1 week Ago By [email protected] (Ryan Paton)
The Liverpool comedian has emerged as the favourite to win the glitterball with his inspiring performances Chris McCausland has lifted the lid on his Strictly Come Dancing regret ahead of the final. The Liverpool comedian is the show's first ever blind contestant and has emerged as the favourite to win the glitterball with his inspiring performances. The 47-year-old will take to the dancefloor for one last time tomorrow night with his partner, Dianne Buswell.
Chris has reflected on his incredible journey in his column for the Daily Telegraph and said he has been proven wrong as he wasn't sure if Strictly was "worth the risk". He said: "I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved and how it’s been received, and just the effect that it seems to have had on people’s attitudes towards disability. We’ve had so many lovely messages.
And that’s the whole point of being on this show for me – to represent in a positive way, not in a sob-story way. "If I’m honest, I didn’t know whether ' Strictly ' was worth the risk, because I didn’t know if it was achievable. If I’d been terrible, it would have been no good for anybody – all it would have proved is that somebody with a disability can’t compete.
But, with my amazing teacher Dianne by my side, we’ve managed it." Chris has proven to be an incredible dancer and is proud he has earned his place in the final. He added: "We’ve also made it to the finish line without ever once having less points than the person eliminated, so I don’t feel like we’ve been kept in on sympathy.
"I’m proud that we’ve deserved our place each week." However, the Scouse comic admitted he does regret not preparing more for the show leading up to rehearsals as this would have helped with his fitness. He said: "I’ve learnt to let myself go more and more as we’ve continued.
If I could turn the clock back, I’d probably spend six months beforehand getting fitter. Even last week I couldn’t physically talk after our Viennese Waltz." Chris is bonded for life with his co-stars, no matter what the outcome tomorrow night is.
He particularly grown close to Paul Merson, Nick Knowles and Pete Wicks as he vowed to meet up in the New Year. He said: "Paul and Nick have been supporting me from the sidelines and Pete has become like a brother to me. We’ve promised we’ll go for a slap-up meal together once we’re out of dance prison.
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