Strictly star Dianne Buswell and her partner Joe Sugg are expecting their first child.
The happy couple announced the news on Sunday through a heartfelt post on social media.
Joe, 34, and Dianne, 36, shared a joint announcement on Instagram, revealing they’re expecting a baby boy.
They captioned the post, “Our little baby boy ❤️ we cannot wait to meet you.”
In the clip, the couple stood behind a wooden easel, painting a surprise design on the canvas, set to Elton John’s Tiny Dancer, a likely nod to their time together on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.
In the lighthearted clip, Joe and Dianne turn the canvas around to reveal a drawing of three stick figures—representing Dianne, Joe, and a small child between them.
Strictly Come Dancing’s official account responded with, “So happy for you both! Huge congratulations from the whole Strictly family.”
Their fellow BBC One co-stars quickly filled the comments with messages of love and excitement.
Amy Dowden led the way, writing, “Still screaming, dancing and celebrating! So, so happy for you both! Magical ❤️ Auntie Ames can’t wait xxxx.”
Karen Hauer expressed her excitement, writing: “Oh my god!! Congratulations!!! ❤️ So happy for you both!!”
Kevin Clifton added, “Omg guys!!!! Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Johannes Radebe shared, “Congratulations darling, wonderful news.”
Nikita Kuzmin was clearly thrilled, commenting, “Best news ever!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Omg congratulations, that’s just freaking awesome!!!”
Nadiya Bychkova also joined in, saying, “Awww congratulations guys, what wonderful news.”
Fleur East reacted with excitement, writing: “Ahhhh! No way! Congratulations to you both!”
Aljaž Škorjanec added, “Just the best news!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!! You two are gonna be the most EPIC parents ever!”
Even Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas joined in the celebration, commenting, “Ahhhh congratulations to you both @diannebuswell @joe_sugg ❤️ such beautiful news x.”
Dianne and Joe were first paired together on the show’s 16th series in 2018, where their chemistry and performances took them all the way to the final.
At the time, it emerged that Dianne had ended her relationship with actor Anthony Quinlan, reportedly after being won over by Joe’s charm.
Though they finished as runners-up, the pair returned the following year for the Strictly Christmas Special, earning a perfect score from judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, and Bruno Tonioli.
Their romance quickly grew more serious Joe asked Dianne to move in with him in 2019, and by 2021, they had settled into a stunning £3.5 million countryside home together.
