Dianne Buswell has revealed she was unwell during her latest Strictly Come Dancing performance after being struck down the evening before a crucial weekend in the ballroom.
It was reported that the dancer was ill and unable to take part in final rehearsals ahead of her and celebrity dance partner Chris McCausland's epic performance last Saturday night (November 9).
Now, Dianne has confirmed she was ill as she took to the dancefloor. The pair had viewers in tears and were heavily praised as they returned to the ballroom last Saturday night (November 9) where they performed their couple’s choice routine to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2024 line-up announced as history made They closed week eight of the BBC One dance contest with the impressive jazz-inspired performance featuring a "poignant" blackout moment, imitating Chris' own experience with blindness, with him since saying it was to put viewers in the dark and be surprised by what they saw afterwards - which was an epic spin in which Dianne laid across his shoulders.
The unexpected performance received rapturous applause from the audience and a score of 33 out of a possible 40 points from the four judges - Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.