Dianne Buswell hits back at trolls over baby bump as couple prepares to welcome son
dianne buswell has pushed back at online critics who complained that her baby bump is "always out, " sharing a defiant TikTok as she and partner Joe Sugg ready themselves for the arrival of their son.
Dianne Buswell posts TikTok with a clear message
The 36‑year‑old professional dancer posted a video this week showing her bump on full display, lifting her T‑shirt toward the camera while she danced to "That's the Way (I Like It)" by KC and the Sunshine Band. Over the clip she quoted a troll's line — "But why do you always have your belly out?" — and added the caption: "Because that's the way I like it!"
Fans rallied with dozens of supportive responses
Followers flooded the post with messages defending the star. Comments included calls for pregnant women not to "hide away anymore, " questions about whether the same criticisms would land if she weren't pregnant, and praise such as "you rock" and "Ignore the haters. You look amazing. " Other fans wrote that growing a baby is something to show off, described feeling powerful and strong while pregnant, and said the bump should be celebrated "out and proud. " One follower urged: "People should be able to anything they want even if they're pregnant so do you girly and I hope you have the best time ever. "
How the couple announced the pregnancy and what they’ve shared
The pair first revealed they were expecting in September 2025 with a video set to Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" that confirmed the child is a boy; the clip included the line "Our little baby boy. We cannot wait to meet you. " They have since shared more updates online, and Dianne has documented her pregnancy in a series of lighthearted clips while choosing outfits such as crop tops, rolled‑up T‑shirts and sports bras that put her bump on display.
Preparing for the baby while working on TV
Dianne has said she is "thriving" as she prepares to welcome her son and has confirmed the couple are "almost ready" to meet him while also filming a new show, Raiders of the Lost Crafts, for Sky History. An Instagram clip showed her holding a "Mama" mug with an on‑screen message reading: "Me in my nesting phase going around the house seeing what I can get rid of. " Updates suggest the couple are expecting in late February to early‑mid March 2026.
Background: the couple and the name
Dianne, 36, and her partner Joe Sugg, 34, met the show in 2018. Joe, who grew up in the Wiltshire village of Lacock, attended Corsham School from 2003–2010 and later did an apprenticeship as a roof thatcher; he is also the brother of fellow YouTuber Zoella. The pair have already said they have chosen a name for their son but will not share it publicly. In a YouTube update, Joe described the name in guarded terms: "The name that we’ve come up with, we’re not going to share it. We can’t really give any clues to it other than I don’t really see this name really anywhere. I know some people who have it as their surname but it’s also the sort of name that can be shortened. I’d say it’s quite a unique name but it’s not unique as in... "
Final days before the due date
With the due date approaching, Dianne marked her last day of work on Wednesday as she counted down the days until her impending due date. The couple continue to ready the home and wrap up projects ahead of a likely arrival in the late February/early‑mid March 2026 window.
One news item carried a timestamp of 17: 50 GMT 21 Feb 2026 and was updated at 08: 53 GMT 22 Feb 2026; the couple’s social posts and public updates remain the active source of information as they prepare to meet their son.
