2 days Ago By [email protected] (Jessica Sansome)
Dianne Buswell has shared a sweet message on social media as she hailed Chris McCausland following their latest Strictly Come Dancing performance that featured a 'groundbreaking' moment. The comedian and his professional dance partner made it through to week eight of the BBC One dance contest and therefore returned to the ballroom on Saturday night (November 9) where they performed their couple’s choice routine to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon. They closed the latest live show with the impressive jazz-inspired performance featuring a "poignant" blackout moment, imitating Chris' own experience with blindness.
READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing spoiler leak leaves fans 'worried' as they 'disagree' with result Towards the end of the dance Chris could be seen placing his hands over Dianne's eyes as the room faded to black, the lights coming up moments later to show the comedian spinning around with Buswell on his shoulders, pyrotechnics flaring in the background. The performance received rapturous applause from the audience and a score of 33 out of a possible 40 points from the judges - Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke. Craig said the "poignant blackout moment" was "absolutely spectacular" while head judge Shirley was left emotional and as she gathered herself told Chris: "You come out every week with your heart on your sleeve, and you give us 100%.
" Following the performance, a clip was shared on Strictly's Instagram to which Dianne responded and emotionally said to Chris: "I am so incredibly proud of you." She then added in a separate comment: "No matter what we can all shine." Chris and Dianne during their performance (Image: PA) And Strictly fans were quick to hail the routine.
@jo135265 said: "Chris is what Strictly is all about. Someone with no dance experience defying the odds and bringing joy and happiness to every single performance. He is without any doubt my winner this year.
" @eddo_official commented: "Dance of the series for me !! Absolutely amazing and soooo sooo under marked. I’ll never get why he gets scores that don’t equate to his comments. He’s a superstar as the song says and Dianne is a beautiful person and a remarkable teacher.
" @linzirob shared: "I’ll never not be impressed by this lad - Chris McCausland is a phenomenon...
Dianne is a genius & the blackout...
wow really hits home he has no frame of reference for any of these dances #Strictly@xViCkIx_ posted: "Chris & Dianne. Winners! Thats the tweet #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing." @lovelylaurajd added: "Chris and Dianne absolutely amazing.
One of the greatest partnerships of all time. #Strictly.".
