Strictly Come Dancing viewers were out in force tonight to defend pregnant pro Dianne Buswell against ‘unfair’ criticism.

Ahead of the 2025 series launch, the Australian star, who joined Strictly in 2017, announced that she and boyfriend Joe Sugg, with whom she was paired in the 2018 version, were expecting a baby boy.

The red-haired 2024 Strictly champ has been supported by both the BBC and her co-stars since sharing the joyous news, and Dianne has assured fans that she will compete as normal for as long as she can.

This year, the 36-year-old is partnered with Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis, 66, who has already proven a hit with Strictly audiences.

Tonight, however, the judges had some constructive feedback for his cha cha, with one of Motsi Mabuse’s comments appearing to rub people

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