Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell has shared an emotional goodbye with her boyfriend Joe Sugg.

Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg

Strictly Come Dancing’s Dianne Buswell shared a sweet post (Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram)

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell bid an emotional farewell to her partner Joe Sugg as they went on separate journeys after a ‘magical’ South African getaway.

On TikTok, Dianne shared a humorous retrospective clip where Joe detailed his ‘dream’ partner as someone who embraces and laughs at his jokes. She coupled this moment with current footage of Joe amusingly squishing himself against a window, making faces as they bid each other farewell.

Accompanying the video, Dianne captioned: “This is how he said goodbye to me,” alongside icons of tearful laughter and a red heart. She continued in the caption, expressing her sentiments: “Saying goodbye in our own little way [crying laughing and red heart emojis]. Miss him already!”

The UK waved goodbye to Dianne earlier in the month when she jetted off for a much-needed holiday following the conclusion of her recent Strictly season. Fans of the beloved dance competition are well aware that Dianne and her celebrity partner, comedian Chris McCausland, won BBC One show’s 2024 series.

Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg

Strictly Come Dancing’s Dianne Buswell said ‘goodbye’ to boyfriend Joe Sugg (Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram)

Enjoying their heartfelt triumph, Dianne and Chris parted ways, allowing Dianne to spend the festive season with Joe and her family, who joined from Australia. In the dawn of 2025, Dianne rejoined her Strictly colleagues for the programme’s live tour.

Dianne then flew off with Joe to a friend’s wedding in South Africa, managing to take in the stunning landscape before the nuptials commenced.

Sharing updates on social media, Dianne posted a clip of her and Joe embarking on a dawn safari. The shared video showcased a sunrise over the Western Cape, ending in an encounter with wildlife that included an elephant, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Her followers were treated to sights of giraffes and rhinos in her postings, with Dianne captioning one: “The most magical experience #safari #southafrica @sanbonasafari #sanbonawildlifereserve.”

Strictly's Joe Sugg

Partners Joe and Dianne went their separate ways (Image: Dianne Buswell Instagram)Following the nuptials, Dianne has provided followers with a summary of their post-wedding escapades, labeling the experience as ‘beautiful’. On her Instagram gallery, photos showcased Dianne and Joe enjoying the sunset glow during the celebration, with Dianne wearing a vibrant maxi dress for the occasion.

The pair engaged in horse-riding, kayaking, and relaxed exploration around Cape Town. Later, Dianne disclosed they would continue their adventures separately, confirming her own travels had taken her to Brisbane.