December 15th 2024.
Dianne Buswell, the talented Strictly pro, recently opened up about her experience teaching her celebrity partner, Chris McCausland, who happens to be blind, how to dance. And their hard work paid off as they were crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing last night.
It was a historic moment as Chris, at 47 years old, became the first blind winner of the BBC competition after three months of intense rehearsals and dedication. Fans were in awe of his dancing abilities and were particularly impressed with Dianne's teaching skills, which enabled Chris to perform at a high level.
In an interview on the podcast Off The Telly, Dianne, along with co-hosts Joanna Page and Natalie Cassidy, revealed the challenges she faced while teaching a blind partner. She shared that as a visual learner, she usually teaches 80% of the time using visuals. So when she found out she couldn't rely on that with Chris, she was initially worried. But with determination and creativity, they found other ways to make it work.
Dianne explained that they would often be on their hands and knees during rehearsals, with Chris using her head for balance while she moved his feet. She also praised Chris for his musicality, which helped him understand the rhythm and timing of the dances. It was a unique and challenging process, with Dianne comparing it to playing twister at times.
The couple's hard work and dedication were evident in their impressive dance performances, as they impressed the judges and won the hearts of the nation. Dianne also shared that the pasodoble was a particularly challenging dance for them, with its intricate and unusual positions. Chris even thought some of the moves were a joke at first.
Their success was a result of complete trust and communication between them. Dianne revealed that Chris had to remember their positions in the room based on their discussions during rehearsals, as in the fast-paced environment of dancing, he couldn't rely on his vision.
Fans were quick to praise Dianne for her ability to teach Chris and their incredible progress over the 12 weeks of the show. Many even suggested a documentary to showcase their journey and Dianne's remarkable teaching methods.
The final episode saw four couples, including Dianne and Chris, score the highest total in the show's history. And when asked about their win, Chris was speechless and grateful, jokingly admitting that he thought he might be eliminated in the first week. He also dedicated their win to Dianne and everyone who has been told they couldn't do something, proving that with determination and support, anything is possible.
Their inspiring journey and victory will go down in Strictly history, and fans can't wait to see what Dianne and Chris will do next. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures you'd like to share, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. We'd love to hear from you!
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