Strictly Come Dancing returned for week eight and saw Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell do their Couple’s Choice.
BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing has returned for week eight and has seen the celebrities take to the dance floor all hoping to make it to Blackpool.
The chance to dance at Blackpool’s iconic Tower often makes week eight of the competition very tough and competitive as they reach a milestone.
This week, there was one celebrity that captured the nation as comedian Chris McCausland wowed the viewers and judges alike.
This week, there was one celebrity that captured the nation as comedian Chris McCausland left viewers and judges with some opinions.
Strictly Come Dancing viewers react to Chris McCausland
Ahead of dancing the comedian said: "I was asked to do Strictly a few times but I said no, I was scared, to be honest."
He added that he wanted to do the dance to show offers with disabilities that they can do it too adding that he finds his blindness can help him in ways others may not understand.
McCausland and dance partner Dianna Buswell did their Couple’s Choice to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon.
All four judges were impressed by the comedian dance as Anton Du Beke said: “It's the most extraordinary thing I've ever seen in my entire life."
Meanwhile, viewers at home were also wowed by McCausland's skills as one Strictly fan said: “Chris and Diane are just amazing."
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Another added: “I say it every week and I will repeat .. Chris McCausland is a b****y legend."
Whilst one more said: “Chris is a very courageous man and Dianne is an amazing dance teacher - I love them…"
For his Couple’s choice dance, McCausland scored an impressive, 33.
Strictly Come Dancing airs every week on Saturday and Sunday evenings on BBC One.
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