Professional dancer Dianne Buswell, a winner of Strictly Come Dancing alongside Chris McCausland last year, has stirred up engagement speculations with her long-time partner Joe Sugg. Fans are buzzing after Dianne dropped what appears to be a hint regarding a potential engagement on social media.
The Strictly star and YouTube sensation Joe Sugg initially met in 2018 when they were paired together on the dance show. Despite facing persistent dating rumors during their time on the program, they only confirmed their relationship officially after clinching second place in the finale. Since then, their social media followers have been treated to glimpses of their shared life.
Their adventures include visits to Australia to see Dianne’s family, quality time with Joe’s sister Zoe Sugg (also a YouTube star) and her two daughters, and snippets of them dancing together. The couple recently disclosed their relocation to a luxurious £3.5 million mansion in West Sussex in 2023 due to the extensive work needed in their previous residence after residing there for two and a half years.
Although owning two lavish properties together, fans are increasingly curious about potential wedding plans, especially as both Dianne and Joe have hinted at wanting children in the near future. Addressing the engagement rumors head-on, Dianne posted a TikTok video that hinted at a proposal from Joe.
In the video, Dianne is seated in a car, looking directly at the camera as music plays. The lyrics of the familiar tune “Cotton Eye’d Joe” can be heard in the background as Dianne lifts her left hand, revealing the absence of engagement and wedding rings. This song was the accompaniment to Joe and Dianne’s first dance on Strictly Come Dancing, a lively Charleston, and was reprised in the finale. Dianne has often referenced this song when talking about her partner throughout their relationship.
The video sparked speculation among fans, with many interpreting it as a playful nudge for Joe to propose. Comments flooded in, with viewers suggesting that Joe should take the hint. The playful nature of the post earned Dianne praise from fans, with some even wondering if the couple had secretly tied the knot, to which Dianne responded with a winking emoji.