Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell were overwhelmed with emotion during the Strictly Come Dancing season finale, shedding tears after their final performance.
F.Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland and his pro partner Dianne Buswell have been crowned 2024's champions after the comedian made history as the show's first ever blind contestant.
Asked how the moment felt by Tess and Claudia, Chris said: 'It's astonishing, I don't know what to say. I honestly thought I was going to go out in the first week or two and I know nobody went out in the first week but I still thought I could. The final, which gained the highest amount of votes from the public ever, saw all the couples each perform three dances for the judges, before hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced Chris as the winner
His second routine was a medley of dance styles to You Get What You Give by New Radicals and he recreated his viral “blackout” moment for the first dance.Speaking earlier in the show, Chris said: 'I hope will make a difference in people's attitudes towards people who are blind and disabled people. Asked how the moment felt by Tess and Claudia he struggled for words, before replying: 'It's astonishing, I don't know what to say'
Fellow finalists Aljaž Škorjanec, Tasha Ghouri, Lauren Oakley, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola watched on as Chris was crowned champion'When I started this my daughter was really nervous, she's eleven, and I think she fed off my fears and worries but she's been enjoying watching me and she's really proud', he said
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 Following his abrupt exit from the programme, Giovanni went on to appear on the Italian version of Strictly.
Kerry Bevan of Guide Dogs UK agreed: 'Chris and Dianne are worthy winners and it's even more poignant that this milestone occurred during Strictly's 20th anniversary series. Dianne has been a shining example of how we can all take steps to make the world a more inclusive and accessible place'. more videos Kerry Bevan of Guide Dogs UK agreed: 'Chris and Dianne are worthy winners and it's even more poignant that this milestone occurred during Strictly's 20th anniversary series'
Host Claudia Winkleman then announced Alex had the journey as he emerged, leaving Tasha overcome as she threw her arms around her brother as she choked back tearsJudge Anton Du Beke declared the Love Island star was 'the best ever' dancer that had ever competed on the showThe Miranda actress' dancing was branded flawless by the judges
Eagle-eyed viewers spotted the Welsh pro, 34, make a dazzling appearance as the Strictly professionals kicked off the show with a performance to Dreamer by Livin' Joy. Fans were overjoyed to see Amy back on stage, even if just for a moment, as they took to X to share their thoughts. Ahead of the result former pro Giovanni, 33, said he was backing JB and Lauren to win, after he stepped back from the series before this year's competition kicked off after bullying allegations from his former partner Amanda.
Amy made a triumphant return to the ballroom following her cancer battle, before an early exit as a result of a foot injury Pro dancer Lauren Oakley stepped in to partner JB, and together they made it all the way to the finalThey also recreated their Mary Poppins routine from Musicals Week Following the dance Sarah was left in hysterics after realising the issue, while host Tess, 55, declared: 'We have a wardrobe issue! Are you able to maintain your decency?'
Following the dance Sarah was left in hysterics after realising the issue, while host Tess, 55, declared: 'We have a wardrobe issue! Are you able to maintain your decency?'. The presenter told his followers: 'Hello everyone. So it's Saturday night, and the big final is on TV. I'm watching it, same as you, but from home rather than being in the studio because, unfortunately, I had a big arm operation, and I've now also had a big leg operation.'But I'm sat here watching the amazing show like you, wishing the best of luck to my buddies - JB, Sarah, Chris, and Tasha - who all deserve to be champions, so I hope they all do great.
'So as I lay on the sofa looking like half a Darth Vader with all the added robot attachments I wish you a happy Christmas and an adventurous and fun new year. See you in 2025.'
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