September 28th 2024.
At the young age of 22, comedian Chris McCausland was faced with a life-changing diagnosis that left him blind. Despite this, he has continued to charm audiences with his talent, becoming a household name after joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing. With his quick wit, he has become a fan favorite and has proven that he can dance just as well as he can make people laugh.
His fame mainly stems from his stand-up comedy work and his role as Rudi in the beloved CBeebies show Me Too!. But Chris has also made appearances on popular shows such as Have I Got News for You, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and Not Going Out. Last year, he even participated in the reality series Scared of the Dark. However, it was his recent debut on Strictly Come Dancing that truly surprised and impressed audiences.
After receiving criticism from judge Craig Revel Horwood, Chris humorously responded with, "I'm too knackered to care, mate!" This moment, along with his impressive dancing skills, has made him a standout contestant on the show. And now, fans can stay updated on all the behind-the-scenes gossip by joining Metro's Strictly community on WhatsApp.
Aside from his newfound fame as a dancer, Chris' journey has been even more remarkable due to his visual impairment. Despite being a novice in the dancing world, he has continuously impressed the judges and audience with his determination and hard work. But who is Chris McCausland?
Born in Liverpool in 1977, Chris initially studied software engineering before pursuing a career in sales. It wasn't until he started performing stand-up comedy that he found his true calling. He went on to perform at the Edinburgh Festival and make appearances on various comedy panel shows. Fans may also recognize him from his role as Rudi in Me Too! and his appearances in EastEnders and The Wonders of the World I Can't See.
Last year, Chris also launched his own Saturday morning chat show, The Chris McCausland Show, on ITV. And now, he has made history as the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. But how did he become blind?
At the age of 22, Chris was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare hereditary condition that causes progressive vision loss. Despite this, he has not let it hold him back and has continued to pursue his passions. In an interview, he shared that his condition has made him more aware of his other senses, but it has also presented challenges in his everyday life.
As he competes on Strictly Come Dancing with his partner Dianne Buswell, Chris has proven that he is capable of anything. And with a score of 23 for his cha cha cha, he has already emerged as a favorite to win the series. But he never imagined he would be on the show.
Initially doubting his ability to participate due to his visual impairment, Chris has surprised both himself and the audience with his determination and talent. As for representing disability on screen, he believes that it should be done subtly, and that the best way to represent it is to make people forget about it. And with his natural charm and humor, he has certainly achieved that.
Despite the challenges he has faced, Chris has never let his disability define him. He continues to inspire and entertain audiences, proving that anything is possible with determination and a positive attitude. As he says, "I'm good at making comedy out of failure, but I'm going to take this seriously."
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