Chris McCausland’s historic win on Strictly Come Dancing has ‘put him in a whole new league’ that could net him millions, according to an expert. The 47-year-old became the first blind contestant to lift the Glitterball Trophy with partner Dianne Buswell on the BBC show over the weekend.
Image Credit: Metro [For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland, during their appearance on the live show of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC1. 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 years on screen this year. Picture date: Saturday December 14, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.]
His triumph has cemented the comedian as a household name in the UK and his star will only continue to soar. Celebrity and PR expert Chad Teixeira, who’s worked with the likes of Katie Price, told Metro that Chris could make £5,000,000 in the next few years.
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‘This is just the start,’ Chad stated. ‘With the exposure from Strictly, Chris could sign deals worth £2-5 million over the next few years if he plays his cards right. ‘He’s got universal appeal and now, the audience to match.’. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web
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Image Credit: Metro [EMBARGOED TO 2015 SATURDAY DECEMBER 7 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell during the dress rehearsal for Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing show on BBC1. Issue date: Saturday December 7, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Strictly. Photo credit should read: Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.]
Up Next. Chris could be eyeing up a presenting job on a ‘major TV show’ which could result in a £500,000 annual pay cheque, with Chad predicting the BBC ‘will be eager to retain his talents.’. But it’s not just TV execs who will be lining up to offer Chris work, as it’s likely brands will be rushing to work with him, which could boost his bank balance by up to £2,000,000.
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Chad said: ‘Chris’s win on Strictly has put him in a whole new league. With prime-time TV opportunities, an extended comedy tour, and potential brand endorsements, he could easily be looking at an additional £1-2 million in earnings over the next year. If he lands a long-term TV deal, that number could climb even higher.
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