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Strictly winner Chris McCausland 'lined up for HUGE BBC show' after impressing bosses and saving the glitzy series following year of scandal


The much loved funnyman, 47, was crowned champion during the live final on Saturday, alongside partner Dianne Buswell after beating fellow finalists.

Strictly winner Chris McCausland is reportledy being lined up for a huge BBC show in a bid to boosts the broadcasters comedy output (pictured with pro partner Dianne Buswell) Chris has not only made history during his Strictly stint as the show's first ever blind contestant, but also impressed bosses with his cheeky wit which is said to have helped to save the glitzy competition following a year of scandals With a dark cloud hanging over it since January when 2023 contestant Amanda Abbington first came forward with her complaints about pro partner Giovanni Pernice, Chris has brought the embattled show's viewers bundles of joy.

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