BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland addresses downside to show win and says 'I'm afraid'

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Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has addressed the downside to winning the show as his dancing journey came to a sudden - but triumphant - end with Dianne Buswell.

The comedian and the Australian professional dancer were crowned the BBC One dance contest's 2024 champions on Saturday night (December 14) following the grand final.

Chris, who was Strictly's first-ever blind contestant, and Dianne were paired together for the 20th-anniversary series of Strictly back in September and after 13 weeks of dancing together, and three months of capturing the nations hearts, the pair were seen lifting the famous Glitterball trophy. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland says 'it's got to stop' and speaks out on Dianne Buswell 'split' It came after 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.

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.