September 22nd 2024.
Dianne Buswell, a professional dancer on the popular show Strictly Come Dancing, has recently shared some exclusive footage of her training sessions with fellow contestant Chris McCausland. This year, Chris has made history as the first-ever blind contestant on the show, while Dianne is returning for her eighth season as a pro. Last year, she made it all the way to the final with her partner Bobby Brazier.
As Dianne sets her sights on winning the coveted glitterball trophy once again, she has had to adapt her teaching methods to accommodate Chris's blindness. He lost his sight at the age of 22 due to a hereditary condition, retinitis pigmentosa, and has said that he didn't even notice it happening because he had gradually been going blind since birth. Despite the challenges he faces, Chris delivered a stunning cha cha cha during Saturday's live show, impressing both the audience and judges and earning a respectable 23 points.
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After their successful performance, which led viewers to declare their partnership as "extraordinary," Dianne took to Instagram to share some rehearsal footage with her followers. In the clip, the pair can be seen attempting a difficult handstand move, with Dianne doing a headstand while Chris catches her legs. It's clear that this stunt took a lot of practice, as there are also bloopers capturing the moment when Chris was unable to hold onto Dianne, resulting in her falling to the floor in laughter.
In her emotional caption, Dianne thanked her fans for their support and expressed how dancing with Chris has been one of her most memorable experiences. She also shared a heartwarming moment from their backstage chats, where Chris told her to just have fun and not put too much pressure on themselves. Dianne also shared that she is grateful for Chris' trust and looks forward to sharing the dance floor with him as many times as they can.
The couple received an outpouring of praise in the comments, with former Strictly star Gemma Atkinson saying she loved it and presenter Tess Daly calling it "totally epic." Chris also commented, saying that he was emotionally drained but still recovering from their performance. He also thanked Dianne for being patient and bringing out the best in him.
In their opening VT before their performance to the Beatles classic "Twist And Shout," Dianne explained how working with Chris is different from any celebrity she's taught in the past. She can't show him what something should look like, so instead, he places his hand on her body to feel how her arms and legs are moving. Chris also added that Dianne is incredibly patient and brings out the best in him.
Chris and Dianne are already being tipped as potential winners of the show, with many praising their performance on social media. Even judge Craig Revel Horwood's harsh criticism couldn't bring them down, as Chris clapped back with a funny remark and even offered to drive Craig home. In his appearance on Channel 4's "Scared of the Dark," Chris shared that even though he is blind, he doesn't see black. He still has an awareness of light and space, but it's not the same as seeing objects and things.
Before becoming a contestant on Strictly, Chris worked as a web developer, but had to give it up as his vision deteriorated. He then worked in a call center before trying his hand at stand-up comedy. He's back on the dance floor next weekend with his partner Dianne, along with other celebrities such as Tasha Ghouri, Pete Wicks, and Shayne Ward. Public voting will open, and two couples will have to dance for their place in the competition. Don't forget to tune in and see who will make it to the next round!
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