Dianne Buswell, the 36-year-old Strictly Come Dancing star, offers a touching look at her first two weeks as a mother alongside boyfriend Joe Sugg, 34. The couple welcomed their baby boy, Bowden, earlier this month on March 16, 2026.
Heartwarming Family Videos
In an Instagram montage, Dianne captures Joe cradling their newborn, including moments just hours after birth and after bringing him home from the hospital. She captions the post: ‘2 weeks with My boys.’
Earlier this week, Dianne posts adorable snaps of her Strictly co-stars meeting Bowden for the first time, highlighting their growing family circle.
Challenging Yet Joyful Birth
Dianne describes labor as a ‘very long day’ where ‘a lot happened.’ She shares her recovery process, including time in an oxygen chamber and the demands of night feeds, as she adjusts to parenthood.
Baby Bowden’s Name and Announcement
The couple confirms the pronunciation of their son’s unique name: ‘Bowden Sugg. (Pronounced Bow like How, not Bow like Row… hopefully that makes sense).’ His full name, Bowden Mark Richard Sugg, honors Dianne’s father, Mark, and Joe’s late grandfather, Richard, who passed away in 2021.
The birth announcement features a photo of Dianne holding Bowden’s tiny hand and the family bringing him home. She writes: ‘Never felt a love like it. Baby Bowden Mark Richard Sugg. 16/03/26.’
Pregnancy Journey
Dianne and Joe, who met on Strictly in 2018, announced their pregnancy in September 2025. A creative video shows them unveiling a canvas with stick-figure drawings of themselves holding a baby. Joe captions it: ‘Our little baby boy ❤️ we cannot wait to meet you.’ They reveal the due date in 2026.
In February 2026, Dianne hints at the imminent arrival with a montage of their belongings alongside miniature versions, including tiny clothes, shoes, and a Strictly-themed onesie. She captions: ‘When 2 will soon become 3, the last one!’ and adds, ‘now we wait.’
