Chris McCausland and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell performed a Cha Cha on the Strictly Come Dancing live show on Saturday

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland once applied for a very different type of job before he found fame.

While he has now become a household name in the UK thanks to Strictly Come Dancing 2024, Chris McCausland was often on our screens. Chris, 47, the BBC show’s first-ever blind contestant, decided to pursue stand-up comedy after a spell as a web developer and in sales.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Chris McCausland has opened up on the sick feeling he felt prior to his live dance on the BBC show after partner Dianne Buswick said he had 'more colour' in his face

Chris McCausland has made history on Strictly Come Dancing as the show's first ever blind contestant - and has opened up about the eye condition which impacted his sight

The comedian emotionally opened up alongside dance partner Dianne Buswell about week one of the BBC dance contest

Chris McCausland, who is best known for his role in CBeebies show Me Too! is Strictly Come Dancing's first ever blind contestant - and now he's shared how he learns his dances.