Aussie dancer Dianne Buswell, known for her recent Strictly win alongside Chris McCausland, has been preparing for a new dance project with another well-known face from the BBC show
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Dianne Buswell has opened up about an "emotional rollercoaster" she's about to present to the world alongside her Strictly co-star.
The Aussie dancer, 36, has enjoyed a fair bit of success of late, having scooped the coveted Glitterball Trophy with Chris McCausland last year, before winning a BAFTA TV Award for their Waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone.
Since then, the Strictly Come Dancing professional has been gearing up for a new dance project, the 'Red Hot and Ready' tour, with another familiar face from the beloved BBC competition.
Set to launch next month, Dianne said she's "so excited" about the show, which has been "two years in the making." To cap things off, she's also shared insights into the dynamic she has with her co-star on the tour, Vito Coppola.
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The Strictly pro has been gearing up for a new dance project (Image: BBC) Dianne told Heat magazine: "There's things in there that you'd never see us do on Strictly, I'll put it that way! It's an emotional rollercoaster. We want people to laugh and cry with us." (sic)
She continued: "From day one, Vito and I just clicked. He reminded me a lot of my Italian mum's family with his personality, his m
Dianne added that it was a "no-brainer" for them to embark on this project together, highlighting the "camaraderie" they share.
However, it isn't the only new gig for the dancer, as Dianne has also returned to Australia to work on the kids' show Bluey. Dianne is now part of the new Bluey Dancealongs on the show's YouTube channel.
In her role, she choreographed and appeared in five dance videos for the series featuring young fans of the animated show. Speaking about the programme, Dianne remarked that it was "cool" to be part of it.
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Dianne shared insights into the dynamic she shares with Vito Coppola (Image: Getty Images for BAFTA) Dianne said: "How cool that I got to go to Bluey’s World in Australia to dance in Bluey’s house with some incredibly talented kids dancing to some of Bluey’s favourite tunes."
She added that she loves Bluey's "message" to both children and adults alike, saying she "can't wait" to see people attempting the dance moves and "joining in the party".
Dianne first appeared on Strictly with Reverend Richard Coles in 2017, but sadly left the competition in week three. However, she reached the final with Joe Sugg (whom she's currently dating) the following year.
Her career has seen her appear on So You Think You Can Dance Australia and Dancing with the Stars Australia. According to the BBC, she's also an Australian Open Champion and has been an Amateur Australian Open finalist four times in Ballroom and Latin dancing.
Her other former celebrity dance partners included DJ Dev Griffin, Max George, Robert Webb, Tyler West, and Bobby Brazier. After that, she was teamed up with Chris McCausland, the show's first-ever blind contestant.
