Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell Cha Cha to Twist and Shout by The Beatles ✨ BBC Strictly 2024

[@AsaTorell]

Ok so I'm not from the UK and I watched this without knowing he's blind. I thought he was doing pretty great for a pure dancing amateur. Knowing he can't even see... bloody heck. I'm just speechless. The guts of this guy for not just taking this on but rocking the heck out of it. Massive congrats to both Chris and Dianne!

[@halflink]

He did some very advanced stuff (like at the very beginning when he caught her legs in the handstand and when he was swirling her and stepping over her) which is difficult to pull off even when you have full vision and normally contestants only start doing these things from week 3 onwards (with some exceptions). I was watching with my jaw on the floor, not gonna lie. Separate huge cred to Diane, because I have no clue how she managed to explain dance moves to someone who cannot see what she’s doing and repeat after her.

[@XDM09]

I agree!

[@suefisher3037]

But he is a stand up comedian. He knows his way around a Stage

[@helenweatherby1694]

Totally agree. He is also the funniest man on the planet.

[@ShirleyPeverall]

😅 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@2lisabarth]

I'm literally crying... THIS WAS A MOMENT OF PURE JOY & PRIDE!!!! Dianne, you've done a marvelous job working with Chris. Chris, you're my hero!!!!

[@tvretros]

I so agree it was fantastic, he was clearly enjoying himself too wonderful good luck to them in the contest!

[@MidlifeVices77]

Your crying at a dancing tv show? 😂😂

[@Simon1985_]

@@MidlifeVices77 it’s the fact that he’s blind and doing this. This would be so much harder than you could imagine. Obviously he can’t see the choreography so the dancer had to move his body for him in training (which he has to remember by touch) and it would be so disorienting spinning around in darkness and still facing the right way etc. he’s had to work ten times harder than any of the other contestants. Good on him for giving it a go and nailing it.

[@MidlifeVices77]

@@Simon1985_ I understand the difficulty for him. But someone who does know him crying? Gimme a break!

[@AnnemarieHolden]

Someone criticisng someone else and trolling them for aomething that doesnt affect their life.. get a grip​@@MidlifeVices77

[@alishachawdhary1696]

Me and my mum were in awe, what fantastic choreography by Dianne, he is an absolute natural on the dance floor

[@sanahussain4755]

This was honestly the best dance of the night, I found myself crying at the end of it, Dianne did so so well bless her & did the best at showing his personality through the dance. He nailed it! Love love this pairing! I see them going really far the people will definitely back them all the way & like Motsi said he was so confident dancing & being on the floor! He has my whole heart

[@lauravision2791]

This is just incredible!? The fact they’ve just…. done this?!

[@acousticabby100]

Dianne flipping Buswell you smashed this so far out the park with your choreo and teaching it’s actually unbelievable 🎉

[@goldiecunningham5167]

How many of us shed a tear watching this?! I can't begin to imagine the dedication, time and practice that went into this. For Chris to familiarise himself with the space utilised & choreography. He was amazing. For all the bad press Strictly has recently recently garnered, one positive in recent years has been inclusively. He was phenomenal.

[@SEALEDFOREVER]

What an absolutely lovely, genuine comment .I couldnt write it more eloquently.As you say Dianne must be an absolutely tremenduous teacher and Chris is just phenomenol

[@Sally-n2y]

Bloody fantastic 😊

[@MatthewBurke-hn9ch]

Massive congrats to Chris and Dianne. I didn't know what to expect but this exceeded by expectations. I feel like they are going to win and massive credit to Dianne with her teaching, Chris is so lucky to have her. Team Chris and Dianne Lets hop on board the Chris Bus to Dianne land :)

[@tracyjacob7091]

Wouldn't mind these two winning, hasn't danced before, I like celebrities that haven't danced and improves every week

[@SEALEDFOREVER]

absolutely Team Chris &Dianne.They shall go far .Dianne said a beautiful thing about Chris .He was sad he misses out on seeing other couples and she encouraged him beyond words .Then she sadly reflected she can't fully take on board that he has never seen her face .That brought a tear .He is amazing man and very funny .

[@SamCovington-fh7ek]

As a fellow disabled human being I want Chris McCausland to win Strictly 2024

[@cynthiaherbert9889]

I think a lot of us do!

[@michellewaltham9527]

We all do❤

[@tbeau6663]

Let's get them into the final

[@helenweatherby1694]

He’s the bookies favourite … and mine.

