Strictly’s Dianne Buswell ‘feeling down’ following backlash after Bobby Brazier admits he’s ‘falling in love with her’
STRICTLY star Dianne Buswell has revealed that she's been "feeling down" after being trolled for her close friendship with Bobby Brazier.
The Aussie pro, who is partnered with the EastEnders actor on the BBC One dance competition this series, has come under fire after Bobby admitted last month that he was "falling in love" with her.
Dianne, 34 - who is in a relationship with former contestant and YouTube star Joe Sugg - is said to be devastated over the viscous online comments, which is now having a negative impact on her.
One insider told : “The cruel remarks she has read about her relationship with Bobby - who has been really supportive - have hit her hard.
"Her and Joe are still very much together and he has also been very supportive, and made it clear publicly that he has her back."
The soap actor previously told the publication at the Pride Of Britain Awards: "I could speak about Dianne all day. She's just a diamond - you know what, I'm falling in love with her. She's just great. I feel very lucky."
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Things reached fever pitch after Movie Week when the EastEnders actor and his pro partner Dianne delivered a lively samba dressed as Romeo and Juliet.
Bobby told The Sun that he's been inundated with saucy messages from admirers.
But the 20-year-old has played down the attention and insists he only has one woman in his life.
Bobby said: “I’ll pay attention to a few of them! But my eyes are focused on my Juliet, Dianne.
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“She is unbelievable and performing every Saturday with her is so much fun.
“I appreciate all the compliments and people thinking I’m a star — I’m in a fortunate position.
“With social media, people seem to be enjoying the partnership and dances Dianne and I are doing.”
It comes after Dianne made cryptic references last week on social media amid split worries with Joe.
