STRICTLY’S BOBBY
This year’s breakout Strictly star tells Closer about his love for partner Dianne Buswell and what’s next for his career
Hfavourites to win Strictly Come Dancing this year, with viewers hailing his sizzling chemistry on the dance floor and sweet relationship behind the scenes with professional partner Dianne Buswell – and now Bobby Brazier admits that he’s gained quite a few fans since appearing on the show.
The 20-year-old tells Closer, “I’ve had a few people message and tell me that they’re enjoying mine and Dianne’s partnership and dances, which is lovely, but I only pay attention to a few of the people sliding into my DMs. My eyes are focused on my Juliet, Dianne.”
Despite not having topped the leader board yet, Dianne, 34, and Bobby have been consistently gaining high marks every week, and have so far managed to avoid the dreaded dance off.
DANCING JOURNEY
Bobby says of his Strictly experience, “It’s been great. I was always confident I could dance, but I’m surprised by how much I love performing on a Saturday night. I can’t describe the feeling.
“It is tiring, though – it’s a fitness journey as well as a dancing journey – but Dianne is unbelievable and performing every Saturday is so much fun.”
However, this doesn’t mean that his journey has been completely plain-sailing, and Bobby admits he sometimes struggles during the week.
HIGHS AND LOWS
“When I go to sit down, I just want to stay down,” he jokes. “I’m moving like an old man and I’ve got a big bruise on my bum from when I fell over and hit my butt bone first. That was painful.
“I think a nap is always good for me or a little break or a cuddle – I’m a simple man. It’s tougher than I thought. It’s been a real emotional roller coaster.”
The young actor has had a hugely successful start to his career. After being scouted aged 16, he’s worked as a model at Milan, London and Paris Fashion weeks, but in the past few years has turned his hand to acting. He joined t
