For months, it has been anticipation, gentle kicks, and quiet moments shared between two people waiting for their lives to change forever. Now, the moment feels suddenly, breathtakingly close.
Dianne Buswell has revealed that she is officially in the final stretch of her pregnancy — and by her own admission, baby could arrive any day now.
“I CAN’T BELIEVE THE TIME HAS COME”
In a candid Instagram video shared on February 20, the 36-year-old Strictly favourite announced a milestone that every expectant parent recognises instantly: packing the hospital bag.
“I cannot believe the time has come to pack our hospital bag,” Dianne wrote, capturing the mix of disbelief, excitement, and nerves that marks the final chapter before birth.
With a smile and trademark warmth, she joked that she may have overpacked for her baby boy while forgetting herself entirely — a moment that instantly resonated with parents everywhere.
“I couldn’t help it,” she laughed. “I guess this is now motherhood.”
It was a small comment — but one that spoke volumes about how ready she feels to put her child first.
STRICTLY FAMILY RALLIES AROUND HER
Almost immediately, the response poured in.
Her Strictly Come Dancing family were among the first to show their love and excitement. Fellow pro dancer Vito Coppola led the celebrations with an enthusiastic message, telling Dianne she was “baby ready” and admitting he “cannot wait”.
Other co-stars, including Amy Dowden and Nancy Xu, also showed their support — alongside Dianne’s fiancé, Joe Sugg, who has been by her side throughout the journey.
Fans echoed the sentiment, flooding the comments with encouragement, reassurance, and heartfelt advice from parents who have been there before.
“She’s baby ready,” one wrote simply — a phrase that quickly caught on.
WAITING FOR A NAME — AND KEEPING THE SECRET
As the due date approaches, one detail remains closely guarded: their baby boy’s name.
Back in October, Dianne and Joe addressed fan questions in a YouTube video, confirming they had chosen a name — but had no intention of revealing it early.
Joe described it as “quite a unique name”, explaining that while some people might recognise it as a surname, it’s also a name that can be shortened and grow with their child.
Dianne added a playful comparison, suggesting it would suit both childhood and adulthood — sweet when he’s little, strong when he’s older.
Yet with the due date now so close, Joe admitted one concern: accidentally letting the name slip.
“From now on,” he joked, “he’s called Derek.”
A MOMENT THAT LEFT THEM BOTH IN TEARS
The countdown to birth has been filled with emotion — none more powerful than the moment they shared their 4D baby scan with fans late last year.
As the midwife pointed out their baby’s movements, Dianne revealed she could feel him kicking. Joe, camera in hand, watched in awe as his son’s face appeared on the screen.
“Aww, so cute,” he said, visibly overwhelmed.
Moments later, Joe turned the camera on himself, tears welling in his eyes, while Dianne gasped at their baby’s tiny features.
It was raw. Unfiltered. And unmistakably real.
A NEW CHAPTER IS ABOUT TO BEGIN
Now, with the hospital bag packed and the waiting game officially underway, Dianne Buswell stands on the edge of a life-changing moment — supported by her partner, her Strictly family, and a community of fans who have followed her journey every step of the way.
No dance routine has ever prepared her for this.
But if excitement, love, and readiness count for anything, she is more than ready.
As one chapter closes and another prepares to begin, Dianne’s words linger with quiet significance:
“I guess this is now motherhood.”
And by the looks of it, she’s stepping into it with open arms.
