November 23rd 2024.
The latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing was an emotional one for Dianne Buswell as she was reunited with her parents after seven years. The 34-year-old professional dancer joined the BBC show in 2017, after previously competing on Dancing with the Stars in Australia. This season, she is paired with comedian Chris McCausland, and their performance in Blackpool last weekend left Dianne in tears.
Last year, Dianne's parents Mark and Rina were supposed to fly in from Australia to watch her on the show. However, their plans were derailed when Mark was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo chemotherapy. This year, they were finally able to make the trip and see their daughter perform in person.
Before their performance, Dianne shared that her parents had not seen her dance on the show since her first year in the competition. She was visibly emotional as her mother expressed how proud they were of her and how special it was to be there for this moment. Her father, who jokingly admitted to not knowing much about the different dances, was also seen tearing up after their performance.
Host Tess Daly couldn't help but point out Mark's tears, jokingly saying, "Mark is crying – don’t make me cry Mark!" Even judge Motsi Mabuse, who knows the feeling of having faraway parents, commented on how different it is when they can be there to watch.
As Dianne's parents watched from the audience, viewers at home also couldn't help but get emotional. Presenter Dan Walker shared his thoughts on Twitter, saying, "How lovely to watch Dianne’s parents getting so emotional watching her dancing." Others also shared their sentiments, with one person saying, "Dianne's dad crying in the audience
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