4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly's Dianne Buswell says blind dance partner Chris McCausland 'went a terrifying and ghostly and shade of grey' as she details fears behind their first live performance

Strictly star Chris McCausland 'went grey' just minutes before they took to the floor for their first dance, his professional partner Dianne Buswell has revealed. Strictly star Chris McCausland 'went grey' just minutes before they took to the floor for their first dance, his professional partner Dianne Buswell has revealed After impressing with their Cha Cha Cha, the duo have been tipped as favourites to win the competition, with the comedian making history as the show's first ever blind contestant Despite his initial fears, Chris impressed viewers with his dance on the first live show, earning a solid score of 23. Chris then shared that when he first agreed to take part in the show, his main fear was that he didn't want to be seen 'as a calamity,' or the 'sympathy vote.' Chris then shared that when he first agreed to take part in the show, his main fear was that he didn't want to be seen 'as a calamity,' or the 'sympathy vote' If he does go on to win the show, many fans would be expecting him to take part in the tour - which the top stars of each series always participate in.

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1 month, 1 week ago

Strictly star Chris McCausland thinks he knows why BBC Giovanni-Amanda scandal happened

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has given his view on …

2 months ago

Strictly star Dianne Buswell breaks her silence on partner Chris McCausland missing live tour as she returns to the dance floor without him following their historic win: 'It's been really tough'

Daily Mail

Dianne Buswell has broken her silence on partner Chris McCausland missing the show's live tour after it kicked off earlier this week in Birmingham. In her new YouTube Vlog Dianne admitted returning to the dance floor without her former partner was 'really tough' after he was forced to skip the shows due to his mammoth 250 dates Yonks! Dianne Buswell, …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly star Pete Wicks shares comments that ‘tainted’ his experience of BBC show

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Daily Mail

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 …

3 months ago

Strictly star Katya Jones flaunts her jaw-dropping figure in a TINY bikini as she soaks up the sun amid lavish Dubai getaway following show final

Daily Mail

Strictly star Katya Jones flaunted her jaw-dropping figure as she soaked up the sun during a lavish Dubai getaway on Thursday following last week's show final. Strictly star Katya Jones, 35, flaunted her jaw-dropping figure as she soaked up the sun during a lavish Dubai getaway on Thursday following last week's show final The pro dancer looked incredible in a …

3 months, 1 week ago

Emotional Strictly star Chris McCausland reflects on his win saying 'he'll never be a part of anything like that again' as he's praised by disability charity for creating representation

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing Chris McCausland has reflected on his 'emotional' win as he says he will 'never be a part of anything like that again'. Strictly Come Dancing Chris McCausland has reflected on his 'emotional' win as he says he will 'never be a part of anything like that again' The blind comedian, 47, who lifted the Glitterball with partner …

3 months, 1 week ago

Joe Sugg sends heartfelt message to his partner Dianne Buswell after Strictly triumph

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Sugg has issued a heartfelt message to his long-term partner …

3 months, 1 week ago

Chris McCausland is a heroic Strictly winner in a series struck by one controversy after another

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3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri breaks her silence after missing out on Glitterball trophy during 'best ever' final with emotional post to her younger self: 'Never give up, anything is possible!'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri has broken her silence after missing out on the Glitterball trophy to Chris McCausland during Saturday's 'best ever' final. Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri has broken her silence after missing out on the Glitterball trophy to Chris McCausland Anton Du Beke declared she was the most talented competitor ever to appear in the series Tasha …

3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell win Glitterball Trophy in tear-jerking finale

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

Joe Sugg proudly shares sweet post for his 'inspirational' girlfriend Dianne Buswell as she wins Strictly Come Dancing for the first time with Chris McCausland

Daily Mail

Joe Sugg has shared a sweet, gushing message to celebrate his girlfriend Dianne Buswell and her Strictly partner Chris McCausland after they were victorious on the BBC show on Saturday. And now Joe, who first met Dianne on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, has proudly shared a gallery of pictures praising the dancer for her hard work and 'determination'. Joe …

