Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has been embracing every moment of pregnancy, proudly showing off her growing baby bump after once admitting she worried the experience might overwhelm her.
The dancer, 36, and her longtime partner Joe Sugg, 34, revealed back in September that they are expecting their first child together — a milestone that has delighted fans who have followed their love story since they were paired on Strictly in 2018.
Since sharing the news, the couple have offered gentle glimpses into their journey, and Dianne’s latest Instagram update gave followers a particularly heartfelt insight into how she’s been feeling.
Alongside a collection of candid photos — including snaps of her baby bump and moments from her everyday life — Dianne reflected on the changes her body is going through.
She admitted that she once feared pregnancy would be stressful, but her reality has been very different.
She wrote that although she expected the physical changes to unsettle her, she has found the experience surprisingly magical.
Fans were quick to respond, filling the comments with messages of support and admiration, praising both her glow and her openness.
The update comes shortly after Dianne and Joe shared a light-hearted discussion about their baby’s name. While they confirmed they’ve chosen one, the couple are keeping it firmly under wraps.
Speaking on Joe’s YouTube channel, he explained that it’s a name you don’t often hear, though it can be shortened and suits all stages of life — cute for a child, but fitting for an adult too. Dianne jokingly compared it to classic names like Joe, while ruling out anything too unconventional.
Joe also admitted he’s slightly worried they might accidentally reveal both the name and the due date before they’re ready, joking that for now, the baby has been temporarily nicknamed “Derek”.
The couple have also spoken honestly about how emotional the announcement process was. Dianne revealed she felt unexpectedly nervous about sharing the news with friends and family, even briefly delaying telling her parents because of how significant the moment felt.
Joe agreed, saying he found it far more nerve-wracking to tell loved ones than to announce it publicly — before joking that he tends to get emotional every time the topic comes up.
Dianne and Joe first announced their pregnancy with a sweet joint Instagram post last September, featuring a simple illustration of the two of them alongside a tiny new addition, with the year 2026 written beneath.
They captioned the post with a message full of excitement, saying they couldn’t wait to meet their baby boy.
As Dianne continues to share her journey, fans have praised her honesty — not just for celebrating the joy, but for admitting the fears she once had, and how they’ve transformed into something unexpectedly beautiful.