19 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 Dianne Buswell reveals sweet moment she told family about pregnancy

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has revealed the moment she told her family that she and Joe Sugg were expecting their first child, but admitted it was 'hard' being away from her relatives

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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 star Chris McCausland heartbreakingly recalls moment his daughter said he was 'broken' as she recognised his blindness

The comedian, 47, hasn't been able to see since his early 20s when he lost his sight due to a hereditary condition called retinitis pigmentosa.

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2 w. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Stefan Dennis reunite as she reveals how she made him 'feel better' over exit

The pair were forced to withdraw from the BBC dancing competition after Stefan tore his calf

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2 w. ago Strictly's Chris McCausland reveals he 'knew nothing' about BBC series in 'terrifying' admission

Chris and Dianne Buswell were crowned the winners of the last season of the BBC dancing competition

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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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2 w. ago Strictly’s Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg reveal they’ve chosen ‘unique’ name for baby boy

STRICTLY'S Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg have revealed they've chosen a 'unique' name for their unborn baby boy. The couple announced earlier this year that they were expecting their first child together, which made her the first pregnant dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. The pair, who met on the show back in 2018, share regular...

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2 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg reveal they have 'unique' name for baby boy

Strictly Come Dancing professional Dianne Buswell and her boyfriend Joe Sugg have revealed they have already chosen a name for their unborn child

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2 w. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg reveal pregnancy announcement was 'rushed' in 'very annoying' admission

The couple who met on the BBC series are preparing for the arrival of their first child next year

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2 w. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell reveals Joe Sugg's adorable message as she returns to show after 'conspiracy theory'

The professional dancer was originally set to perform on the BBC show this weekend until Stefan Dennis withdrawal

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3 w. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell reveals 'very cute' moment she and Joe Sugg 'see baby boy' in pregnancy update

The Strictly Come Dancing star and the YouTuber announced in September that they are expecting their first baby together

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3 w. ago Strictly star admits he and Dianne Buswell hid information from bosses to avoid 'concern'

A Strictly Come Dancing icon has opened up about his partnership with Dianne Buswell, who is expecting her first baby, revealing that the couple would "often keep ideas" to themselves until the live shows

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4 w. ago Dianne Buswell says her unborn son is already perfecting his dance moves when the Strictly band strikes up

Given she is a seasoned Strictly Come Dancing professional, it is no surprise that Dianne Buswell has revealed her unborn son is already perfecting his moves in the womb.

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4 w. ago Dianne Buswell reveals unborn son is already a fan of Strictly Come Dancing

Dianne Buswell has opened up about juggling her first pregnancy while appearing on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and how much her unborn son loves the live band

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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 says he wasn't 'fake' and 'always suffered' from one thing

Comedian Chris McCausland has spoken about the one thing he 'always suffered' from before starring in Strictly Come Dancing and how the show helped unlock something 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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