Strictly fans in tears over Joe Sugg's heartfelt reaction to Dianne's BAFTA TV Awards win

The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards was a tear-jerker for many viewers, with one particular moment tugging at the heartstrings.

This year's ceremony saw Strictly Come Dancing take home the award for Most Memorable Moment. The accolade was given for Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland's 'blackout dance' from the 2024 series.

Dianne was present to receive the award, which was determined by a public vote. Although Chris wasn't at the BAFTAs, he sent a message to fans via his dance partner.

Their 'blackout' dance had won over Strictly fans last year, featuring a segment where Chris covered Dianne's eyes as the stage went dark, symbolising Chris' experience of the world as a blind person.

 

In one minute and 30 seconds of a dance, I feel like this told such a story. A story of hope, determination, resilience and vulnerability," Dianne expressed on the BAFTA stage, reports the Express.

"This moment meant so much to the both of us, so I'm just so thrilled that we have this," the professional dancer added, visibly moved.

She then shared Chris' message with Strictly fans: "Chris did have something he wanted me to say, and that is 'after 22 years in comedy, he wins a Bafta for dancing'."

Viewers tuning into the BAFTAs on Sunday (11 May), were quick to spot Dianne's boyfriend Joe Sugg in the audience as the camera panned across the room.

As Joe watched his girlfriend on stage, the overwhelming emotions translated through the screens, stirring a heartfelt response from TV audiences.

 

"Awwww did I spot a tear in Joe's eye? #BAFTAS #BAFTATVAwards," tweeted one fan after the scene, as another shared: "I've just absolutely wailed at that shot of Joe with tears in his eyes #BAFTATVAwards #BAFTAS."

Not alone in their feelings, another viewer posted: "Joe crying whilst Dianne receives her award I'm not okay #BAFTAS," and someone else remarked: "Omg Joe sugg crying at Dianne accepting the award has fully got me #BAFTas."

The ceremony also saw Danny Dyer receiving the accolade for Comedy Performance, Jessica Gunning celebrated as Best Supporting Actress and Ruth Jones honoured with Female Performance in a Comedy.

The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards aired on Sunday, 11 May and is available to watch on BBC iPlayer