December 10th 2024.
As the grand finale of Strictly Come Dancing approaches, all eyes are on Chris McCausland, who is the bookies' favorite to take home the coveted Glitterball trophy. If he wins, he will break a 12-year trend and make history, as there has been an unusual link between the popular dance competition and another beloved show - I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Despite being filmed on opposite sides of the world and having completely different concepts, these two shows have been intertwined in a unique way. However, this could all soon change.
For the past decade, there has been a curious pattern where a man wins I'm A Celebrity, and a woman wins Strictly Come Dancing, or vice versa. It all started in 2012, when Louis Smith was crowned the champion on Strictly, while Charlie Brooks took home the jungle crown on I'm A Celebrity. Since then, this trend has continued for 11 consecutive years, with the most recent winners being Ellie Leach on Strictly and Sam Thompson on I'm A Celebrity.
However, this year, things might be different. Danny Jones, who was announced as the winner of I'm A Celebrity over the weekend, is a man, which would usually mean that a woman would win Strictly. But all eyes are on Chris McCausland, who has been the frontrunner for the Glitterball trophy since the beginning of the series. According to Coral's PR manager, John Hill, it would be a huge surprise if Chris didn't take home the trophy, as he is currently the shortest-priced contestant in the final.
The odds are 1-10 for Chris, while his fellow finalists JB Gill, Sarah Hadland, and Tasha Ghouri are at 14-1, 16-1, and 25-1, respectively. However, as avid Strictly fans know, anything can happen on the night of the final, and all four finalists should be proud of themselves for making it this far in the competition.
Chris has certainly made an impression on the audience with his intricate routines and fun personality, alongside his partner Dianne Buswell. His unique and inspiring journey as the first blind contestant on Strictly has touched many viewers, and he has already made history with his performances. From a Waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone to a poignant blackout moment in a Couple's Choice dance to Instant Karma!, Chris has left a lasting mark on the show.
In a recent interview, Chris shared how important it was for him to represent not just people who are blind but also people with disabilities in a positive way. He wanted to show that anything is possible, and he has certainly achieved that and more with his journey on Strictly.
Although the response to Chris and Dianne's partnership has been overwhelmingly positive, there have been some who questioned whether he deserved to make it to the final. Some have argued that he hasn't scored as highly as the other finalists in previous weeks. In response, Chris stated that there are two types of negativity - those who believe Strictly is purely a dance competition and get angry when someone they think is better gets eliminated, and those who make vulgar comments about his disability. But Chris's focus remains on the positive and his determination to give it his all in the final.
The final four couples, Chris and Dianne, JB and Lauren Oakley, Sarah and Vito Coppola, and Tasha and Aljaz Škorjanec, will all take to the floor for the last time on Saturday night. They will each perform three dances - their favorite of the series, the judge's pick, and a show dance. As the 20th anniversary series of Strictly comes to an end, it also marks the end of Aljaz's return to the show. The 34-year-old has revealed that his future on the show will be determined by various factors.
Don't forget to tune in to BBC One on Saturday, December 14, at 6pm for the live finale of Strictly Come Dancing. Who will be crowned the champion? We can't wait to find out. And if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with The Agency entertainment team. You can email us, call us, or visit our Submit Stuff page. We'd love to hear from you.
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