Strictly's Dianne Buswell to host new hairdressing podcast for Radio 1

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief | 05 January 2021

Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell is to host her own hairdressing-themed podcast for BBC Radio 1.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Dianne Buswell has been named the host of a new podcast series for BBC Radio 1.

Called Di's Salon, the 12-part series will see Buswell revisit her former career as a professional hairdresser as she welcomes celebrity guests to talk about their past haircuts and set them up with a new do.

Due to coronavirus restrictions the show has been recorded virtually, with the celebrity guests being sent a DIY kit in the post so that she can talk them through creating their new looks.

"I am so excited to be launching my very own podcast with BBC Radio 1, Di's Salon!" said Buswell, who has been part of the Strictly lineup since 2017.

"I will be inviting celebrities to join me in the cutting room for a chat and a new 'do - everyone knows that you do all your best talking with your hairdresser. Bring on the hair dye, kirby grips, hairspray and wigs!"

Confirmed guests for the series include Joe Sugg, Talia Mar, AJ Odudu, Mary Fitzgerald, Mother Pukka, James McVey, Blu Hydrangea, Megan Crabbe, Charlie Craggs, Russell Kane, Jayde Adams and Laura Adlington.