Fans Rally to Support Dianne Buswell Against Unfair Judge Comments on Strictly
Fans of Dianne Buswell have taken to social media to defend her after remarks made by a judge on “Strictly Come Dancing” sparked outrage. The professional dancer appeared alongside her new partner, Stefan Dennis, during the show’s first live performance on October 4, 2025.
Controversial Comments from Judges
The duo performed a Foxtrot to the “Neighbours” theme by Barry Crocker, marking their debut in the competition. After their routine, while judge Anton Du Beke praised their effort, Craig Revel Horwood provided a more critical evaluation. He highlighted several mistakes in their performance, which resulted in a score of 22.
Second Week Performance
In the following week, Buswell and Dennis performed an 80s-themed Cha Cha to “Give It Up” by KC And The Sunshine Band, earning a lower score of 17. Despite showing potential, both performers struggled with nerves, which the judges seemed to overlook. Motsi Mabuse called them a “perfect partnership,” but the suggestion that they needed to rehearse more didn’t sit well with viewers.
Fans Rally for Dianne Buswell
- Viewers expressed frustration over the judges’ comments, suggesting they were unfair given the circumstances.
- Comments on social media indicated that many believed the couple had invested significant time in rehearsals.
- Fans defended Buswell, emphasizing that mistakes can occur due to nerves, not lack of practice.
Social media reactions included statements like: “Telling the eldest contestant with the pregnant pro to rehearse more is extremely unfair,” and “It’s an insult to Dianne to insinuate they need to rehearse more.” Many argued that rehearsal hours should have been respected, particularly under the pressure of a live performance.
Dianne’s response to the criticism suggested her displeasure, with many fans expressing their support for her and Stefan. Overall, the backlash against the judge’s comments highlights the passion and engagement of the “Strictly Come Dancing” audience as they rally behind their favorite contestants.
