Chris McCausland made history after winning Strictly Come Dancing (Image: PA)
Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland is reportedly in talks for a significant deal with the following his victory in the beloved dance competition.
The corporation’s executives are allegedly eager to retain the comedian after he and partner Dianne Buswell clinched the Glitterball trophy on Saturday.
As the programme’s inaugural blind participant, Chris captivated audiences, judges, professional dancers and his co-stars, never once facing the dreaded dance-off.
A television insider has suggested that Chris’s journey on Strictly demonstrates his “a traditional sense of humour that can connect with the ordinary viewers at home”, a quality they believe is absent from other comedy shows. If these rumours prove true, Chris could play a key role in enhancing the ‘s comedic content.
The source disclosed to The Sun: “What he did by keeping everyone in fits during the course of Strictly was show that he wasn’t just funny, but proved he had a traditional sense of humour that can connect with the ordinary viewers at home. That’s something which critics have said is lacking from many comedy series on the Beeb, and Chris could breathe new life into a genre which was once a mainstay for the corporation.”
They further hinted that Chris might also feature in general entertainment programmes. The insider added: “They are considering ways of him being reunited with pro partner Dianne as they had such a sensational chemistry together”, reports .
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Chris and Dianne lifting the Glitterball Trophy after their victory (Image: PA)
After delivering a standout 13-week stint that dazzled viewers, the celeb is now all smiles en route to the bank as television bigwigs compete to snatch him up for acting and presenting gigs – his UK show tickets are flying off the shelves.
Insiders estimate the comedianwho cheekily titles his stand-up tour “Yonks,” nodding to his seasoned careermight pocket a cool £1million from the windfall, having charmed the nation’s voters.
Moreover, he’s hailed for reviving the spirit of Strictly at a time when the show was embroiled in a fiasco due to former participants’ hostile behaviour allegations.
PR connoisseur Mark Borkowski lauded the comic’s impact on the show: “Chris is the unlikely saviour of Strictly after a pre-season turmoil,” as reported by The Mirror.
Mark added, “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.”
Mark described how the comedian had not only danced his way into prosperity but also propelled Strictly along with him, transforming what could have been a ruination into a glittering narrative of redemption.
Mark went on to predict a rosier future for the star: “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’.”
Chris dancing with Dianne Buswell on Strictly (Image: PA)
Chris’s tour has spectacularly expanded, doubling in size with an additional 100 dates due to “phenomenal demand”, since he became a sensation at the end of October.
PR guru Mark Borkowski enthused about his Strictly appearance: “As a blind comedian, he’s shattered expectations and delivered a victory that feels both groundbreaking and natural, proving talent and charisma are what truly captivate an audience,” further remarking that Chris is “transcending disability and rewriting what representation can look like” on mainstream television.
“If the industry loves anything, it’s a story like his: heart, humour and a big win. Strictly just polished his star into prime-time gold.”
With his popularity at an all-time high, Chris is set to grace screens on Channel 4 and Sky very soon having already taped specials for the festive season.
This Sunday, audiences will get a load of laughs with Chris in Sky’s Christmas comedy Bad Tidings, where, alongside Lee Mack, he features as half of a pair of feuding neighbours who come together during a blackout Chris’s blindness plays out as an unexpected asset with superpower-like advantage.
Additionally, Channel 4 has secured Chris’s quick wit for a spot on the Big Fat Quiz of the Year panel, hosted by none other than comedy mainstay Jimmy Carr.
Just yesterday, the elated dad-of-one and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell – who together were affectionately known as team ‘Winning Isn’t Everything’ – expressed a profound gratitude to their fans for their sensational victory in ‘s landmark 20th series. Overwhelmed with emotion shortly after the grand finale, an appreciative Chris shared: “Thank you to everyone, this is just beyond words. It’s just remarkable. It’s taking all my energy to not cry again.”
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