Strictly viewers hail blind comedian Chris McCausland as 'the most inspiring contestant ever' and tip him to win Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com READ MORE: Strictly's week one songs and dances are REVEALED READ MORE: Strictly is back! 20th series brings out the sequins By Carolina Piras For Mailonline Published: 01:23, 22 September 2024 | Updated: 01:51, 22 September 2024 e-mail 1 View comments Strictly Come Dancing viewers cheered on Chris McCausland with an epic standing ovation after the comedian gave an 'inspirational' performance for Saturday's first live show. The actor, 47, who is blind due to retinitis pigmentosa, was quick to become a favourite already in week one - with countless fans tipping him to win.
The BBC star displayed his impressive dance skills, surprising both fans and judges, as he and his pro partner Dianne Buswell performed a Cha Cha routine to Twist and Shout by The Beatles. The dancing pair moved viewers with the incredible routine, which earned them 23 points. Taking to X - formerly Twitter - Chris was flooded with touching messages and was hailed as 'the most inspiring contestant ever', with people writing: Strictly Come Dancing viewers cheered on Chris McCausland with an epic standing ovation after the comedian pulled on a gruelling dancing performance on Saturday evening's episode The actor, 47, who is blind due to retinitis pigmentosa, was quick to become a favourite already in week 1 - with countless fans praised him for being a .