Updated 7th March 2024
Strictly Come Dancing Finalist 2023
Dianne Buswell is an Australian Professional Ballroom and Latin American dancer.
Before making her debut on Strictly in 2017, Dianne appeared on the Australian version of the show ‘Dancing with the Stars.’
In 2023 Dianne partnered EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier all the way to the Grand Final
Dianne Buswell latest news – Dianne and Bobby won our hearts throughout the competition and we were delighted to see them in the final. The judges pick was their Samba from Movie week as they let their Young Hearts Run Free. The judges saw vast improvement and awarded them an impressive 39. Dianne and Bobby’s Showdance was a spectacular La La Land medley. Another impressive performance from the couple. Finally their emotional Couple’s Choice had us reaching for the tissues. Heartfelt and beautiful, they dance from the heart and brought their all to the final.
In 2022 Dianne partnered KISS FM DJ and Presenter Tyler West.
On Joining Strictly in 2017, Dianne said, “What an honour it is to be a part of Strictly Come Dancing! Words can’t describe how excited I am to take on this amazing challenge and give it my everything! See you on the dance floor!”
Learn all about Dianne Buswell’s amazing dancing career, dance partners, relationships, awards, photos, facts, age, height, and read her latest news, announcements and tours below
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Dianne Buswell is an Australian Open Champion and four-time Amateur Australian Open Finalist. Dianne has appeared on Australia’s Dancing with the Stars and has been part of the Burn The Floor production on Broadway since 2011.
34 years old (born 6th May 1989)
Dianne stands at 1.59m tall
Bunbury, Australia
EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier
Bobby is a 20-year-old British Model, and Actor, best known for his role as Freddie Slater in BBC’s flagship soap opera EastEnders.
In his modelling career Bobby has graced the runway for world renowned fashion house, Dolce & Gabbana at Milan Fashion Week, sat front row alongside Lewis Hamilton at London Fashion Week and starred on the cover of acclaimed style magazine, ‘Man About Town’. Across socials, the Gen-Z star regularly shares life updates and shows off his spiritual side as a passionate advocate for positive mental health and well-being.
On joining Strictly, Bobby said: “I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone, it’s going to be so much fun!”
It was all about Bobby and Dianne as they Foxtrotted into our hearts with their “super cute” performance and “exceptional footwork” (Shirley) in week 1. The judges were a little stunned, we’re excited to see Bobby develop as a dancer.
Everyone’s favourite red head Dianne and Bobby treated us to a beautiful, romantic Viennese Waltz in week 5. It was a Golden Hour for the couple as Shirley complimented Bobby’s “lovely footwork and details”. Anton says it was their best dance yet!
Dianne and Bobby Sailed into week 7 with a steamy Argentine Tango. Mixed reviews from the judges gave them a mid-table position with Anton saying it was too clean and wishing Bobby was more reactive.
Dianne and Bobby Woke Us Up with their thrilling Blackpool Tower Jive and luckily they didn’t Go Go Go. Facing the dance off, Dianne and Bobby were thrilled as they stay to dance another week.
In week 10 Bobby and Dianne’s couples choice This Is Woman’s Work moved the judges as Bobby danced from the heart, an emotional tribute to his late mother. Shirley said it was their best number so far.
We Had The Time of Our Life watching Bobby and Dianne’s steamy Salsa in Musicals Week. Although the iconic lift wasn’t quite perfect, the rest of the dance was strong – Craig said their best to date.
Semi-final week saw them perform a passionate Paso Doble – Run Boy Run indeed and a sensational Quickstep. Of the two contrasting dances they chose their light and bright Quickstep for the dance off. It was close and Shirley had the deciding vote. Congratulations Dianne and Bobby.
Of course not. She’s been dating her former Strictly partner and YouTube star, Joe Sugg.
Dianne & Joe have been in a relationship since Joe took part in the show in 2018.
Dianne started Ballroom dancing at age four and has accrued plenty of titles during her dancing career. Along with her brother, Andrew Buswell, she was an Adult New Vogue WA Champion in 2008 and 2010. She toured with hit show, ‘Burn the Floor’ in 2011 and also appeared on ‘So You Think You Can Dance Australia.’ In 2015 she starred in Australia’s version of Strictly, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and landed the role in the UK show in 2017. Plus, she’s also an Australian Open Champion and four-time Amateur Australian Open Finalist. And did we mention that she’s starred in the musicals, ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Rock of Ages’ and performed with Strictly pro dancer, Giovanni Pernice, in his world tour?
Play your cards right and it could be you.
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Dianne bounced onto Strictly in 2017 for series 15.
Diane’s dance partners on Strictly include; Radio host and DJ Tyler West, TV Comedian and author Robert Webb, The Wanted’s Max George, Reverend Richard Coles, Joe Sugg, Dev Griffin.
Sadly not, although Dianne made it all the way to the final with boyfriend Joe Sugg in 2018.
Find out who has won BBC Strictly Come Dancing with our full list of past Strictly winners from 2004 here – Strictly Winners
No. Over the past five series, Dianne has a great track record when it comes to keeping her clothes on.
Find out more about Dianne’s dancing profile on her official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
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Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here;
– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Amy Dowden
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Graziano di Prima
– Janette Manrara
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Luba Mushtuk
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Jowita Przystal
– Lauren Oakley
– Oti Mabuse
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas