BBC Strictly’s Bobby Brazier says 'I love you' in emotional tribute to partner

Soap star Bobby Brazier took a moment to celebrate his former Strictly Come Dancing partner this week.

By Tianna Corbin, TV reporter

Bobby Brazier makes muffins for Dianne Buswell

Former actor has paid a sweet tribute to this week as the star turns 35. Taking to his Instagram stories, Bobby took a moment to reflect on their time together on the dance show.

Last year, the duo were partnered together and managed to earn a place in the finale. Sharing a snap of them both in a rehearsal studio, Bobby wrote: “It's big d’s birthday.”

He then added a compilation of clips which showed their dances together both on the programme and on the tour. There were also snippets of them having fun together by jumping up and down and giving each other huge hugs.

In one video, it showed Bobby picking Dianne up over his shoulder and walking away with her. He jokingly wrote: “You needed to be put in the bin often.”

The soap star added more short videos of themselves throughout the competition before praising Dianne for being a joy from the beginning of their journey. He ended the tribute with a final snap of them hugging one another.

Bobby Brazier

Bobby paid tribute to Dianne on her birthday (Image: INSTAGRAM/BOBBYBRAZIER)

Bobby added: “I love you and thank you. You’re my family.”

Although the duo managed to reach the finale on Strictly, they lost out to first place as Coronation Street’s Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were crowned winners.

Despite the competition drawing to a close last year, Bobby and Dianne recently reunited to show off their impressive moves.

They attended a care home together as the residents scored them out of 10 before getting them to join in too.

Bobby Brazier

Bobby shared a montage of himself and Dianne to celebrate her birthday (Image: BBC)

Speaking about the visit, Dianne said: "Today was just pure joy. To see how happy they all were to have us really was special.

“I got to have another little dance with the Bobsta still didn't quite get that lift tho did we Thanks for having us.”

It wasn’t long before people commented on the sweet reunion as many were thrilled to see them dancing together again.

Bobby’s dad Jeff Brazier said: "A million [heart emoji]‘s YES,"

Bobby Brazier

Bobby and Dianne managed to reach the finale of Strictly Come Dancing (Image: INSTAGRAM/BOBBYBRAZIER)

His wife Kate Brazier added: "My heart".

Social media user @buswe1l said: “The reunion we all knew we needed.”

@abbinoone added: “You can just tell you will have completely made their day. This is so lovely.” @Mica_sky wrote: “Awww this is the sweetest thing [sic] bless them.”

With @Joanna9251 said: “Loved seeing Bobs and Di dancing together again [sic] the elderly there were in their element.” @Chris.disley.146 added: “Aww so lovely, great work guys.”

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