Strictly's Dianne Buswell speaks out after emotional dance-off with Bobby Brazier
The pair were up against Angela Rippon
Now that this year's Strictly Come Dancing is over the half-way stage, it's safe to say the competition is seriously heating up, with some major shocks arriving! With both Layton Williams and Ellie Leach now favourites, it's getting more difficult each week to predict which celebs will be in the bottom two.
Following the show's emphatic return to Blackpool Tower last weekend, Sunday night's (19th November) results show saw both Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, and Angela Rippon and Kai Widdrington find themselves in the dance-off.
Although Bobby and Dianne were unanimously saved by the judges, professional dancer Dianne visibly broke down ahead of the dance-off, leaving viewers very emotional.
Dianne, who is in a relationship with former Strictly contestant Joe Sugg, has now taken to Instagram to thank fans for their support.
Sharing photos alongside Bobby in Blackpool, she wrote: 'Extremely grateful for another chance to dance and to show you what this amazing boy can do. I don’t take any day or dance for granted 🙏 I want to thank everybody who took the time to vote for bobby and I we appreciate it more than you know ♥️ despite a dance off, that was Bobby's highest score and he is improving week on week .
'He started this thing with zero experience so what he has achieved is pretty incredible.
'We have something pretty special for you all this week coming up❤️🙏'. (sic)
Earlier this month, 34-year-old Dianne revealed her beloved dad started chemotherapy treatment in Australia after being diagnosed with cancer.
Sharing a photo of her dad in hospital last week, she wrote: 'I’m so proud of you dad ❤️ first round of chemotherapy today ! i wish i could be there to hold your hand and support you in person ❤️ but i do know that i’m making you so proud over here in my concert every week ! the Australian nurses and drs are now very aware of strictly come dancing as my dad won’t stop talking about it 😂💕💕 you can do this daddy xxx'. (sic)
Dianne was flooded with support on the post by both fans and her fellow Strictly pros, including Amy Dowden who recently finished her own chemotherapy treatment.
Now check out all of the celebs who've turned down Strictly:
Michelle Keegan
Despite bosses being eager to get Michelle Keegan on the show, the former Coronation Street actress had to turn down the proposition due to her ITV contract at the time.
She's since revealed she's been asked a number of times to appear, but she's always turned it down because she's too 'nervous' with the live audience.
However, she was in the audience when her husband Mark Wright appeared in 2014.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher was approached by bosses not long after Oasis split. However, much to EVERYBODY'S disappointment, the singer turned them down. Now that Oasis have reunited, we very much doubt we will see Noel on the show anytime soon!
Jodie Comer
Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer was reportedly asked to sign up for the show in 2018, but the Liverpudlian said she didn't want to 'embarrass' herself!
Fast-forward to 2020 and Jodie was also favourite to appear, but that didn't happen either!
Louis Walsh
After being axed from The X Factor by Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh was offered a slot on Strictly. He said in an interview at the time, "The day before the call from The X Factor, I got a call to be a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. I thought, 'I'd love to do it, just to annoy Simon'."
Piers Morgan
There's no doubt that controversial TV host Piers Morgan would get people talking on the show. But he's previously turned it down saying, "They've offered me vast sums of money to go and humiliate myself on national TV. But I prefer to do it with a bottle of Jack Daniel's in the privacy of my own home."
Mel C
Former Spice Girls singer Mel C reportedly turned down an offer for Strictly due to the 's--t pay'. She said, "The problem is if you do Strictly it's so high profile and you'll find yourself in the news every day. And the money's s---."
Nadiya Hussain
She's the Queen of Bake-Off, but star baker Nadiya Hussain turned down a spot on the 2018 series after admitting she likes to enjoy the show with her family.
Sir Patrick Stewart
Actor Sir Patrick Stewart admitted he would have taken part in the show in the early years, but not so much now.
David Harewood
Homeland actor David Harewood turned down the show in 2013, the reason... because he didn't fancy wearing spandex!
Maya Jama
Love Island host Maya Jama was a firm-favourite to appear on the 2018 series of Strictly. However, Maya turned it down after admitting "now isn't the right time".
Pippa Middleton
After stealing the show at her sister Kate Middleton's wedding to Prince William, Strictly bosses were keen to sign up Pippa, even offering her a five-figure sum. However, she declined.
Bradley Wiggins
Olympic legend Bradley Wiggins is used to wearing tight-fitting clothing for his sport, but the cyclist didn't seem keen on sparkly lycra!
Mel Giedroyc
Former host of The Great British Bake-Off Mel Giedroyc is such a big fan of Strictly, she admitted she didn't want to 'spoil it' by taking part.
Alan Titchmarsh
Popular TV personality Alan Titchmarsh has turned down the show a number of times, adding, "I'd rather be either interviewing someone or teaching people how to grow things or whatever".
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
After her amazing success for Team GB at the Olympics, Strictly bosses were keen to get Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill on the show.
However, she turned it down, adding, "I've been asked to do it a few times and I love watching it, but I'm not sure. I would be terrible. I'm not ready for Strictly. I'll stick to my cycle and a bit of running here and there, I think."
Noel Edmonds
Former Deal or no Deal host Noel Edmonds turned down a slot on the show due to the famous 'Strictly curse'.
Bobby and Dianne performed an energetic Jive to Wham! track 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go' last weekend, scoring an impressive 35/40 from the judges.
Although it hasn't yet been revealed which routine they'll be doing this weekend, Dianne has promised fans it's something special!
Strictly Come Dancing airs every weekend on BBC One.
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