Chris McCausland 'laughing all the way to the bank' thanks to Strictly Come Dancing win
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As he lifted the Strictly glitterball on Saturday night, Chris McCausland quipped he'd feared being sent home in week one - despite knowing no celebs actually leave in the opening show. But after 13 weeks of wowing the viewers he is now laughing all the way to the bank as TV execs vye to sign him up in acting and presenting roles - and tickets to his UK gigs are selling out fast. Experts reckon the comedian - whose stand-up tour is entitled Yonks in reference to how long he’s been doing it - could cash in on his success to the tune of £1million, after the voting public fell in love with him.
Chris, 47, is also credited with bringing Strictly back from the brink, after it was mired in controversy ahead of this series following complaints about abusive behaviour from former contestants. PR guru Mark Borkowski said the comedian had done the series a huge favour - and that it worked both ways.
“Chris is the unlikely saviour of Strictly after a pre-season turmoil,” he explained. “His authenticity and humour have given the show a shot of much-needed credibility and warmth, reminding everyone why they fell in love with the format in the first place. He hasn’t just danced his way to the bank, he’s carried Strictly there with him, turning a potentially disastrous series into a glittering, headline-grabbing redemption arc. Beyond the glitterball, Chris is perfectly poised to cash in; TV deals, brand partnerships and a refreshed comedy tour that will likely sell out faster than you can say ‘paso doble’.”.
