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strictly come dance professional dancer diane buswell has dismissed claims that her celebrity partner’s withdrawal from the competition was “planned” adjust to her pregnancy,
On Monday, Buswell’s dance partner, Neighbour Actor Stefan Dennis announces he is quitting after remaining in the competition severe calf injuryThe actor had earlier been unable to dance in an episode of the show on October 11 due to dizziness.
Buswell, who is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Joe SuggDennis has since hit back at suggestions of an early exit Coordinated keeping in mind her pregnancySaying that he has more energy than ever.
On her Instagram Stories, Buswell shared a fan’s comment, which read: “Honestly I saw it coming, Dianne really couldn’t keep up, especially as she got older, bless her.”
Another screenshot message read: “She’s a fantastic dancer and she’s one of my favorites, I’m sorry to say but I think this was planned to keep her and the baby safe, it was just my idea.”
Buswell, the first professional athlete to compete while pregnant strictly History said in response that she would love nothing more than to keep dancing next week and asked fans to “stop assuming this was a set-up”.
“I sound like a broken record but I see it floating around again! I know people say ignore it but really, why should I… I will speak out,” she wrote, adding, “Please respect Stephen who is extremely disappointed in not being able to dance.”
Dennis said on Monday (October 20) that he was disappointed to leave the competition after gaining confidence with his dancing last month.
The actor, best known for playing soap villain Paul Robinson, had to sit out the competition in early October after his doctor advised him to rest after suffering dizziness, but fans still speculated it was a cover-up for Buswell.
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Buswell addressed the claims in an Instagram post last week, writing: “Just to clarify, I have a lot of people messaging me thinking this is to cover up my not being able to dance?”
“First of all, we wouldn’t lie, especially about someone being sick. And second of all, I’m fine. Yes, I’m pregnant, but I’m also very capable and feeling great!”
She continued: “Thirdly, there are certain things that happen if a professional becomes ill or injured.”
The pair returned to the show on Saturday (October 18) and performed the Charleston to “Dance Monkey” by Tones & I, receiving a respectable 26 points from the judges.
Buswell, who won last year strictly Comedian Chris McCausland announced in September that she is expecting her first child with YouTube star Suggs, whom she met while participating together in the BBC dancing show in 2018.