Chris McCausland was in two minds when it came to the possibility of fatherhood. The comedian, 47, who became Strictly Come Dancing's first-ever blind winner of the BBC competition, no doubt made his daughter and wife proud last night. He wowed audiences and judges alike each week with impressive moves on the dancefloor alongside professional partner Dianne Buswell.
When their names were declared winners, the emotional pair looked shocked with disbelief at their victory as they hugged each other tightly. When host Tess Daly asked how he was feeling, the dad-of-one responded: "It's astonishing, I don't know what to say. I thought I would go out in the first week or two." Referring to partner Dianne, he added: "We have lasted and lasted and she has got so much out of me, she deserves this so much.".
Chris lost his sight 20 years ago between the ages of 16 and 22 years old due to retinitis pigmentosa, which he described as a "scary and embarrassing" time. "I found myself in difficult situations because I was reluctant to ask for help," he explained, speaking of his eyesight deteriorating at university, where he was studying to pursue a career in web development.
Luckily, Chris was also talented at stand-up comedy too, with his gigs leading to a TV role playing Rudi in CBeebies' Me Too! and appearances on Have I Got News For You. The comedian is married to wife Patricia, who he shares daughter Sophie, 11. Are you happy that Chris McCausland won Strictly? Vote in our poll HERE to have your say.
