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Strictly’s Chris McCausland says viral ‘blackout’ dance was a ‘leap of faith’

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has said his ‘blackout’ dance, which went viral on social media and saw him perform in complete darkness, was a “leap of faith”. Performing the routine to Instant Karma! by John Lennon And Yoko Ono With ...

05 Dec 2024 at 13:00

Comedian Chris McCausland becomes first blind Strictly winner

Comedian Chris McCausland has become the first blind winner of Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC One dancing show saw McCausland and partner Dianne Buswell lift the glitterball trophy on Saturday following a public vote as the series celebrated 20 ...

14 Dec 2024 at 20:43

First blind Strictly winner Chris McCausland says ‘anything can happen’

Chris McCausland said “anything can happen” with support and determination after he became the first blind contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing. The 47-year-old comedian and partner Dianne Buswell lifted the glitterball trophy on Saturday ...

14 Dec 2024 at 22:58

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Strictly winner Chris McCausland turned ‘scariness of sight loss into hope’

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winner Chris McCausland has turned the “scary” prospect of losing your sight into a “hopeful” story, charities have said. The 47-year-old comedian became the first blind winner in the BBC One show’s 20-year ...

15 Dec 2024 at 12:56

Chris McCausland on Strictly never felt ‘tokenistic’, says blind charity worker

A blind charity worker has said that Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland inspired him and the sight loss community, and it never felt a “tokenistic” choice by the BBC One celebrity competition. Comedian McCausland became ...

16 Dec 2024 at 12:32

JB Gill and Lauren Oakley kick off Strictly final with perfect score

JB Gill and Lauren Oakley have kicked off the Strictly Come Dancing final by getting a perfect score from the judges. Viewers will find out on Saturday which of the four finalists – comedian Chris McCausland, Miranda actress ...

14 Dec 2024 at 18:58

Chris McCausland earns his first perfect score in Strictly final

Comedian Chris McCausland has earned his first perfect score during the 2024 final of Strictly Come Dancing. Viewers will find out on Saturday which of the four finalists – comedian Chris McCausland, Miranda actress Sarah ...

14 Dec 2024 at 20:19

Blind photographer captures mouth and feet artists to challenge stereotypes

A blind photographer who captured artists with disabilities that paint using their mouths or feet has said he hopes to challenge “stereotypical views of disability”. Ian Treherne, 46, known as The Blind Photographer, was ...

18 Nov 2024 at 08:00

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Disabled mother makes mobility aids for dolls to show people using sticks and frames they ‘should not be ashamed’

A disabled mother who creates mobility aids for dolls has said she hopes her international business will ease the “shame” felt by people who use a walking stick or frame. Grace True, 28, a stay-at-home mother and ...

13 Nov 2024 at 06:55

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