Strictly's Bobby Brazier shares major challenge Chris and Dianne faced ahead of win
EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier has shared an insight into the challenges faced by stars on Strictly Come Dancing, commending his former dance partner Dianne Buswell.
Bobby and Dianne, who took part in the 2023 series of the show, were runners up, with Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola ultimately winning the glitterball trophy.
The following year, Dianne clinched her first Strictly victory with comedian Chris McCausland, who made history as the show's first blind contestant.
Speaking to Reach Screen Time at the National Film Awards red carpet, Bobby couldn't hide his excitement about Dianne's 2024 triumph.
"I know, it's crazy! It's incredible what she's done," he enthused, before highlighting a specific challenge that Chris and Dianne would have encountered during rehearsals.
He disclosed: "I was thinking about how, when I was doing it, mirrors were absolutely necessary, you know.
"They really helped me know what I was doing and when and you really rely on the mirror," he added, before addressing the extra challenge Chris and Dianne faced.
"But obviously, they couldn't use mirrors, because Chris is blind. So the way that he obviously learned is incredible and the way she taught him as well," he said.
She just has so much patience and determination," he continued, expressing his admiration. "She's great - really, really great."
Dianne has kept up friendships with both Bobby and Chris following their time together on the competitive BBC dance show, reports Devon Live.
Chris and Dianne recently lit up the stage during a reunion at a dance event in Newport, where Dianne graced the floor with her Strictly comrade Vito Coppola.
Addressing the audience, she announced: "Tonight I have the honour of someone very, very special here and I am going to go and grab him."
"I think you're all going to know him very well," she continued, before instructing everyone to "hold on" while she disappeared backstage, only to return with her former Strictly dance partner.
The auditorium burst into cheers as they shared a warm embrace. Dianne confessed: "Honestly, we actually didn't realise that we were in the same city."
Chris also shared insights into his journey on Strictly, stating: "I said no to doing Strictly a few times because it was terrifying and I didn't really know what to do."
He continued to lavish praise on his dance partner, adding: "But doing it with this one [Dianne], the most remarkable thing I have ever done."
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