Key Highlights
- Joe Sugg addresses the “Strictly curse” with a co-star from his time on the show.
- The so-called “curse” refers to rumors about potential romances between contestants before his actual romance with Dianne Buswell.
- Sugg reveals he was once linked to Faye Tozer, but there was no romantic connection.
- Sugg and Dianne Buswell are expecting their first child together, sharing a joyful Instagram post about it.
The Strictly Come Dancing ‘Curse’
Joe Sugg has opened up about the so-called “Strictly curse,” a term that refers to rumors and speculation surrounding potential romances between contestants on BBC’s hit dance competition show, Strictly Come Dancing. In an interview with The Fellas podcast, the YouTube star and television personality shared his experience of being linked to one of his co-stars before forming a romantic relationship with his partner Dianne Buswell.
A Romance Before the Show?
Before his connection with Dianne Buswell, Sugg revealed that rumors about a Strictly romance cropped up. He pointed out that these rumors were based on a video he found from years ago, showing him and his sister recreating one of the dance routines from pop group Steps. “I remember I said, I used to fancy Faye,” Joe admitted in the podcast. “They brought that up and tried to make it out like there was already a Strictly curse going on between me and Faye.”
No Romantic Connection
However, Sugg made it clear that there was no romantic link between him and pop star Faye Tozer during his time on the show. “Yeah, so she was in my series, and when I was a kid, she was my favourite in the band,” he explained. Joe confirmed that any rumors were baseless, emphasizing the lack of a romantic relationship with Tozer.
A Romantic Partnership
It was only after Sugg’s 2018 stint on Strictly Come Dancing that his romance with Dianne Buswell truly began to flourish. The pair continued their relationship after the show and have remained in the public eye ever since. In September, the couple shared a video to Instagram to announce they were expecting their first child together. The post, which was soundtracked by Sir Elton John’s Tiny Dancer, showed them painting on a canvas, with multiple strokes revealing a picture of two stick figures holding hands alongside the date “2026.”
Celebrity Support and Anticipation
The announcement garnered support from fellow celebrities like Strictly judges Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse, as well as professional dancers. Amy Dowden, who won series 16 of Strictly alongside Kevin Clifton, expressed her happiness for the couple with a series of “YES” emojis accompanied by crying emojis.
The post received numerous comments from fans and fellow professionals, with many wishing the couple good luck on their upcoming parenthood journey. The announcement serves as a testament to the enduring relationship between Sugg and Buswell, who have been together since their time on Strictly Come Dancing and continue to navigate public life together.
Meanwhile, Sugg’s candid talk about the “Strictly curse” highlights the ongoing fascination with the show’s contestants’ personal lives, even as he maintains his focus on their partnership and future family.
