Dianne Buswell has given fans a rare glimpse into her relationship with Joe Sugg and shared her hopes of starting a family.
The Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, 36, first met the 33-year-old YouTuber and author when they were paired together on the 16th series of the BBC dance competition in 2018.
While they didn’t take home the Glitterball trophy, romance soon blossomed between them. After the final, Sugg posted on Instagram: “I may not have won the glitterball, but I’ve won something a million times more special.”
Now, six years on, Buswell has opened up about their connection and future plans in a new interview.
“When Joe and I met, it wasn’t until the show ended that we realised we missed each other’s company a lot – our relationship went from there,” she told Prima magazine. “We always got on, he was so funny to me, and I loved how creative he was.
“We’ve always wanted kids, it’s just about finding the right time. I don’t feel worried about taking time out from dancing. I just don’t see the point in worrying. When everything aligns, it will happen. I have to have that vision. I like to practise manifestation, I’m quite spiritual.”
The couple, who now live together in the countryside, are known for keeping much of their relationship private. But the Australian star said their fame doesn’t interfere with everyday life, most of the time.
“Joe and I forget we’re famous sometimes – when we’re out and about, we’ll be like, ‘Why are they looking at us? Ah, okay, I remember,’” she said. “It doesn’t feel that difficult to have a relationship in the public eye. We’re good at not taking notice of things that are written about us.”
She added that the biggest challenge is maintaining boundaries around their home life. “Sometimes people are obsessed with wanting to find out things, like where we live, so it can be hard in terms of privacy.”
Read the full interview in the September issue of Prima, on sale Wednesday July 30.
