Strictly's Chris McCausland reveals he almost became a SPY after applying to MI5 'for a laugh' when his eyesight deteriorated before embarking on comedy career Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 01:21, 24 September 2024 | Updated: 01:54, 24 September 2024 e-mail 19 shares View comments Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland told how he almost became a spy after losing his vision due a hereditary condition. The comedian, 47, who suffers with genetic disorder retinitis pigmentosa that causes loss of vision, made his debut on the BBC show on Saturday, where he dazzled fans with not only his dance moves but his wicked sense of humour too.
While Chris is known for many as a stand-up comic , his career started off on a quite a different path as he came very close to working at M15. Before turning to comedy, Chris found himself in the running for the unlikeliest job, after having applied for the secret service 'just for a laugh' when his sight began to really decline. Speaking in a resurfaced interview, the TV star noted that he did 'quite well' in the application process and even made it down to the final 30, before being let down gently due to his eyesight.
Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland told how he almost became a spy after losing his vision due a hereditary condition. Chris came close to following in the footsteps of fictional spy James Bond [Pierce Brosnan pictured] - though he notes being a spy in real lif.