Giovanni Pernice has continued to form a strong friendship with his former partner Rose Ayling-Ellis after they were paired together on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and won the iconic glitterball trophy together.
21.12.2023 - 08:55 / ok.co.uk
Dancing pro Dianne Buswell has opened up about her horrific eating disorder that almost caused a "heart attack". The Strictly Come Dancing professional star, 34, has spoken up about the terrifying ordeal and admitted that she once "worked out six hours a day" and hid her struggles from her concerned family and friends.
The dancer, who recently reached the Strictly final with her celeb partner Bobby Brazier, then learned that "there is no such thing as the perfect body" as she sought help and started to take care of herself. Earlier in the year, the Australian dancer first detailed how her bulimia began, and how extreme it became, resulting in her passing out and being unable to move at the height of her battle.
Speaking to Closer, Dianne said: "As a dancer, I used to think I had to look a certain way to be cast in something, but that's not the case at all. Very thin can sometimes mean you're not doing things the correct way or looking after yourself well.
"For so long I didn't tell anyone, not even my parents. I would say, 'Oh I'm fine I'm fine, there's nothing - I'm just loving working out six hours a day.' I didn't, but I was covering it up." The dancer, who was then told she was at risk of cardiac arrest by doctors, admitted: "It got to a stage where I was very weak and had anxiety about being on stage." She'd "lose the ability to know what to do next" and that was when Dianne realised enough was enough as her secret battle was "affecting her day to day." After speaking to her loved ones and starting to take care of her body, Dianne spoke about her issues.
She said: "Rather than neglecting your body to look a certain way, it's about how you feel, and that's been the most rewarding lesson. I would say to my younger
.Giovanni Pernice has continued to form a strong friendship with his former partner Rose Ayling-Ellis after they were paired together on Strictly Come Dancing in 2021 and won the iconic glitterball trophy together.
Gorka Marquez couldn't help but respond as his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Dianne Buswell enjoyed some baby snuggles before getting back to work. The dancer will soon be heading around the country with celebrity dance partner Bobby Brazier on the show's live tour.
Since joining BBC One show Strictly Come Dancing back in 2015, Giovanni Pernice has wowed viewers and judges alike with his choreography and dance routines. Having spent eight years on the show, the 33 year old has won 98 perfect 10s - the most of any of the professionals. In 2021, he and Rose Ayling-Ellis even lifted the Glitterball trophy.
Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell has revealed her future plans to have a baby with boyfriend Joe Sugg.
Dianne Buswell has given a rare insight into her relationship with boyfriend Joe Sugg and opened up about starting a family as well as the pair's plans for 2024. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 34, has been in a relationship with YouTuber Joe, 32, for five years, after they met on the BBC One show back in 2018. Shortly after the series ended, the pair went public with their romance, which has continued to go from strength to strength.
It's only been just over a week since the hit dance competition wrapped up its 2023 series but there is still plenty of glitter and sparkles left for the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
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Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier was warned by his dad over comments he made about Dianne Buswell and fans didn't waste any time commenting when he responded to her stunning bikini snap.
Dianne Buswell has jetted home to Australia following the Strictly Come Dancing final, as she plans to spend Christmas with her family and boyfriend Joe Sugg. Dianne made it to the Strictly final with her celeb partner Bobby Brazier, but the pair did not manage to bag the glitterball trophy, with Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola crowned winners instead. In the days since Saturday night's final Dianne, 34, has headed back to her native Australia, keeping fans update while on her travels.
Dianne Buswell has been flooded with messages after she confirmed she'd ditched the UK days after missing out on the Strictly Come Dancing title. The professional dancer made it all the way to the end of the BBC One dance contest this year with Bobby Brazier.
Strictly Come Dancing came to a close on Saturday night, and Coronation Street's Ellie Leach and her partner Vito Coppola were victorious. Ellie and Vito beat their fellow contestants, EastEnders' Bobby Brazier and his partner, Dianne Buswell, and Bad Education's Layton Williams and his partner Nikita Kuzmin to the iconic Glitterball trophy. However, after what we can only imagine were a slew of elaborate celebrations over the course of the evening, the Strictly stars have all come back down to reality.
Jeff Brazier has jumped straight to paying tribute to his son Bobby's dance partner Dianne Buswell after he watched them miss out on the Strictly Come Dancing title over the weekend. The presenter was in the audience as Bobby and Dianne competed in the show's grand final.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left a little concerned for one of the show's professional dancers after an 'emotional' appearance during the final. Dianne Buswell made it to the end of the 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest with celebrity partner Bobby Brazier.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left distracted by Cher's performance during the final of the hit BBC show on Saturday, 16 December. Some show fans accused the 77 year old veteran singer of "miming" during her performance and weren't too happy about it, branding it 'disappointing'. Last night, during the final, which was won by Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola, Cher was there to sing her new Christmas song, DJ Play a Christmas Song.
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left distracted just moments after Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were crowned this year's winners after they urged producers to "please check" on Ellie's family. The former Coronation Street star emerged victorious on Saturday night (December 16) alongside Vito.
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. Fans flocked to social media in their droves to have their say as the results were revealed by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Saturday night (December 16) following a spectacular grand final.
No one has been prouder than Ellie Leach's mum Karen to see how her daughter has blossomed on the dancefloor of BBC Strictly Come Dancing. Her dance skills have amazed even the people closest to her - who had no idea she had such a talent.
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Dianne Buswell and Amy Dowden have proved that their friendship is a strong as ever, with Amy and her parents supporting her pal during Saturday's Strictly semi-final. Sharing a sweet photo to Instagram, Dianne revealed that Amy and her parents, Gillian and Richard, had been sat in the audience on Saturday night, while Dianne took to the dancefloor with her celeb partner Bobby Brazier.
Sam Thompson was spotted grinning from ear to ear as he flew home from Australia after being crowned the King of the Jungle on this year's I'm A Celebrity.. Get Me Out of Here! series.
Craig Revel Horwood disagreed with his fellow judges at the Strictly Come Dancing semi-final as he opted to save Annabel Croft over Bobby Brazier - despite judges Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas voting in favour of saving the latter. Craig, 58, was the third judge to vote, leaving head judge Shirley, 62, to cast the deciding vote.