Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland dropped a surprise bombshell on Dianne Buswell ahead of the final - but it wasn't what it seemed as the comedian took once last chance to joke with his dance partner.
Chris and his professional dancer partner Dianne were seen in shock on Saturday night (December 14) as they were declared the winners of the BBC One dance contest's 2024 series.
The pair fought off stiff competition during the sparkling grand final. from Tasha Ghouri and Aljaz Skorjanec, JB Gill and Lauren Oakley and Sarah Hadland and Vito Coopla to take the title for the 22nd series and lift the coveted Glitterball trophy. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say same t hing as Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell crowned 2024 winners After the three performances each, the scores given by the judges saw, Chris and Dianne received a total score of 116 points out of a possible 120 while JB and Lauren bagged and Tasha and Aljaz both bagged near-perfect 119 points and Sarah and Vito earn 118 points.
After Tess Daly announced them as this year's winners of the BBC One dance contest, Chris said it was "astonishing” to win. He cried and hugged his partner Dianne after the title was announced, with them both appearing to be in disbelief.
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