3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing suffers another blow following a year of scandal after Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell are crowned winners

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing has suffered another blow after a year of scandal as the ratings for the final episode have been released. The BBC show saw Chris McCausland and his pro partner Dianne Buswell win the 2024's champions after he history as the show's first ever blind contestant. Strictly Come Dancing suffers another blow amid year of scandal after ratings …

3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's Vito Coppola suffers VERY awkward wardrobe malfunction and is left desperately struggling to hold up his trousers during grand finale

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing pro Vito Coppola suffered a very awkward wardrobe malfunction during Saturday's live finale. Strictly Come Dancing pro Vito Coppola suffered a very awkward wardrobe malfunction during Saturday's live finale The dancer, 32, was left desperately struggling to hold up his trousers after the button seemingly popped on his costume during the American Smooth with Miranda star Sarah …

3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

Strictly judge shares honest opinion of favourite Chris McCausland ahead of the final

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3 months, 1 week ago

Is this the Strictly winner? Bookies reveal which finalist has a 94% chance of winning

Daily Mail

Chris McCausland has emerged as the hot favourite to win this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing. Lee Astley, spokesperson for BetIdeas, said: 'Comedian Chris McCausland continues to shorten in the market to win Strictly Come Dancing's grand final on Saturday night. Chris McCausland has emerged as the hot favourite to win this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing The …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Livid Dianne Buswell shoots down Strictly Come Dancing fan for claiming Chris McCausland 'has only got through because he's blind'

Daily Mail

Dianne Buswell has hit back at a Strictly Come Dancing viewer who claimed the only reason Chris McCausland hasn't been voted out yet is because he's blind. Dianne Buswell has hit back at a Strictly Come Dancing viewer who claimed the only reason Chris McCausland hasn't been voted out yet is because he's blind In a post on X seen …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans slam Tess Daly for her 'embarrassing' comment to show favourite Chris McCausland

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing fans took to social media on Saturday night to slam presenter Tess Daly's comment to contestant Chris McCausland. After the performance, which scored the pair a 32, Chris and Dianne walked over to Tess, 55, where fans could hear the presenter ask Chris 'can you see how happy she is with you?' Strictly Come Dancing fans took …

Strictly fans make plea after Chris McCausland’s ‘best dance yet’

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly fans make plea after Chris McCausland’s ‘best dance yet’

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly's Dianne Buswell breaks down in tears as she pays tribute to dance partner Chris McCausland for 'coming out of his safe space' after his incredible Quickstep

Daily Mail

Dianne Buswell fought back tears on Saturday evening as she paid tribute to her dance partner Chris McCausland during Musicals Week. Dianne Buswell fought back tears on Saturday evening as she paid tribute to her dance partner Chris McCausland during Musicals Week The professional dancer, 35, and the comedian, 47, who is blind due to retinitis pigmentosa, blew viewers away …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Chris McCausland’s score sparks ‘undermarking’ accusations in Musicals Week

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing latest: Tasha Ghouri lands first 40 as JB Gill wins Samba-thon

The Independent

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4 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024, week 8, live: nerves hit as Blackpool looms, with Shayne looking doomed

The Telegraph

After five weeks of fun and being able to wow the audience, Chris and Dianne have had the tango and the samba back-to-back which he describes, quite reasonably, as like having “double Latin followed by double detention at school”. “Both the samba and the tango are very technical dances, and they have lacked the opportunity for some of the wow …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly’s Chris McCausland admits he was ‘down’ after thinking he made huge mistake during Saturday’s show

The Independent

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly’s first blind contestant Chris McCausland says he and pro partner are ‘winging it’

The Independent

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly fans praise Craig Revel and Anton Du Beke’s Halloween costumes: latest updates

The Independent

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5 months ago

Strictly fans are left in tears as Chris McCausland's four-word question to partner Dianne Buswell is revealed

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were in pieces as Chris McCasuland's four-word question to his dance partner Dianne Buswell is revealed. Strictly Come Dancing viewers were in pieces as Chris McCasuland's four-word question to his dance partner Dianne Buswell is revealed The pair performed a breathtaking waltz to Liverpool anthem You'll Never Walk Alone and scored an impressive 35 out of …

5 months ago

Strictly: Chris McCausland steals show with four-word question to Dianne Buswell

The Independent

5 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 tonight latest: Chris McCausland sparks tears as Jamie and Montell top leaderboard

The Independent

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5 months ago

Strictly fans are left 'in tears' over Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's 'perfect' dance routine: 'Just give him the glitterball trophy!'

