BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell 'fights tears' over Chris McCausland after fans find secret message

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Dianne Buswell has hailed Chris McCausland's comment in the aftermath of their poignant 'blackout' moment on Strictly Come Dancing after it was uncovered by fans.

The pair had viewers in tears and were heavily praised as they returned to the ballroom last Saturday night (November 9) where they performed their couple’s choice routine to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon.

They closed week eight of the BBC One dance contest with the impressive jazz-inspired performance featuring a "poignant" blackout moment, imitating Chris' own experience with blindness, with him since saying it was to put viewers in the dark and be surprised by what they saw afterwards - which was an epic spin in which Dianne laid across his shoulders. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans could face 'consequences' for dance-off action The unexpected performance received rapturous applause from the audience and a score of 33 out of a possible 40 points from the four judges - Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke.

It was later confirmed during Sunday night's (November 10) results show that Chris and Dianne had made it through to week nine of the competition, which just so happens to be Strictly's annual Blackpool special and will see the eight remaining couples perform live in the iconic Tower Ballroom.