[@amabelbarlow8046]

It would be nice if Chris won Strictly. If he does, he'll make Strictly history as the 1st blind contestant and champion

[@sanahussain4755]

He is surprisingly very light on his feet! Dianne's the best teacher

[@TheSunshineHappy]

Absolutely amazing! Chris has danced even better than people with sight! 😆 Well done to Dianne for being a fantastic teacher and choreographer 💓

[@bessieburnet9816]

He has definitely danced better than people with full sight. I've seen much worse than this.

[@jennacollins96]

I just had to come back to watch his first dance after the results tonight. Congratulations Chris, what an achievement! 🪩

[@janegreen2625]

Me too!

[@Eva-mp7xg]

+1

[@imogen6772]

Felt quite emotional after watching this. He’s incredible! I wasn’t expecting that at ALL. 👏🏻

[@MitchHamer98]

It’s devastating that Chris can never see how good that was! What an amazing first dance full stop, let alone taking into account the fact he’s learnt it without being able to see what he’s doing. Great teaching, trust and instruction from Diane too!

[@SEALEDFOREVER]

Such a beautiful ensdorsementof Dianne's incredible choreography and teaching a blind person to dance .But hats off to Chris for his thrilling dance,happy smile and fabulous lifts ,moves etc .Ive watched 3 times and it has me laughing aLL the way through this routine .Awesome pairing

[@horacethecheese1009]

not like he's ever been able to see what he's doing? 😂 He understands his progress more than you or any of us

[@kateoconnor9280]

Flipping heck that was brilliant, had a massive grin on my face from the start! I completely forgot about Chris being blind until the end. It must've been so challenging for them to figure out a new way of learning/teaching to accommodate his blindness. Bloody well done!

[@ellieg3709]

The best part is, his timing was great, his footwork was all there and he was always in place for the next move, Dianne you are a star... you got this man to shine on the dancefloor... I am sure he will never forget this....

[@ThePoochface]

That was absolutely brilliant. The way that Chris ended up behind the microphone belied the fact that he is blind. You're a star Chris and Dianne, you are a wonderful teacher. Loved the tie-in with the Beatles too. I do hope Macca was watching.

[@xnmrry]

Dianne you crazy quokka! That was absolutely brilliant!!! Well done Chris, pulling that out of the bag, D. did not hold back. Can't wait for next week.

[@kirstenkairuz4424]

Dianne has always been my favorite strictly professional but THIS has exceeded all expectations! What a power duo! Just speechless!

[@halflink]

I rewatched it twice already. He is incredible, she is incredible as a teacher. Chris danced better than many contestants that have full vision, both in this series and previous ones. Legend! I will be rooting for this team all the way.

[@emmacarroll5865]

I just love this ❤. Dianne is an amazing teacher ❤❤❤ rooting for them

[@allisonwhite-j4m]

As already said, I was very emotional as he showed pure guts and Dianne pure genius. Absolutely stunned at what they both managed to do . Will be backing them right through❤

[@esorybur]

I was screaming with joy at the tv. The highlight of the night. Not just good for a blind bloke, but BLOODY GOOD! They had my vote anyway but they've certainly got it now 😍

[@Samantha-wz1ib]

how she managed To teach someone who cant seee a dance I have no idea. but Massive Credit To Dianne! This was Incredible!!❤

[@katemate7253]

It reduced me to tears. Absolutely wonderful. Chris, you are amazing and Dianne , you are amazing for helping him achieve this 👏👏🌟🌟

[@GuyWood-b5l]

Wow! Take a bow Chris! I'm a 57-year-old bloke, and your dance last night will remain in my mind as one of the most remarkable and uplifting things I have ever seen. Keep it up, I can't wait to see what else you have to offer us all. 😊

[@pipholden4865]

Absolutely fantastic, I never watch strictly but did this week to see how Chris got on and I was blown away! I will watch this series just because of him, and I really hope he wins! Well done to Dianne as well, can’t be easy teaching a blind man to do this, but they both made it look so easy 👏🏼

[@cheyennebrennan966]

To quote Shirley, I was quite shocked and very emotional. I had a feeling he would surprise us in some way, but this UTTERLY blew my mind! ❤❤

[@jacobjones2522]

He was amazing just proves that nothing is impossible

[@kateLove-t4w]

Nothing is impossible WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT .. the problem is so many people don’t get that second bit

[@jacobjones2522]

@katelovelock7528 I know right

[@sophieeee5114]

my favourite dance and couple of the night obsessed with dianne since she joined and you can’t not love chris. i smiled so wide the entire time, the only dance of the night that made me feel so good ❤

[@gerardsloan1593]

The biggest wow and surprise of the night. I felt nervous several times watching it, but this was amazing. Dianne is a great teacher and teaches confident students. This was great. Keep it up. Have a good day reader.

