Strictly’s Dianne Buswell takes cryptic swipe at ex show partners ahead of final with Bobby Brazier

STRICTLY star Dianne Buswell appeared to take a cryptic swipe at her former show partners ahead of tonight’s final with Bobby Brazier.

EastEnders actor Bobby, Corrie actress Ellie Leach and Bad Education star Layton Williams – will battle it out on BBC1 tonight to lift the coveted Glitterball Trophy.

Dianne Buswell appeared to take a cryptic swipe at her former show partnersCredit: PA

The Aussie dancer has reached the final for a second time with Bobby BrazierCredit: Instagram

Dianne – who has been on the show for seven seasons – has only reached the final once in 2018 with YouTube star and current boyfriend Joe Sugg, 32.

Speaking about reaching the final for a second time on Strictly, Dianne said: “It would be a real magical moment [to win].

“I’ve dreamt of this moment many many times and I feel like there’s been many times that I’ve gone, oh maybe not this year, maybe not this year.

“Seventh year – possibly it could happen. Seven is a good number and for Bobby, because it’s his only chance to lift the trophy. I’ve just had such a brilliant time with Bobby and I feel he really deserves to win.”

Bobby added: “I think it’d be the cherry on top to win. I think that the cake is being in the final and having done as much as I possibly could have done, but the cherry on top would be to lift the trophy.”

The Aussie dancer has been knocked out of the competition early with previous partners including Reverend Richard Coles, DJ Dev Griffin and singer Max George.

In 2021, comedian and actor Robert Webb was forced to quit the show in week four due to medical reasons.

And last year she missed out on the final after being knocked out during Blackpool week with radio presenter Tyler West.

It comes after Bobby fuelled rumours he’s fallen for Dianne after he praised her in a sweet new video.

Bobby, 20, shared a sweet tribute as he called Dianne his “favourite thing”.

In a new video on the BBC Strictly Instagram page, Bobby was asked what his favourite part of the show has been.

The soap star replied: “I think my favourite thing about Strictly is you,” to which Dianne said: “Aww.”

While Dianne had mentioned “teaching someone to dance who has never danced before,” is one of her favourite things about the show.

Bobby then joked: “Dancers have the world’s ugliest feet but what they lack in beauty they make up for in strength and talent,” as Dianne rested her head on his shoulder.