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Manchester Evening News
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Katie Fitzpatrick

'She's being bullied online' - Strictly dancer Dianne Buswell defends head judge Shirley Ballas for getting her name wrong

Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell has defended head judge Shirley Ballas after she was blasted by show fans for calling her by the wrong name for the second time this series. The Australian professional dancer took to Instagram on Sunday say Shirley's blunder didn't offend her.

And the star pleaded with viewers to stop 'bullying' her co-star. Taking to her Instagram Dianne, who is partnered with Kiss FM DJ Tyler West on the BBC dance contest, pleaded with fans to 'be kind.'

She 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.

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