The first celebrity contestant for the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing has been announced as comedian Chris McCausland, who becomes the first blind star to take to the dance floor
The line-up of celebrities set to grace the dance floor in Strictly Come Dancing is being unveiled, with comedian Chris McCausland confirmed as the first participant strapping on his dancing shoes this year, making him the show's inaugural blind contestant.
The BBC One dance competition is slated to make its return to our televisions in just a few weeks for its 20th anniversary. The launch show will be filmed during the first week of September, marking the official start of the Strictly journey - and the countdown to Christmas. The line-up of professional dancers for Strictly 2024 was revealed back in June, with Vito Coppola, Amy Dowden, Dianne Buswell, Gorka Marquez, Johannes Radebe, and Karen Hauer among those confirmed to return.
Pernice, who will not return to the ballroom this year, refutes these claims. Meanwhile, Graziano Di Prima's departure from the show follows allegations about his treatment of former Love Island contestant, Zara McDermott; she has since spoken out about her anxieties surrounding speaking up, highlighting a 'victim blaming' culture.
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