BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland's honest show admission as fans 'start petition'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukChris McCausland has made a very honest admission about his participation in Strictly Come Dancing after he was seen making his debut in the ballroom over the weekend.
The comedian was among the 15 celebrities to be welcomed to the iconic ballroom on Saturday night (September 14) as the new series kicked off with the colourful and energetic pre-recorded launch show.
The new series, which marks the nation's favourite dance show's 20th year on air, officially kicked off with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman back and ready to welcome the new crop of celebrities onto the show and reveal their professional dance partners for the first time. READ MORE: Gorka Marquez shares crying selfie after Strictly Come Dancing return as he feels 'sadness and guilt During the show, it was revealed that Chris, who is Strictly's first-ever blind contestant, was paired with Dianne Buswell, who reached the final last year with EastEnders star Bobby Brazier.
But Chris may have not been there at all as he's revealed that he did not want to do Strictly when he was repeatedly asked but has also revealed how he was persuaded to change his mind.
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