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Strictly star Chris McCausland’s parents confirm they won’t be at the final due to illness

Strictly star Chris McCausland has been dealt a big blow ahead of tonight's final.

Chris and Dianne could lift the trophy tonight (Credit: BBC) Tonight will see Chris and his pro dance partner Dianne Buswell perform in the much-anticipated Strictly final. However, two very special people in Chris’ life won’t be in the studio cheering tonight – his mum and dad. During a chat with the MailOnline today, Chris’ father, John, confirmed they won’t be at the studio tonight due to Chris’ mum, Valerie, being ill with the flu.

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