Strictly does splits again as Dianne breaks up with actor
THE “curse” of Strictly Come Dancing appears to have struck again after one of the show’s professional dancers split up with her boyfriend.
Dianne Buswell, who is paired with YouTube star Joe Sugg on the show, has ended her 10-month relationship with Emmerdale actor Anthony Quinlan.
A spokesman for Buswell said: “Due to their busy schedules and distance they have split, but still remain really close friends.”
Strictly has gained the reputation of being cursed after a series of relationship break-ups among those taking part. Contestant Seann Walsh was this month ditched by his girlfriend after kissing dancer Katya Jones.
According to The Sun, the split was prompted by concerns over Buswell’s working relationship with Sugg. A Strictly source was quoted as saying: “Everyone on set’s been discussing how close they’d become. It did not go unnoticed by Anthony.”
Buswell, 29, and Sugg, 27, are among the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s series. This weekend, they will dance a waltz to The Rainbow Connection by Sleeping At Last.
Last week, Walsh and Jones were the focus of attention after being pictured kissing despite both already being in relationships — Walsh with now expartner actress Rebecca Humphries, and Jones with fellow Strictly professional and husband Neil Jones.
They both apologised for actions.
The pair faced the music on the dance floor in Saturday’s episode and despite speculation from fans that they may be booted off the show, they won the viewers’ approval to return again and perform a quickstep this weekend.
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