Strictly Come Dancing’s Bobby Brazier has responded to a fan’s ‘uncomfortable’ complaint following his intense performance with partner Dianne Buswell during Saturday night’s show.
The pair danced the Argentine Tango, which ended in a passionate near-kiss. and placed in the middle of the leaderboard with 30 points out of 40.
At the end of the dance, Dianne slid over on her knees into Bobby’s arms as they embraced, foreheads pressed against one another.
A fan has now said on Instagram that the routine overstepped the line: ‘Love Dianne she’s an amazing dancer and teacher and like Bobby but it felt uncomfortable to watch for me and the end kiss was far too intense. The dance was impeccable just didn’t like how intimate it looked.’
Bobby then took to the comments and responded by simply penning: ‘Job done’
Hitting back: Strictly Come Dancing’s Bobby Brazier has responded to a fan’s ‘uncomfortable’ complaint following his intense performance with partner Dianne Buswell during Saturday night’s show
Intense: The pair danced the Argentine Tango, which ended in a passionate near-kiss. and placed in the middle of the leaderboard with 30 points out of 40
A fan has now said on Instagram that the routine overstepped the line, with Bobby then responding by simply penning: ‘Job done’
Other BBC viewers went wild after watching the dance, with one penning on Twitter : ‘Woah Bobby and Dianne! Amazing if you ask me’
Another said: ‘The Argentine Tango is my absolute favourite and Dianna and Bobby did not disappoint!’
A third added: ‘Bobby and Dianne are my Strictly winners and that’s it. Undermarked every single week but the amount of improvement Bobby has shown is crazy! I love them so much’
Dianne has reportedly been ‘hit hard’ over the scrutiny of her five-year relationship with Joe Sugg due to her close bond with Bobby Brazier .
The professional dancer, 34, is said to be upset over ‘cruel remarks’ after Bobby, 20, declared his love for her.
Insiders close to Dianne say she is ‘very much still together’ with Joe, 32, but is feeling down after being bombarded by taunts from overzealous supporters of the YouTuber.
‘The cruel remarks she has read about her relationship with Bobby – who has been really supportive – have hit her hard,’ a source told The Mirror .
‘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.’
On Saturday night, Bobby and Dianne danced the Argentine Tango to Sail by AWLONATION and placed in the middle of the leaderboard with 30 points out of 40.
Viewers took to X – formerly known as Twitter- to comment on their on-screen chemistry with Bobby pulling Dianne in for a passionate ending to their fierce dance.
Other BBC viewers went wild after watching the dance, with one penning on Twitter : ‘Woah Bobby and Dianne! Amazing if you ask me’
One wrote: ‘Idk why but the way Bobby behaves around Dianne makes me a bit uncomfortable, like she very clearly views him as a little brother but you can tell he has a crush on her, idk something about it doesn’t sit right with me’.
‘Blimey, Bobby looked like he was about to eat Dianne during that dance’.
‘get someone who looks at u the way bobby looks at dianne’ and ‘WOOAAHHH Bobby & Dianne! Amazing if you ask me’.
It comes after the pair declared their love for each other on Lorraine.
Talking about their close bond, Bobby explained to stand-in host Christine Lampard: ‘We spend so much time together [in rehearsals] all day every day together.’
Dianne then chimed in, adding: ‘So if we didn’t like each other, that would be an issue!’
Bobby then sweetly joked: ‘There are times when I don’t like you, but then there are times that I love you.’
Dianne is currently balancing her busy Strictly schedule with spending time with YouTuber boyfriend Joe, with whom she was partnered on the 2018 series.
Bobby, meanwhile, was last linked to Waterloo star, Tillie Amartey, also 20, in 2022 and despite it being over a year since their break-up, he is reportedly still ‘besotted’ with her.
Down: Insiders she is ‘very much still together’ with Joe, but is down after being bombarded by taunts from overzealous supporters of YouTuber Joe, 32 (pictured together in February)
Love: Dianne is currently balancing her busy Strictly schedule with spending time with Joe, whom she was partnered on the 2018 series (pictured)
He has been ‘constantly messaging’ the model and ‘hasn’t given up’ on their relationship.
The duo were last spotted together on their Instagram Stories in August 2021, with a source saying they ended their relationship in March 2022.
A source previously told The Mirror: ‘Bobby was really keen on her, but she decided to call time on the relationship, feeling they weren’t compatible.’
Bobby has since been linked to Storm model Liberty Love, but their relationship fizzled out.
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE CONTESTANTS’ PROFILES
Angela Rippon
Age: 78
Profession: Journalist
Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: Actor
Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’
Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Age: 53
Profession: Journalist
Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’
Eddie Kadi
Age: 40
Profession: Comedian and radio presenter
Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.
Angela Scanlon
Age: 39
Profession: TV presenter
Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’
Adam Thomas
Age: 34
Profession: Actor and presenter
Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’
Ellie Leach
Age: 22
Profession: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’
Bobby Brazier
Age: 20
Profession: EastEnders star and model
Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’
Nigel Harman
Age: 49
Profession: Actor
Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’
Annabel Croft
Age: 57
Profession: Broadcaster and ex tennis player
Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’