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing fans have were left 'in tears' after watching Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's 'perfect' dance routine on Saturday's episode. Dianne 'you did good yeh really really good' Chris & Dianne FTW #Strictly'; Strictly Come Dancing fans have were left 'in tears' after watching Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell 's 'perfect' dance routine on Saturday's episode The comedian, …

5 months ago

Strictly's Chris McCausland admits he 'doesn't want the sympathy vote' to win the show after the blind comic became favourite to lift the Glitterball

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing favourite Chris McCausland has insisted he 'doesn't want to be the sympathy vote,' after becoming odds-on favourite to win the show. Strictly Come Dancing favourite Chris McCausland has insisted he 'doesn't want to be the sympathy vote,' after becoming odds-on favourite to win the show The comedian who is blind, has stunned viewers with his moves, and …

5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's Chris McCausland reveals the secret signal he gives Dianne Buswell during the live shows

Daily Mail

Chris McCausland has revealed the secret signal he gives his partner Dianne Buswell during the Strictly Come Dancing live shows. Chris McCausland revealed the secret signal he gives his partner Dianne Buswell during the Strictly Come Dancing live shows on Instagram on Tuesday And the reason he does this, is to give him time to gather his emotions so he …

5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing LIVE: Chris McCausland’s salsa blows audience away as Tasha Ghouri scores first 10s of series

The Independent

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5 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans praise Chris McCausland for ‘unbelievable’ week four performance

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strictly FIRST LOOK: Sarah Hadland dramatically collapses to the floor during gruelling rehearsals while Nick Knowles admits his 'brain is scrambled' ahead of Movie Week

Daily Mail

Sarah Hadland dramatically collapsed to the floor as she rehearsed her Viennese Waltz with partner Vito Coppola ahead of Strictly Come Dancing's Movie Week. Sarah Hadland dramatically collapsed to the floor as she rehearsed her Viennese Waltz with partner Vito Coppola ahead of Strictly Come Dancing movie week Meanwhile Nick Knowles looked exhausted as he learnt the 'very bouncy' Charleston …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Strictly’s Chris McCausland makes blunt dig at judge Craig Revel Horwood

The Independent

6 months ago

Strictly's Chris McCausland admits being 'terrified' he'd 'make a fool' of himself on the show and says daughter Sophie, 10, worries he'll 'fall off' the dance floor - after becoming first ever blind

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland has admitted being 'terrified' he'd make a fool of himself on the BBC show after becoming it's first ever blind competitor. Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland has admitted being 'terrified' he'd make a fool of himself on the BBC show after becoming it's first ever blind competitor The comedian, 47, made his debut on the …

6 months ago

Strictly's Dianne Buswell explains how she trains blind partner Chris McCausland as they amaze BBC viewers with first dance

Daily Mail

Strictly's Dianne Buswell has revealed how she trains blind partner Chris McCausland for the live BBC show. Strictly 's Dianne Buswell has revealed how she trains blind partner Chris McCausland for the live BBC show After week one of the competition, the pair scored 23 points and impressed viewers with their Cha Cha routine to Twist and Shout by The …

6 months ago

Strictly's Dianne Buswell explains how she trains blind partner Chris McCausland as they amaze BBC viewers with first dance

Daily Mail

6 months ago

Strictly viewers hail blind comedian Chris McCausland as 'the most inspiring contestant ever' and tip him to win

