Strictly fans think Bobby Brazier should switch partners due to 'obvious issue'

Bobby is paired with Dianne Buswell

Author: Alex RossPublished 18th Oct 2023

EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier is a fan favourite on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, with his beaming personality shining through during his routines so far, but last weekend fans noticed the 20-year-old seemed a little downcast.

After performing a Tango with his professional partner Dianne Buswell, Bobby received mixed reviews from the judges, resulting in a score of 30/40, but viewers were quick to point out a 'glaringly obvious issue'.

Many fans of the show took to social media to suggest the height difference between Bobby and Dianne is too much, meaning Bobby is having to bend down during performances to assist Dianne, resulting in his frame being off.

One wrote: 'I liked that but I feel like it’s so obvious that when bobby is in hold he tries to crouch to dianne’s height a bit too much 😭 #strictly'. (sic)

Another added: 'bobby and dianne AMAZING as usual so I hate to say it but the height difference does really impact his frame #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing'. (sic)

A third said: 'Controversial maybe, but looking at Bobby's height with Dianne, might he have been better suited with Nadiya & is there a reason they didn't? 🤔 #Strictly'.

A fourth then added: 'The problem I have with nadiya missing out is that she could have easily been partnered with bobby. the height difference between bobby and dianne is immense, but the producers know that dianne brings views in so wouldn’t dare to not give her a partner'. (sic)

Check out all of the pairings on this year's Strictly Come Dancing below:

Nikita Kanda and Gorka Marquez



Zara McDermott and Graziano Di Prima


Annabel Croft and Johannes Radebe


Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola


Angela Scanlon and Carlos Gu


Luba Mushtuk and Adam Thomas


Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington


Dianne Buswell and Bobby Brazier


Lauren Oakley and Krishnan Guru-Murthy


Nikita Kuzmin and Layton Williams


Nigel Harman and Katya Jones


Jowita Przystal and Jody Cundy


Eddie Kadi and Karen Hauer


Giovanni Pernice and Amanda Abbington


Les Dennis and Nancy Xu



Following his performance last Saturday, Bobby took to social media to thank both Dianne and fans for their votes.

He wrote: 'My dear coach to learn from, friend to feel it all beside and big sister to drive loopy. Thankyou for your votes ❤️'.

Dianne, who is dating former contestant Joe Sugg, was quick to return the love, writing: 'me bestie 🫂 so proud of you love from COACH'. (sic)

Bobby and Dianne are due to perform a Viennese Waltz this weekend, to 'Golden Hour' by JVKE.

Strictly Come Dancing continues every Saturday and Sunday on BBC One.

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