Strictly's Dianne Buswell ditches iconic red hair in major transformation

20 May 2023 , 09:15

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Strictly's Dianne Buswell ditches iconic red hair in major transformation

Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell sent fans into a frenzy when she got rid of her signature red hair last night.

The Australian dancer, 34, is known for her striking scarlet mane, which she's sported on the BBC show for years.

However, Dianne stunned her followers when she popped up backstage at Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals UK Tour with long brown locks.

The dancer was virtually unrecognisable as she tagged her hairdresser, saying: "I'm getting ideas."

However to fans' relief, it turns out the new look was just a wig as the Dianne shared a second selfie of herself with her signature hair, saying: "But then there's the red."

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Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell sent fans into a frenzy when she got rid of her signature red hair (Instagram)

The dancer is known for her scarlet mane (BBC/Ray Burmiston)

The performer recently revealed she wanted to branch out from dancing and try her hand at something new.

In February, it was reported Dianne had signed up to Celebrity MasterChef, following in the footsteps of Strictly stars Johannes and Katya Jones, who have taken part in the BBC 1 cookery show.

However, speaking to heat magazine, the dancer also said she wants to establish herself as an actress this year.

Dianne teased her hairdressers she was 'getting ideas' (Instagram)

Fans couldn't get over how different she looked (Instagram)

Dianne explained: "I'm taking it quite seriously. I've always been a little performer, and there's no time like the present."

The star has been vying for the Glitterball trophy on Strictly since 2017. When asked if the show will still be part of her future, she insisted: "Absolutely. Acting is just a little side project, really, so who knows where it will take me?"

Earlier this year, Dianne broke her silence regarding rumours she and beau Joe Sugg had split.

Fans had feared the worst when the YouTuber seemed absent from his girlfriend's trip back home to Oz - and then the couple put their £1.35m mansion up for sale.

Earlier this year Dianne spoke out about rumours she had split with Joe Sugg (PA)

Lorraine Kelly interviewed Dianne, asking: "How about your lovely man Joe, are you two still dancing together?"

Smiling, the dancer replied: "He puts his ballroom frame almost every day and he’s getting better. He actually is very good and I’d love to do a proper competition with him and see how he goes.

"It's getting better. You know he actually is very good. I would love to actually do a proper competition with him [and] see how he goes".

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The interview came following reports that Dianne and Joe were selling their home in West Sussex.

The couple - who are said to have purchased the property around two years ago in 2021 - are believed to have found another plush pad together.

Victoria Johns