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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Jessica Sansome

BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell speaks out on Shirley Ballas' name backlash and reveals private moment

Dianne Buswell has again spoken out after fans were left furious following Strictly Come Dancing's live show on Saturday night. Over the weekend, after getting the dancer's name wrong for a second time, head judge Shirley Ballas was flooded with complaints.

The backlash lead to Dianne pleading for people to 'be kind' in a statement posted on social media. Taking to her Instagram Dianne, who is partnered with Kiss FM DJ Tyler West on the hit show, penned: "'Firstly thank you guys so much for all the support on our dance last night. It was a tough week but I am forever in awe of the hard work and dedication Tyler brings every single week.

"Another point want to address is I have seen a lot of hateful comments aimed at Shirley for simply adding an a to the end of my name which doesn't offend me, but what does make me upset is seeing someone being bullied online."

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