Strictly Come Dancing is in a new ‘fix’ row as Chris McCausland was crowned the winner of this year’s series.
Chris and his professional partner Dianne Buswell were crowned 2024 champions after the comedian made history as the show’s first blind contestant and winner.
Chris, 47, beat fellow finalists Tasha Ghouri, JB Gill and Sarah Hadland to the spot in the ‘greatest of all time’ final on Saturday, and his cheeky wit and inspiring story helped save the show afterwards from a year of scandals.
In the final, which was the highest score ever, all the couples performed three dances each for the judges before hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced Chris as the winner of the much-sought Glitterball trophy.
Although several fans said Chris was a “worthy” winner, others said Tasha was “technically” a better dancer and should have one.
And during the show, judge Anton Du Beke was hugely impressed with Love Island star Tasha, 26, who even declared her to be the “best dancer ever” to have appeared on the show.
Strictly Come Dancing is in a new ‘fix’ row as Chris McCausland was crowned the winner of this year’s series.
Chris and his professional partner Dianne Buswell were crowned 2024 champions after the comedian made history as the show’s first blind contestant.
Fans agreed: “Don’t doubt how amazing Chris was, but think that he was judged differently than the other competitors; Tasha got robbed in my opinion.”
“Tasha should have won, at the end of the day it’s all about dancing.”
“Tasha should have won, she was the best dancer ever, even Anton said that.”
‘It’s a shame that people vote for their favorite celebrity, not the best dancer. It has been clear from day one who would win, based simply on who they are, not how they dance.”
“Chris was amazing, but Tasha was technically better.”
‘Was there any point in watching #Strictly finale? I mean, it was a guarantee that Chris was going to win the shiny ball regardless of whether anyone was better that night, although I feel a little sorry for the rest of the celebrities for even trying.
‘Chris may have achieved a lot, but he wasn’t the best dancer’
‘Chris is the weakest of the 4 finalists. But he is the most deserving winner.”
However, during the show, judge Anton Du Beke was very impressed with Love Island star Tasha, 26, and even declared her the “greatest dancer of all time” to appear on the show.
Although several fans said Chris was a “worthy” winner, others said Tasha was “technically” a better dancer and should have one.
‘Tasha and Sarah should have won, they were much more elegant on the dance floor. But Chris is still a worthy winner.”
After Chris won, he burst into tears as his fellow celebrities hugged him before triumphantly throwing Dianne over his shoulder as the crowd went wild.
When asked how Tess and Claudia felt at the time, Chris said: “It’s amazing, I don’t know what to say.” I honestly thought I was going to come out in the first week or two and I know no one came out in the first week, but I still thought I could.
“We’ve lasted and lasted and (Dianne) has brought so much out of me and she deserves (the trophy) so much,” as she continued to gush about her “positivity” and “belief.”
He then joked: “Unless he changes his number, he’s staying with me.” This is for (Dianne) and everyone, it just goes to show that with opportunity and support anything is possible!’
Chris earned his first perfect score of 40 points for a waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers, which was his final dance of the series and left the judges and viewers in tears.
Her second routine was a mix of dance styles from New Radicals’ You Get What You Give and she recreated her viral “blackout” moment for the first dance.
Chris and Dianne also danced to their chosen tune: Instant Karma! (We All Shine) by John Lennon.
After Chris won, he burst into tears as his fellow celebrities hugged him before triumphantly throwing Dianne over his shoulder as the crowd went wild.