17 h. ago Chris McCausland: ‘My most embarrassing moment? Going into an undertaker’s thinking it was a barber’s’

The comedian on his geeky teenage years, cheating in an exam and why Strictly is his biggest achievementBorn in Liverpool, Chris McCausland, 48, became a software engineer before losing his sight in his 20s due to a genetic disorder. Forced to change careers, he worked in sales before turning to standup comedy in 2003. In 2024, he took part in Strictly Come Dancing and won. His waltz with professional Dianne Buswell was awarded the memorable moment Bafta in 2025. This year, he added more than 100 new dates to his theatre tour Yonks!, which runs until May 2026, and he has just published a memoir called Keep Laughing. He is married with one child and lives in London.When were you happiest? My college years when I was 17 to 19, before the responsibilities of adulthood, just doing the things that I was good at and liked – computers, maths, further maths (I was a geek). Continue reading...

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1 week ago Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova enjoys night out with dance partner Chris Robshaw and his wife Camilla Kerslake at Paper Moon anniversary party

Strictly's Nadiya Bychkova enjoyed a night out with her dance partner Chris Robshaw and his wife Camilla Kerslake on Tuesday night. 

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2 w. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland makes 'terrifying' admission about show

Chris McCausland, who won Strictly Come Dancing last year, has admitted that he knew "nothing" about the BBC series before he signed up

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2 w. ago Chris McCausland "knew nothing" about Strictly Come Dancing when he signed up

Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland has discussed the 'terrifying' experience of taking part in the BBC show

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2 w. ago Strictly winner Chris McCausland's heartbreak after daughter's 'broken' comment

Comedian Chris McCausland, who was crowned winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2020, has opened up about the 'guilt' he felt at the thought of his daughter Sophie being blind

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing makes major announcement about Chris Robshaw

BBC Strictly Come Dancing bosses have issued a statement following Chris Robshaw's exit from the competition, and they have confirmed that he will not be reinstated

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3 w. ago Strictly bosses refuse to let Chris Robshaw return to the show after Stefan Dennis' exit

When Stefan Dennis was forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing because of an injury on Monday, fans of Chris Robshaw were quick to call for his return. 

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3 w. ago Strictly bosses finally make decision on whether Chris Robshaw can return to show

When Stefan Dennis was forced to pull out of Strictly Come Dancing because of an injury on Monday, fans of Chris Robshaw were quick to call for his return. 

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3 w. ago Strictly star bids emotional farewell to pro partner in lengthy statement

Chris Robshaw has become the latest celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing after he was eliminated from the competition

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3 w. ago Chris Robshaw's wife swipes at Craig Revel Horwood as she shares how she REALLY feels about his Strictly Come Dancing elimination

Sunday's episode of the BBC competition saw the former rugby union player, 39, and dance partner Nadiya Bychkova, 36, get booted off the show.

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Robshaw becomes latest celeb to be eliminated

The 39-year-old and his partner Nadiya Bychkova, were defeated in the dance-off by EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal and her dance partner Julian Caillon, during the BBC dancing programme's results show on Sunday.

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3 w. ago Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova are the THIRD couple to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing after tense dance

After both couples had danced for a second time, the judges delivered their verdicts, with the former rugby player and his Ukrainian ballroom partner soon confirmed as the third couple to leave.

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3 w. ago Chris Robshaw becomes third contestant to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing

‘EastEnders’ star Balvinder Sopal and her partner Julian Caillon faced the dreaded dance off for a second week running

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Chris Robshaw becomes third celebrity to leave as head judge twist kicks in

Strictly Come Dancing viewers said goodbye to yet another celebrity this weekend, following a very tense dance-off - where the show's new 'deciding vote' rule played a big role

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Chris Robshaw faces family concerns when he leaves show

Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw has endured a difficult time away from the cameras while appearing on Strictly

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Chris Robshaw faces family concerns after he leaves show

Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw has endured a difficult time away from the cameras while appearing on Strictly

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans in agreement over Chris Robshaw as Nadiya Bychkova causes major distraction

It comes after the pair's run in the BBC One dance contest this year got off to a rocky start

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4 w. ago Chris McCausland 'always suffered' with issue but Strictly made him 'care less'

Chris McCausland won the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing with Dianne Buswell, and he has since opened up about the vulnerability the show unlocked in him

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4 w. ago Strictly's Chris McCausland feared grim outcome as Dianne Buswell battled hidden illness

Chris McCausland won the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing with professional partner Dianne Buswell, but the pair faced a number of challenges during their time on the show

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4 w. ago Strictly's Chris McCausland reveals Dianne Buswell's secret health torment during show

Chris McCausland won the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing with professional partner Dianne Buswell, but the pair faced a number of challenges during their time on the show

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