Dianne Buswell has become a mother for the first time, welcoming a baby boy with her partner Joe Sugg. The joyful news carries deep emotion, as the couple chose a name that honors Dianne’s late father, Mark.
The pair, who first met on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, revealed back in September that they were expecting their first child. During her pregnancy, Dianne even made history as the first professional dancer on the show to perform while expecting, before her season was cut short when her partner Stefan Dennis had to withdraw due to injury in 2025.
Sharing the happy moment on Instagram, Dianne announced the arrival of their son, Bowden, born on March 16, 2026. His full name — Bowden Mark Richard Sugg — was carefully chosen to pay tribute to both her father and Joe’s late grandfather, Richard, who passed away in 2021. Alongside the announcement, she posted tender photos of her newborn, including sweet moments from the day they brought him home.
Captioning the post with heartfelt emotion, she expressed how overwhelming the experience of motherhood has been, describing a love unlike anything she has ever felt.
The announcement was quickly met with an outpouring of love from friends, fans, and fellow Strictly stars, including Vicky Pattison, Vito Coppola, Nancy Xu, Janette Manrara, Amy Dowden, Gorka Márquez, and Fleur East, all sharing their excitement and congratulations.
Dianne and Joe had originally revealed their pregnancy with a creative and emotional video set to Tiny Dancer, where they unveiled a drawing symbolizing their growing family. In the months leading up to the birth, Dianne also shared glimpses of her anticipation, hinting that the big moment was near.
Now, as they step into life as a family of three, this marks the beginning of a beautiful new chapter filled with love, memories, and heartfelt connections to those they cherish most.