[@sarahjones8396]

Holy cow! How did he do all that?! Just amazing and what an incredible job Dianne has done in training him. Bravo you two!

[@Yeah-tj4wz]

He’s got amazing rhythm he really feels the music doesn’t he, gets every beat

[@carolinemurty8884]

I so so so massively proud of him!!!yes lad!!! Imagine having the courage to do that

[@megsunset]

Best dance of the night, incredible! If you didn't know that Chris was blind, you wouldn't have been able to tell. I'm so excited to see their journey 😁 And Dianne...what an absolute pure superstar she is!

[@besenzon1]

Absolutely amazing. Congratulations to both of them. Dianne is an amazing teacher ❤️

[@TerribleCovers11]

That was awe inspiring. How the heck did he pull that off? Dianne needs to take a bow too because she had the most formidable task in teaching a blind person to dance. The fact that she's pulled it off is sensational!

[@SEALEDFOREVER]

Sensational is an apt description of both .I love them together

[@TerribleCovers11]

@@SEALEDFOREVER Absolutely!

[@sc8717]

This is just BRILLIANT! I cannot wait to see this couple and what they do week on week! Pure joy, and also true inspiration. Dianne is doing great work. COME ON CHRIS AND DIANNE!! 🎉

[@trevorbagley1378]

Now that was impressive to say the least, Chris and Dianne will go far this season. Not through sympathy just pure hard work and determination. Just watched last nights and that was even better. ❤❤

[@cf3443]

What a clever girl Dianne Is brilliant choreography bringing out the natural dancer In Chris who was strictly marvellous.

[@tinaconsta9470]

Chris and Diane are an inspiration! My heroes! They deserve to win the whole competition...

[@raqueljo5799]

The trust he has in Dianne after one week. Amazing performance.

[@DezRosswess]

Boom! Week one and the crowd are all on their feet and deservedly so! Huge credit to Diane, they made a good choice partnering Chris with her.

[@irenesmith3448]

Best ever show, especially Chris and Diane. I have never laughed as much. What a fun show. Thank God!! me and my hubby can still settle down with our glass of wine and pizza, to enjoy our favourite show. I believe 2024 is going to be the best ever. Keep it up Strictly 🎉

[@elzzzzz2109]

Yes Winning Isn't Everything team - Chris and Diaaannne! I know who I'll be voting for each week. You both blew me away tonight, brilliant! ❤️

[@imsoboredhahaha]

I hope Chris is extremely happy & proud of his routine tonight. He did the blind/visually impaired community *very* proud tonight 💚 Also, well done to Dianne 💚💚

[@G44ever]

As soon as Chris was announced for the show I've wanted him to win. He's an excellent comedian and well, now he's an excellent dancer!! Totally blown away with how good this was!! Chris and Dianne for the glitter ball!! Xxx🎉🎉🎉

[@jacquelineannesamateh3407]

Hear, hear! Go Chris, and Dianne, go! 🎉🕺🏽💃🏽

[@mellybeetaylor8177]

They did that!!! So proud of Chris and Diane!! Well done!!❤

[@sallychambers7783]

Hope Chris got the enjoyment he had hoped for. It was excellent and look forward to future routines. Diane clearly was able to explain the steps for Chris to understand as he didn't seem to put a foot wrong. I am so happy for them ❤

[@MillieBristow]

This was absolutely incredible! 🥺 for a guy who’s blind and can’t see a thing that was actually incredible! I give part credit to Dianne who somehow managed to get him to do that! 😊😊 I hope Chris is proud of himself for that cause we all are! ❤❤❤ if he continues like that throughout the series he might be one of my top 3 favourites cause that is a SKILL to have! ❤️

[@gemstar7286]

I was wondering how they would do this,I guess she's guiding him & communicating through the routine. I was wondering if he had an ear piece to help him aswell or something? To keep in time with the music & steps 🤔.

[@FlamingoesInFlorida]

Wow! A natural entertainer, I'm so proud he really tried his best, I think people will love him! 😀

[@theresaroberts8252]

Omg.... absolutely brilliant. Dianne is a fabulous coach and person to manage this. Chris is fantastic and he did so well better than I would have. ❤🎉

[@user-cl8xh6bc9y]

Absolutely joyous! One of the best dances of the night ❤

[@sarahdoyle1099]

Un-bloody-believable! I cannot fathom how they did that foot hopping turn?!! You’d never know Chris was blind… what a team.

