Strictly viewers in tears as Chris McCausland makes show history
ok.co.ukStrictly Come Dancing fans rushed to social media to cheer on comedian Chris McCausland and his professional partner Dianne Buswell as they took to the dance floor and danced the cha cha to The Beatles’ classic song Twist and Shout.
Chris, who is the first blind contestant to ever compete on the show, has been joking all week about his nerves performing in front of the judges and the audience, and told hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman that he was wearing rubber pants under his costume, just in case his nerves truly kicked in.
He didn’t need to be worried, as his dance was a joy, with many fans agreeing and wiping away happy tears on X. “I’m actually crying at Chris and Dianne.
How amazing was he considering he can’t see?? and how AMAZING was dianne for being such a good teacher!! That’s genuinely made me emotional,” said one, while another wrote: “I’m in tears and clapping like a loon.
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