Strictly winner Chris McCausland has landed an exciting new job after soaring to success and winning the hearts of the nation on the BBC dance competition earlier this month.

The comedian, 47, is joining the series four lineup of Comedy Central Live – a stand-up series that will include four episodes, set to air weekly on Comedy Central UK in early 2025.

He is set to perform alongside the likes of Judi Love, Amy Matthews, Kane Brown, Ola Labib, Jack Skipper, Amy Gledhill and Joshua Bethania in the fan-favourite show.

The new series will also feature an additional 30 digital episodes that will be put out on the network’s social media accounts where each act will perform their own set.

Earlier this month, it was claimed Chris – who is blind – had a big-money deal awaiting him to stay with the BBC as his humour ‘can connect with ordinary viewers at home’.

A TV insider told The Sun: ‘What he did by keeping everyone in fits during the course of ‘Strictly’ was a show that he wasn’t just funny, but proved he had a traditional sense of humour that can connect with the ordinary viewers at home.

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Strictly winner Chris McCausland has landed an exciting new job after soaring to success and winning the hearts of the nation on the BBC dance competition earlier this month

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Earlier this month, it was claimed Chris – who is blind – had a big-money deal awaiting him to stay with the BBC as his humour ‘can connect with ordinary viewers at home’

‘That’s something which critics have said is lacking from many comedy series on the Beeb, and Chris could breathe new life into a genre which was once a mainstay for the corporation.’

Before adding that Chris’ talents could also be used for more general entertainment show and bosses are also planning to reunite him with pro partner Dianne to recapture their ‘sensational chemistry’.

However, it is not just comedy shows that Chris could be a part of, but also general entertainment programming – such as earlier this year when he presented his talk show on ITV1 called The Chris McCausland Show.

The insider continued: ‘They are considering ways of him being reunited with pro partner Dianne [Buswell] as they had such a sensational chemistry together.’

The Liverpool-born star and Dianne lifted the coveted Glitterball Trophy on December 14 after viewers voted for them as the winners of the hit show.

Chris not only made history during his Strictly stint as the show’s first ever blind contestant, but also impressed bosses with his cheeky wit which is said to have helped to save the glitzy competition following a year of scandals.

He also delivered Channel 4‘s Alternative Christmas Message on December 25 to call for an end to discrimination against disabled people, and for employers and the government to support their access to jobs.

In his Christmas Day speech, he said that disabled people are ‘often some of the most resilient, creative and determined people you will ever likely meet’.

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The comedian, 47, is joining the series four lineup of Comedy Central Live – a stand-up series that will include four episodes, set to air weekly on Comedy Central UK in early 2025

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He is set to perform alongside the likes of Judi Love, Amy Matthews, Kane Brown , Ola Labib, Jack Skipper, Amy Gledhill and Joshua Bethania in the fan-favourite show

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He also delivered Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message on December 25 to call for an end to discrimination against disabled peopl

The star joked about the festive treat mince pies as a metaphor about equality.

He said: ‘I don’t care if they’re the posh ones or the cheap ones, I don’t care if they’re the big ones or those tiny little dinky ones, whether it’s got a solid top or a lattice crown.

‘I will never discriminate against any sort of mince pie. All of them are equal to me and will no doubt meet the same undignified end as I try and fit it all in my mouth in one go.’

‘Discrimination is never a good thing. Well, I mean sometimes I suppose. Many, many years ago before I got into comedy, I applied to be a spy for MI5.

‘I got down to the last 30 out of 3,000 applicants. The top 1% of potential spies that this country had to offer before they decided no, a blind spy wasn’t what they were looking for but, you know, I think they had a point.

‘I think sometimes discrimination can be vital for the safety of the nation but usually, we can do better.’

Chris is reportedly set to rake in a whopping £1M following the nail-biting Strictly finale.

He was crowned champion during the live final after beating fellow finalists Tasha Ghouri, JB Gill and Sarah Hadland.

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Chris is reportedly set to rake in a whopping £1M following the nail-biting Strictly finale

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An insider said The BBC are ‘considering ways of him being reunited with pro partner Dianne [Buswell] as they had such a sensational chemistry together’

 

Chris has already added an incredible 100 extra dates to his Yonks comedy tour and according to The Mirror is being lined up for TV presenting and acting gigs – after being said to have helped to save the glitzy competition following a year of scandals.

PR expert Mark Borkowski told the publication: ‘He hasn’t just danced his way to the bank, he’s carried Strictly there with him turning a potentially disastrous serious into a glittering headline-grabbing redemption arc’.

‘As a blind comedian, he’s shattered expectations and delivered a victory that eels both groundbreaking and natural, proving talent and charisma are what truly captivate an audience’.

Before adding: ‘Strictly just polished his star into prime-time gold’.