[@neatania]

I'm cheering for Chris and Dianne all the way 💖

[@ElandBee]

Chris and Diane were absolutely brilliant. My sons have RP so I know how difficult this must have been for Chris but he pulled it off with aplomb! Well done. Look forward to seeing them again next week.

[@hayleykpt]

It's actually insane what the two of them achieved in only 2 weeks! hope they win :D

[@Sunflower-wq6re]

You are both absolutey amazing. You were undermarked ! So light on your feet , oh my goodness you really deserve to go all the way .💕

[@amywonderland9297]

That moment towards the end was so clever! Executed that perfectly!

[@smudgercfc9827]

Amazing - incredible dance, What a performance from Chris, what teaching from Dianne, what a partnership. May have shed a little tear watching this dance. My winners

[@Asperkid22]

GO ON CHRIS!!! he gave it his all and that alone deserves at least a 6

[@bridgetbarber4221]

Chris did amazing. The entire nation applauds you ❤

[@TSewell67]

I loved that and I’m totally in awe with what Chris and Dianne just did then. He was better than some other amateurs on the first night and that must take so much belief in his partner Dianne. A really great performance, I was crying by the end! Pure joy to watch!

[@juliethorpe2739]

Best dance of the night.❤❤❤

[@nvrmnde]

I'm not in UK so I don't follow strictly, but I do follow uk comedians, uk panel shows and the like. I've laughed and liked Chris on everything I've seen him in. Did not think Strictly was the type of thing he'd be into, but seeing this makes me so glad he is there! That was an amazing performance!

[@indiarose2963]

I LOVE THIS PAIRING. I'm such a fan of Chris as a comedian and bloody hell, he can dance as well! So so impressed.

[@Alwintongardens]

Watching Chris dance is so uplifting .... and actually very entertaining, he really did dance. He's so funny too! Best dance of the night for me.

[@vallee3140]

have to come back and watch again, simply wonderful.

[@queenbee2371]

I've met Chris ... he's such a lovely man and I am so proud of him for doing this! xx

[@Itsliz1984]

Well done Chris and Dianne.. The trust he has in her.. is really beautiful to see xx

[@lindadriessen9027]

And she in him! Doing that cartwheel and being held by a blind partner. They are as sensational as Rose and Gio. Chris moves even better than some persons with sight.

[@Itsliz1984]

@@lindadriessen9027 His confidence has grown so much since the group routine. Dianne is an amazing partner. She doesn't patronise him.. He will probably win. Good for him.

[@lindadriessen9027]

@@Itsliz1984 I would love them to win. But no matter how far they come, they are winners.

[@karendyba5213]

Chris you were brilliant Dianne you’ve work really well with Chris , good luck for next week can’t wait to see you both dancing again xxx

[@DdDd-dz5cp]

This man is such an inspiration

[@Annagramma-u7x]

Anyone criticising Chris should maybe try blindfolding themselves and walking around their own home 😂😂 and then trying to dance 💃

[@zeldagoblin]

It wouldn't be a fair comparison. Retinitis pigmentosa, from which Chris suffers, doesn't make your sight completely "black". Like most legally blind, and indeed deaf people, it's a scale of impairment.

[@lillajoba6710]

​@zeldagoblin Chris has said before that the only thing he can see is changes in light (so he has a sense of light and dark) but that he is completely blind. He's even talked about how it was a lot tougher when he *could* see but had bad eyesight and now he cannot see at all, so I think a blindfold is a good comparison since a lot of fabric can still let in some light but prohibit actually seeing. I presume he can probably vaguely tell where Dianne is based on shadows blocking light but that's it

[@AnnemarieHolden]

​@@zeldagoblinyou've got no idea what chris sight is like. Everyone with the same condition is different. He says he can't see anything.

[@zeldagoblin]

@@AnnemarieHolden Thanks for clarifying that. I hadn't heard him speak on his vision, so that's enlightening.

[@zeldagoblin]

@@AnnemarieHolden That's true. I do have a lot of knowledge and experience in this area, but I hadn't heard what he had to say. Total blindness is extremely rare, so he may well be one of those rare cases after all.

