Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby admits feeling 'deflated' after sparking concern as Dianne 'so in love'
18.10.2023 - 19:01
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Strictly Come Dancing's Bobby Brazier admitted feeling 'deflated' after mixed reviews from the judges for his performance with partner Dianne Buswell on last Saturday's show. However things appear to be looking up for them - with Dianne saying they are "just so in love" with what's next.
The couple performed the tango to Fashion by David Bowie and scored 30 overall. While Anton du Beke said he was "delighted", Craig Revel Horwood was booed by audience members for saying there was a “lack of focus, intent and purpose” to their performance.
Appearing on Wednesday's Strictly companion show It Takes Two, presenter Janette Manrara pressed Bobby on how he felt after the reviews. She pointed out: "You looked a little deflated after the judges' comments."
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The model and Eastenders star said: "Yeah I was, proper. I think it was less to do with the judges' comments but Strictly is a journey and I think I was just very tired and glad to have done the tango."
Dianne said she was "so proud" of her partner, saying: "He did so well. I really didn't go easy on him. It was hard, the routine musically was hard, the steps were hard and I wanted to push Bobby so I think it was great we got some really good constructive criticism we can work on.
"I'm just so proud of him for trusting me and being able to push him that little bit further. I'm very lucky."
This Saturday's show will see Bobby and Dianne perform the Viennese Waltz to Golden Hour by JVKE.
Dianne said: "I think this week has definitely been easier, from Monday we both felt just so in love with the song, in love with the dance, we've been