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Strictly viewers already want Chris McCausland to win after hilarious joke about fellow contestant

The comedian is the first blind celebrity to take part in the show

The Independent UK

Cha-cha with chaperones: Strictly Come Dancing is back after the turmoil

The smiles are bright. But has the BBC show lost its lightness now?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: how the celebrity contestants and their dance partners are faring so far

Strictly’s 20th anniversary season has delivered history-making moments, a charleston worthy of three 10s, and more controversies than ever

Evening Standard

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2024 – and their professional partners

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing co-creator says criticising show could end up killing it

The long-running dance show returns for its 20th anniversary.

Evening Standard

TV tonight: Strictly is back, hopefully minus scandals

Chris McCausland, Toyah Willcox and Punam Krishan are among the celebs braving the dancefloor. Plus: flag-waving mayhem at the Royal Albert Hall as the Proms conclude. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing enters a new era of chaperones and welfare measures – this year’s stars discuss all

IN FOCUS: The BBC’s beloved dancing show is getting a shiny new rebrand as it recovers from a set of damning allegations. But what will a new ‘Strictly’, at 20 years old, look like? Ellie Muir speaks to this year’s cast, from Nick Knowles to Sarah Hadland, to find out

The Independent UK

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Strictly’s first blind contestant Chris McCausland says he and pro partner are ‘winging it’

Comedian, who lost his sight aged 22, said he is ‘figuring it out’ as he goes along

The Independent UK

Chris McCausland: Strictly’s first blind celebrity hoping to lift Glitterball trophy

Comedian is making history with appearance on this year’s series

The Independent UK

Strictly's Chris McCausland explains how being the show's first blind contestant will work

The Liverpool-born comedian admits he is ‘totally out of my comfort zone’ and that taking part in the BBC dance competition ‘could be a disaster’

Evening Standard

This year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up might just be secretly brilliant

STATE OF THE ARTS: After weeks of scandal, there was a lot riding on the 2024 ‘Strictly’ line-up, but the initial reaction from fans has been lacklustre. However, it’s too early to write off this year’s contestants, argues Rachel McGrath – and they might just surprise us

The Independent UK

BBC responds to Strictly Come Dancing gender split criticism: ‘It’s never been about ticking boxes’

Contestants include nine men and six women

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: the contestants – ranked!

The 20th anniversary series’s hopefuls include the Go.Compare man and the first ever blind contestant – will they be enough to overshadow the scandals? We rate the lineup

The Guardian - UK

Prospect of blind competitor on Strictly thrills visually impaired ballroom dancers

Chris McCausland’s inclusion in hit TV show ‘promotes awareness around what people can do’

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Evening Standard

Toyah Willcox and Wynne Evans announced as the next contestants for Strictly Come Dancing 2024

The stars’ involvement alongside Dr Punam Krishan in this year’s series was confirmed on Vernon Kay’s Radio 2 show on Tuesday

WhatToWatch

Second Strictly Come Dancing celebrity announced — and he's no stranger to the ballroom

The second Strictly Come Dancing celebrity announced has been on the show before.

Evening Standard

Second Strictly Come Dancing 2024 contestant confirmed as JLS star JB Gill

Gill’s involvement comes after comedian Chris McCausland was revealed as the first contestant to take part in the show

WhatToWatch

Strictly Come Dancing officially reveals first contestant — and it's a first for the show

The first celebrity has been revealed for Strictly Come Dancing 2024.

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing full lineup 2024: Meet the celebrity contestants, from Tasha Ghouri to Chris McCausland

A ‘Love Island’ favourite, a comedian, and a JLS star are among those still competing

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing confirms first two contestants including first blind dancer Chris McCausland

The comic’s participation in the BBC competition – alongside ex-JLS member JB Gill – follows the success of the show’s first deaf contestant, Rose Ayling-Ellis, who won the glitterball in 2021

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing to ‘sign up’ huge daytime TV star for 2024 series

Presenter is expected to take part after ‘talks’ with bosses

WhatToWatch

The Chris McCausland Show: release date, guests and everything we know

Chris McCausland has a new show on ITV1

Evening Standard

Comedian Chris McCausland to be Strictly Come Dancing's first ever blind star

Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis won the glitterball in 2021. Can Have I Got News... star follow in her footsteps?

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing has ‘signed up’ blind celebrity for 2024 series

Star’s inclusion would mark a big first for the series

WhatToWatch

Bad Tidings: release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and everything you need to know about the festive comedy

Bad Tidings stars Lee Mack and Chris McCausland as feuding neighbours who must unite to save their street on Christmas Eve.

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