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Strictly's Chris McCausland reveals he almost became a SPY after applying to MI5 'for a laugh' when his eyesight deteriorated before embarking on comedy career
Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland told how he almost became a spy after losing his vision due a hereditary condition.
The comedian, 47, who suffers with genetic disorder retinitis pigmentosa that causes loss of vision, made his debut on the BBC show on Saturday, where he dazzled fans with not only his dance moves but his wicked sense of humour too. The comedian, 47, who suffers with genetic disorder retinitis pigmentosa that causes loss of vision, made his debut on the BBC show on Saturday, where he dazzled fans with not only his dance moves but his wicked sense of humour too Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina - the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye.
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