Strictly winner Chris McCausland lands exciting new TV job after soaring to success on the BBC dance show

Strictly winner Chris McCausland has landed an exciting new job after soaring to success and winning the hearts of the nation on the BBC dance competition earlier this month. Strictly winner Chris McCausland has landed an exciting new job after soaring to success and winning the hearts of the nation on the BBC dance competition earlier this month Earlier this month, it was claimed Chris – who is blind – had a big-money deal awaiting him to stay with the BBC as his humour 'can connect with ordinary viewers at home' 'That's something which critics have said is lacking from many comedy series on the Beeb, and Chris could breathe new life into a genre which was once a mainstay for the corporation.' The comedian, 47, is joining the series four lineup of Comedy Central Live - a stand-up series that will include four episodes, set to air weekly on Comedy Central UK in early 2025 He is set to perform alongside the likes of Judi Love, Amy Matthews, Kane Brown, Ola Labib, Jack Skipper, Amy Gledhill and Joshua Bethania in the fan-favourite show He also delivered Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message on December 25 to call for an end to discrimination against disabled peopl The star joked about the festive treat mince pies as a metaphor about equality. Chris is reportedly set to rake in a whopping £1M following the nail-biting Strictly finale An insider said The BBC are 'considering ways of him being reunited with pro partner Dianne as they had such a sensational chemistry together' Chris has already added an incredible 100 extra dates to his Yonks comedy tour and according to The Mirror is being lined up for TV presenting and acting gigs - after being said to have helped to save the glitzy competition following a year of scandals.