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BBC is urged to increase disability representation across the channel after Strictly Come Dancing bosses 'signed' blind comedian Chris McCausland: 'Alone it feels like a check box exercise'
Strictly Come Dancing fans have praised BBC bosses for signing a blind contestant, after reports claimed Chris McCausland is joining the next series.
Comedian CBeebies actor Chris, who will be the shows first ever blind celebrity to join the line-up, lost his sight aged 22 due to a hereditary condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa The Liverpool-born star, who shares his daughter Sophie with wife Patricia, has spoken openly of his sight issues in the past and according to sources, 'is determined to show it won't hold him back on the ballroom dance floor' The Liverpool-born star, who shares his daughter Sophie with wife Patricia, has spoken openly of his sight issues in the past and according to sources, 'is determined to show it won't hold him back on the ballroom dance floor'.
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