Strictly's Chris McCausland final words to partner Dianne Buswell before their epic dance are revealed as series' first blind star overcomes self-doubt to become show's saving grace Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com READ MORE: Strictly viewers hail blind comedian Chris McCausland as 'the most inspiring contestant ever' and tip him to win By Rebecca Lawrence For Mailonline Published: 09:39, 23 September 2024 | Updated: 09:54, 23 September 2024 e-mail 3 View comments His epic Cha Cha has been hailed the dance of the night and one of the all-time greatest moments on Strictly Come Dancing. Yet Chris McCausland had set himself up for failure before he even hit the dance floor, it's been revealed.
The comedian, 47, has made history as the first ever blind contestant on the show - having admitted he had no clue what to expect given he's never been able to watch the dance competition. And prior to making his ballroom debut on Saturday night, the Would I Lie To You? star wasn't convinced of his skills. Taking to Instagram on Sunday after their Cha Cha to The Beatles ' Twist and Shout scored a respectable 23 out of 40 points, Chris' professional partner Dianne Buswell revealed the comic's final words before the performance had been plagued with self-doubt.
Strictly's Dianne Buswell has revealed what blind comedian Chris McCausland's final words to her were before their epic Cha Cha during Saturday's first live show Taking to Instagram on Sunday after their Cha Cha to The B.