[@Ms.Heidi.S]

Dianne is an incredible teacher. Well done Chris. 🎉❤

[@lindakantes873]

Brilliant! one of the few comedians who can make me laugh til my stomach hurts ---now he has me crying til i cant see..... Much respect to both xxx you should be very proud xx

[@heidiblades4811]

I hope Chris is pleased with what he did tonight! He did a great job!

[@jaynepeach4689]

Chris & Dianne are a perfect match. Chris can show that if he can do it being blind then anyone can do it. I cried watching them both, and seeing Chris dancing like that on his first show was remarkable

[@rafaelyaguaro2842]

Diane didn't pull her punches with this routine! Knew he would surprise everyone!

[@davidgreen000]

When the VT started it just dawned on me that Chris has no way of seeing or visualising the steps he will need to perform. The mirrors in the training room are completely useless to him. Tears was streaming down my face when I was watching this. This performance was the most joyful and humblest thing I've ever seen on Strictly - it actually rivals Rose's couple's choice. Dianne has elevated herself to Goddess status along with Katya and Oti with this routine! They could've taken soooo many shortcuts and cheats to make a passable 1st week performance: He didn't have to actually lock his feet in the lock steps, he didn't have to actually attempt straight-leg action in the basic steps (almost nobody does that 1st week), he didn't have to make good use of the floor space or perform Cuban breaks and he most certainly didn't have to perform any tricks or lifts!! But thank God Dianne kept her expectations sky high to produce this Strictly magic with Chris!

[@Asperkid22]

We just got the lifts in week 4 lol

[@susanrepton59]

Wow he did amazing 👏 xx

[@lucindamiao722]

I got so emotional watching this I was shouting come on come on at the TV ❤he did himself proud and all his fans, i was gobsmacked at how good he was 😮 rooting for chris and dianne I really hope they go far...sending love from a fellow Scouser 🎉❤

[@Bethhhf]

This made me emotional! Chris is amazing and Dianne is an amazing teacher! Love this pairing! 🥹🥲🥰👏🏻

[@Katefromgeneva]

Chris is the king of the show! ❤👏

[@antispindr8613]

REALLY?

[@smallperson7522]

OMG, Chris is amazing!! Absolutely love him, can’t wait to see what they do next! 🙏🏼🎉💜🙌

[@Wlechija]

Absolutely brilliant!!!! Diane has been my favorite from when she arrived. She has risen even higher since seeing this. Well done Chris and Di. xxxx

[@anonymoususer12345-o]

Incredible, what an inspiration! A fan of them both, and they make a great team!

[@dannyriddle58]

This man is unreal and diane ,You teaching skills are incredible Well done to you both....Cris & Diane to win ...

[@amyk9813]

Unbelievable. Incredible. We're all here for the same reason. Wow wow wow

[@bellatricks6647]

I’m definitely on board the Chris Bus to Dianne Land on the lead up to Christmas. Winning isn’t everything eh? Let’s hope you do 💃🕺🏻🪩

[@tmumvadi2002]

this was insane!!!!!!!!

[@crystalksvlogs]

My Winners 🏆 absolutely amazing, can't wait to see what else Chris can pull out of the bag & what other clever choreo Dianne has up her sleeve

[@NualahMullett-pd5rj]

I just knew Chris was going to be fantastic!! He was amazing and couldn’t have a better teacher than Diane ❤ so proud for him 🥰🥰

[@pennyandfishy7241]

score - *6* wowwowwow so ballsy for week 1 i wasn't expecting that at the end, it was so much fun and so well choreographed should I add aswell, posture and leg action went on holiday but performance great, timing great and partnering amazing. I really look forward to see what is coming next here! Chris is iconically unserious and just takes everything in his stride

[@fyrefli4109]

Not just bloody good "for a blind man" but literally bloody brilliant! I am so looking forward to what's to come with these two.

[@alanmurta216]

Not a show I watch, but I do like Chris. This was phenomenal. Congratulations to both of them.

[@SuperPassionflower]

tears rolling down my face as a bloody empath. oh my gosh... so commend and admire them both!!! pupil and teacher!

[@wellypreston]

Brilliant dance from Chris, great pairing . He has worked his socks off.

[@synappticuser7296]

Just giving Strictly a go at all is brave, but giving Strictly a go when you are blind is outstanding! Congratulations Chris and Diane.👏🌟😊

[@Tutu332x]

Chris amazing and Dianne looks stunning 🔥

[@josephlewis9237]

What a guy! I have to say, he was alot better than I was expecting him to be. I like Chris, he's a good guy, he's a great comedian and he shows the world that he doesn't let being blind hold him back.