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Strictly viewers left “emotional” by “unbelievable” Chris McCausland performance

Strictly Come Dancing viewers took to social media tonight to celebrate an epic dance performance by blind comedian Chris McCausland.

The Saturday night favourite certainly did not disappoint, with emotional returns from beloved pros Amy Dowden and Aljaz Skorjanec, as well as a record-breaking score for JLS’ JB Gill. (Credit: BBC)The 47-year-old, who lost his sight at the age of 22 due to a devastating hereditary condition, received a much-deserved standing ovation for his Cha-cha-cha debut with Dianne Buswell. “This show never ceases to amaze me.” One person said on X, “I genuinely can’t believe what a sensational performance that was from Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell.

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