Daily Mail

Strictly Come Dancing viewers cheered on Chris McCausland with an epic standing ovation after the comedian gave an 'inspirational' performance for Saturday's first live show. Taking to X - formerly Twitter - Chris was flooded with touching messages and was hailed as 'the most inspiring contestant ever', with people writing: Strictly Come Dancing viewers cheered on Chris McCausland with an …

6 months ago

Strictly viewers hail blind comedian Chris McCausland as 'the most inspiring contestant ever' and tip him to win

Daily Mail

6 months ago

Strictly Come Dancing: Chris McCausland reveals Dianne Buswell kicked him during rehearsal

The Independent

6 months ago

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri goes make-up free while Chris McCausland shares a giggle with pro partner Dianne Buswell as they lead the stars heading to the studio ahead of first live show

Daily Mail

The Strictly Come Dancing stars were out in force as they left their hotel and headed to Elstree Studios ahead of the very first live show on Saturday. The Strictly Come Dancing stars were out in force as they left their hotel and headed to Elstree Studios ahead of the very first live show on Saturday Chris McCausland and his …

6 months ago

Is Chris McCausland the man to SAVE Strictly? How the comedian overcame sight loss and a shock career change to find marital bliss and TV success - with fans tipping him to win scandal-plagued show af

Daily Mail

Chris McCausland is just hours away from making his debut on the Strictly dancefloor this weekend, with the comic, partnered with Dianne Buswell, hoping to win over the judges with his skills. Chris McCausland is just hours away from making his debut on the Strictly dancefloor this weekend, with the comic, partnered with Dianne Buswell, hoping to win over the …

6 months, 1 week ago

Strictly Come Dancing fans are convinced they know who Chris McCausland's celebrity partner will be after they spotted THIS clue

Daily Mail

Strictly fans are convinced they know the identity of blind comedian Chris McCausland's celebrity partner. Chris, 47, also an actor, was the first name revealed to be taking part in the 22nd series of Strictly, which begins on Saturday. Strictly fans are convinced they know the identity of blind comedian Chris McCausland's, 47, celebrity partner Chris, also an actor, was …

7 months, 1 week ago

Strictly's Dianne Buswell cuts a stylish figure in a leotard and jeans while Vito Coppola and Nancy Xu lark around with a watermelon as they arrive at rehearsals

Daily Mail

Dianne Buswell was all smiles as she arrived for Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals in a black leotard and blue jeans in north London on Thursday. Dianne Buswell was all smiles as she arrived for Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals in a black leotard and blue jeans in north London on Thursday The professional dancer arrived alongside BBC co-stars Vito Coppola and …

7 months, 1 week ago

Ready to rhumba, but can these 15 new celebrities save Strictly? Full list of stars taking part in the troubled dance show is revealed as the conclusion of the BBC's investigation into bullying allega

Daily Mail

Strictly bosses last night proudly revealed the final names in their line-up of celebrities for this year's contest. Model and tv personality Tasha Ghouri is an ex-girlfriend of former Strictly dancer Giovanni Pernice Chris McCausland, 46, is Strictly's first blind contestant. Has performed at the Royal Albert Hall 200 times and hosts a show on BBC Radio Wales Toyah Wilcox, …

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Strictly star’s son, 5, rushed to hospital after accident as his dad gushes he's 'immensely proud' after sharing snaps from A&E

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Strictly star Iwan Thomas's son Teddy has been rushed to hospital after breaking his arm after an accident. Posting snaps of Teddy, six, bandaged up with his cast on in the hospital bed, Iwan gushed over how proud he was of his son's bravery. Strictly star Iwan Thomas' son has been rushed to hospital after an accident as his dad …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff breaks social media silence after split from Ben Cohen

Daily Mail

Kristina Rihanoff broke her social media silence on Friday after her reported split from Ben Cohen. Kristina Rihanoff broke her social media silence on Friday after her reported split from Ben Cohen The ex-England rugby star, 46, and professional dancer's relationship was the product of the infamous Strictly curse after the pair met on the show in 2013 Sharing a …

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