BREAKING: Dianne Buswell teases new Strictly partner ahead of show’s launch
Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell has sent fans into a frenzy after teasing the identity of her new celebrity partner just days before the BBC competition returns.
The Australian dancer, 37, is preparing for her tenth year on Strictly and has been keeping followers updated as rehearsals for the 24th series get underway.
But despite offering fans a glimpse behind the scenes, Dianne is refusing to give away the one detail everyone wants to know: who she will be dancing with.
Showing off her first glamorous Strictly look of the year, Dianne shared a series of photographs featuring her trademark red hair styled into a curly updo, smoky eye make-up, statement gold earrings and a plunging gold dress.
She also revealed she had been rehearsing ahead of the launch show, which is now less than a week away.
Dianne Keeps Fans Guessing Over New Partner
Dianne was joined in the photographs by fellow professionals Carlos Gu and Amy Dowden, as well as hairdresser Charlie Wilkins.
But it was her caption that immediately caught fans’ attention.
“The first strictly glam of the year!” she wrote, joking that she certainly did not look quite as glamorous while relaxing at home.
She then added the tease everyone had been waiting for: “Launch show is less than a week away. Who’s my partner gonna be??”
Dianne quickly followed that with a warning asking for “no spoilers”, making it clear she had no intention of revealing the pairing early.
The post prompted an enthusiastic response from viewers who are eager to see who will join her for her milestone tenth series.
One fan admitted they could hardly believe Dianne was already entering year ten on the programme, while another said they were looking forward to supporting her again regardless of who she gets.
Others have already started making predictions.
One viewer said they were secretly hoping Dianne would be paired with Love Island winner Cach Mercer, predicting the two could make an exciting partnership.
Another praised Dianne and said whoever she is partnered with will be in safe hands.
Big Strictly Line-Up Already Confirmed
While the professional-celebrity pairings remain under wraps, the BBC has already confirmed the stars preparing to take to the dancefloor.
This year’s cast includes EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, who returns after being forced to withdraw from Strictly 2025 because of injury, and Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem.
Also competing are celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, Love Island champion Cach Mercer, presenter Will Best and Paralympic legend Dame Sarah Storey.
Actresses Jaime Winstone and Bethany Antonia are joining the cast alongside former footballer Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Emmerdale actor Lawrence Robb, Olympic racer Tabby Stoecker, YouTuber John Nellis and actress Melanie Walters complete the line-up listed in the report.
The new series will also mark a major change away from the dancefloor, with Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe taking over as the programme’s new presenting team.
Fans Await Dianne’s Big Reveal
For now, however, Dianne is keeping the focus firmly on the mystery surrounding her own pairing.
Her Instagram update showed that rehearsals and preparations are already well underway, but she stopped short of offering any clue strong enough to reveal who will be standing alongside her when the partnerships are finally announced.
Fans responding to the post made clear that excitement is already building, with viewers celebrating Dianne’s tenth year and speculating about which celebrity might suit her best.
After nine previous years of glitz, rehearsals and high-pressure live performances, Dianne is preparing to do it all again.
But until the launch show arrives, she appears determined to keep one of Strictly’s biggest secrets firmly under wraps.
