Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Dianne Buswell has gracefully responded to online trolls who criticized her for sharing photos of her growing baby bump during her first pregnancy. The 36-year-old Australian star is expecting her first child with partner Joe Sugg, a popular YouTuber and fellow BBC personality.
Dianne and Joe’s romance blossomed after meeting on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, and since then, fans have closely followed their relationship. The couple often shares snippets of their life on social media, delighting followers with updates—including their charming pregnancy announcement last September.
As Dianne’s due date approaches, she has proudly showcased her baby bump through various posts. However, some online critics questioned why she frequently revealed her belly in photos. Instead of ignoring these comments, Dianne addressed them head-on with a light-hearted and assertive TikTok video.
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In the video, she confidently walked towards the camera, lifting her shirt to display her baby bump. Accompanying the footage was the caption quoting a typical troll’s remark: “But why do you always have your belly out?” Playing in the background was KC and the Sunshine Band’s hit “That’s the Way (I Like It),” underscoring her unapologetic response. She closed the caption firmly with: “Because that’s the way I like it!”
The video resonated with many fans, who flooded the comments with support and shared their own pregnancy experiences. One follower revealed, “When I was heavily pregnant, the only way I could be comfortable was with the bump out. It just needed to breathe!” Another added, “If you’ve been pregnant, you know how amazing it feels to let it out.”
Supporters also rallied in defense of Dianne’s right to share her journey without judgment. “Why does it even matter to people? What others do doesn’t affect your life—let them live,” one fan wrote.
Dianne and Joe originally announced their pregnancy with a sweet video showing them painting two stick figures and a child on a canvas. Since then, they have openly shared updates about their journey and future plans, including choosing a unique name for their baby boy. Though Joe teased he wouldn’t reveal the name, the couple joked about nicknames and sportsperson potential.
Both Dianne and Joe have been candid about the emotional moments of this new chapter. Dianne admitted feeling nervous telling her parents about the pregnancy, describing it as the most anxious she’s ever been. Joe echoed the sentiment, revealing that sharing the news with family and friends was even more daunting than telling their social media followers.
Through it all, Dianne Buswell remains positive and true to herself, embracing motherhood on her own terms despite the online negativity.