Dianne Buswell is embracing pregnancy with a confidence and warmth that has struck a chord with fans — especially after previously admitting she feared the experience might overwhelm her.
The Strictly Come Dancing star, 36, is expecting her first child with longtime partner Joe Sugg, 34, and has been sharing gentle, honest glimpses into a journey she once approached with uncertainty.
The couple announced the pregnancy back in September, sending fans into celebration after years of following their romance, which began when they were paired together on Strictly in 2018.
A Pregnancy That Feels “Magical”
In her latest Instagram update, Dianne proudly showed off her growing baby bump in a series of candid photos, capturing moments from her everyday life rather than anything overly staged.
Alongside the images, she reflected on how differently pregnancy has felt compared to what she once imagined.
The dancer admitted she had worried about how the physical and emotional changes might affect her — but instead, she’s found the experience unexpectedly calm, grounding and even magical.
Fans quickly flooded the comments with messages of support, praising her honesty and glowing appearance, with many thanking her for speaking openly about fears that so many expectant mothers quietly carry.
Keeping Baby Details Private — For Now
Dianne’s update comes shortly after she and Joe shared a playful discussion about their baby’s name — one detail they’re determined to keep secret a little longer.
Speaking on Joe’s YouTube channel, the couple revealed they’ve already chosen a name, describing it as uncommon but timeless, with a nickname that works at every stage of life.
Joe joked that their biggest challenge now is avoiding accidental slips, admitting the baby has temporarily been given the nickname “Derek” to avoid revealing the real name too soon.
The Nerves Behind the Announcement
Despite their public profiles, Dianne and Joe have been refreshingly honest about how emotional the pregnancy announcement process was behind the scenes.
Dianne revealed she felt unexpectedly nervous telling friends and family — even briefly delaying telling her parents because of how meaningful the moment felt.
Joe agreed, saying that announcing the news to loved ones felt far more daunting than sharing it online, admitting he still gets emotional whenever the topic comes up.
From Fear to Confidence
When the couple first announced the pregnancy in September, they did so with a simple, heartfelt Instagram post featuring an illustration of the two of them and a tiny new addition, marked with the year 2026.
Since then, Dianne’s updates have shown a clear emotional shift — from quiet nerves to genuine excitement and peace.
As she continues to document her pregnancy, fans have praised her for not just celebrating the joy, but for being honest about the fears that came before it — and how those fears slowly transformed into something beautiful.
For Dianne Buswell, pregnancy hasn’t been about perfection.
It’s been about acceptance, growth — and learning to trust her body and herself as she prepares for the next chapter of her life.