Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell breaks down in tears after Blackpool performance
Dianne Buswell was left in tears after her performance on Strictly Come Dancing at Blackpool's iconic Tower Ballroom.
The Australian professional dancer and her celebrity partner Tyler West were awarded 32 points for their Couple's Choice dance to 'Flashdance... What a Feeling' by Irene Cara.
Buswell was visibly emotional after the performance, and she explained that she had been feeling the pressure of dancing in the iconic ballroom.
"It was such an emotional moment for me," Buswell said. "I've always wanted to dance in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, and to finally do it was just incredible."
"I think the pressure got to me a little bit, but I'm so glad that we managed to pull off a good performance."
West also praised Buswell for her professionalism and dedication.
"Dianne is an amazing dancer and she works so hard," West said. "I'm so lucky to have her as my partner."
The couple's performance was well-received by the judges, with Craig Revel Horwood saying that it was "a joy to watch."
Shirley Ballas added that Buswell was "a true star," while Anton Du Beke said that the performance was "sensational."
Buswell and West's performance was one of the highlights of the Blackpool special, which is always one of the most popular episodes of the series.
The episode also featured performances from the professional dancers, as well as a special appearance from singer Ed Sheeran.