations !!! ❤️ so happy for you both!! 💕💕💕'. (sic)
Joe's sister and YouTuber Zoe Sugg also shared her love for the news, adding: 'The best news everrrrrr!! Can’t wait to be an auntie again and meet him!! ♥️ His big cousins are going to take the BEST care of him 🥹 xxx'. (sic)
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Although Dianne and Joe first met back in 2018 when Joe was a contestant on the 16th series of the hit entertainment show, it wasn't until December, after the final, that the pair went official with their relationship.
Over the last seven years, the couple have moved in together and often travelled over to Dianne's hometown in Australia to visit her family and friends, with engagement rumours also swirling a number of times.
Joe is also often spotted supporting his girl during Strictly Come Dancing filming, with Dianne still expected to be part of this year's show in some capacity, albeit not with a celebrity partner.
Speaking back in 2023 about plans to start a family, Dianne told a fan on Instagram: "We love being aunt and uncle for our beautiful nieces and nephew for now but yes one day we would love it."
Congratulations to Dianne and Joe on their lovely news!👶
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