September 24th 2024.
Chris McCausland, now a well-known name in the UK thanks to his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, has had a long journey to get to where he is today. Before becoming a household name, he had already made several appearances on our screens. At the age of 47, Chris, who became the BBC show's first blind contestant, decided to pursue a career in stand-up comedy after working as a web developer and in sales.
Within just one year of performing, he was already being hailed as a rising star, even placing third in Channel 4's comedy competition, So You Think You're Funny? But his first major role on screen was actually playing Rudi, the market trader, in the popular TV show Me Too! in the early 2000s. The show followed the lives of six children and their parents in the fictional city of Riverseafingal, located in Scotland. Chris then went on to act in the Jimmy McGovern drama series Moving On in 2014, alongside Anna Crilly and Neil Fitzmaurice, before making multiple appearances on panel shows.
But that's not all, Chris is also a part of Metro's Strictly community on WhatsApp. Want to be the first to know all the latest news and rumors from the Strictly dancefloor? Just click on the link, select 'Join Chat', and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can stay updated on all the behind-the-scenes gossip about your favorite pros, judges, and celebrities. Chris has also been a guest on various TV classics such as Would I Lie To You?, Have I Got News For You, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and Richard Osman's House of Games.
Interestingly, Chris had actually applied for a job at MI5, but unfortunately, he lost out on the role of a spy due to his eyesight. On his TikTok account, @ninjagokai6, he even joked about this, creating a "Rudy" version of Me Too! and referencing his failed application at MI5. He shared in a video that he had made it to the last 30 out of 3,000 applicants, but ultimately didn't make the final cut due to his eyesight.
But this setback didn't stop Chris from pursuing his dreams. He went on to become a successful comedian and TV star, and in 2023, he even had his own four-part travelogue series, Wonders of the World I Can't See, on Channel 4. And now, he has joined the star-studded lineup for Strictly Come Dancing, where he has already become an early favorite to win with his quick wit and charm.
Aside from his career in showbiz, Chris is also a loving husband to his wife Patricia, whom he met at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival while she was working in TV. He proposed to her in 2012 during a Pearl Jam concert at Hyde Park, and the couple now has a daughter named Sophie. With his infectious humor and talent, it's no surprise that Chris has captured the hearts of both the viewers and the judges on Strictly Come Dancing. Don't miss his next performance on Saturday at 6:15pm on BBC One and iPlayer. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with The Agency entertainment team. They can be reached by email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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