Strictly's Dianne Buswell teases engagement rumours with boyfriend Joe Sugg

Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancer Dianne Buswell, who won the series last year with Chris McCausland, has sparked engagement rumours with her long-term boyfriend Joe Sugg after dropping what fans believe to be a public engagement hint on social media.

The Strictly star first crossed paths with YouTube sensation Joe Sugg when they were paired up together on the dance show in 2018. Despite being bombarded with dating speculations throughout their time on the programme, it wasn't until they secured second place in the finale they officially confirmed their relationship. Since then, followers have been treated to glimpses of their life together on social media.

This has included trips to Australia to visit Dianne's family, as well as spending quality time with Joe's sister, fellow YouTubestar Zoe Sugg, and her two daughters, while also sharing snippets of them dancing together.

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The couple recently revealed their move to a lavish £3.5 million mansion in West Sussexin 2023, after admitting their previous residence required too much work when living there for two and a half years.

Despite owning two luxurious properties together, fans are increasingly eager to know if wedding bells are in the future for the pair, especially as they've both hinted at wanting children in the coming years.

In a recent TikTok post, Dianne decided to address the engagement speculation head-on, leading fans to believe she was publicly nudging Joe towards a proposal.

In the clip, Dianne is seen sitting in the back of a car, staring directly into the camera as music plays. Suddenly, some familiar lyrics can be heard.

"If it hadn't been for Cotton Eye'd Joe, I'd been married a long time ago. Where did you come from, where did you go?" the singer croons as Dianne lifts her left hand to reveal an absence of engagement and wedding rings.

Strictly fans will instantly recognise 'Cotton Eyed Joe' as the tune that accompanied Joe and Dianne's first dance together on the show - a lively Charleston.

The duo reprised the performance during the finale. Throughout their relationship, Dianne has often referred to the song when discussing her partner.

The comments section of Dianne's video was soon flooded with speculation, with many wondering if the clip was a playful jab at Joe for not having popped the question yet.

"I feel like you're trying to tell us something here," one viewer remarked, while another quipped: "Take the hint Joseph."

"This is so iconic," another fan gushed, with several other fans also dubbing Dianne 'iconic' for her post.

Another follower even speculated whether the video was a subtle hint that the couple had already tied the knot in secret. In response to this theory, Dianne playfully responded with a winking emoji.