Dianne Buswell says boyfriend Joe Sugg is 'supportive' of her close friendship ... trends now

Dianne Buswell has said her boyfriend Joe Sugg is 'supportive' of her close friendship with her Strictly Come Dancing partner Bobby Brazier. 

The professional dancer, 34, met her partner, 32, when he starred on the 16th series of the BBC competition in 2018. 

This year she is partnered with EastEnders actor Bobby, 20, with Dianne adding that Joe understands the intensity of her job, giving that he was once a contestant. 

Speaking to The Mirror on Saturday, she explained: 'I barely get to see him much. But he understands. He was one of the contestants, so he understands how much time and energy it takes and how much the show means to me.

'He's always supportive. Whatever I do with my dancing, he knows it's my job and it's my passion, and he's always been so supportive of me and Bobby.'

In the interview Dianne explained that Bobby had met Joe a few times and added they will remain 'friends for life'.

Praising the actor for his positive attitude, she continued: 'I love the fact he puts so much passion and energy into each performance and that's what I fell in love with in dancing, the whole telling a story aspect, and Bobby does that.'

Earlier this week, Dianne and Bobby discussed their intense performance during Saturday night's show, that ended in a passionate near-kiss. 

The professional dancer and the EastEnders star appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning to reflect on their routine. 

However, Bobby made a blunder and got stuck in traffic on the way, forcing him to join via video link from his car and leaving Dianne in the studio alone.

He apologised to the hosts, saying: 'I don't know what to say I'm sorry guys, forgive me.'

But he then turned the

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