Dianne Buswell from Strictly Come Dancing and Joe Sugg, a popular YouTube personality, have joyfully welcomed their first child together. The couple shared a heartwarming message on Instagram, expressing their overwhelming love for their newborn son, Bowden Mark Richard Sugg, who was born on Monday, March 16th.

The announcement garnered positive reactions from fellow members of the Strictly family, including Nadiya Bychkova and Amy Dowden. Dianne, 36, revealed her pregnancy in September and later confirmed they were expecting a son through an Instagram video featuring Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer.”

The couple first met on the 2018 series of the show, where they were paired together. Following the season’s end, Joe, 34, publicly declared their romantic relationship, emphasizing the value of their connection over winning the Glitterball trophy.

Expressing their longstanding desire to start a family, Dianne and Joe delightedly announced their pregnancy in September 2025 with a creative social media post featuring stick figures representing their imminent parenthood in 2026.

In a recent Instagram post, Dianne shared her anticipation of giving birth, reflecting on the impending arrival of their little one. Despite acknowledging the challenges of balancing motherhood with her demanding career, she expressed willingness to take a break when the time is right.

The couple’s commitment to eventually having children remained steadfast, with Dianne emphasizing their shared enthusiasm for parenthood. Dismissing criticisms about her decision to continue dancing during pregnancy, Dianne responded to negative comments, highlighting the need to challenge outdated perspectives.

Their journey into parenthood has been marked by positivity and a strong sense of readiness for the next chapter in their lives as a family.