Strictly Come Dancing sign ups 'first blind contestant' who is 'up for a challenge'
ok.co.ukChris McCausland has reportedly signed up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.The Liverpool-born comedian will be the show's first blind contestant.The rumoured signing comes three years after deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis took home the Glitterball Trophy after dancing her way to the final with dance professional Giovanni Pernice.
BBC bosses are said to be "delighted" by the signing, and are hoping to "showcase disability on TV." Chris was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, which caused him to lose his sight completely at 22 years old, he's since described this time as "scary and embarrassing." Chris previously explained: "I got myself into bad situations because I didn’t want to ask for help.
I will never be on a level playing field with everyone else." Sharing the news of Chris's potential Strictly stint, a source told The Sun: "Strictly Come Dancing bosses are delighted by the signing and think Chris will be great on the show.
He has a hilarious sense of humour and an infectious personality. Producers are really keen to showcase disability on TV and are conscious of how important it is. "Chris loves working and doing TV so it’s the perfect project.
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