Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has reportedly left BBC bosses with a big headache – as he remains the bookies’ favourite to win the show.
The comedian, 47, – who is blind – is adored by fans on the show where is is partnered with professional Dianne Buswell.
The bookies currently have him as the 9/4 favourite to win the series – but if he does it could leave the show in a predicament as The Mirror reports he is unable to do the Strictly live tour.
The publication claims that his comedy show, Yonks, which has dates throughout January and February will clash directly with Strictly’s live theatre show.
If he did win many fans would be expecting him to take part in the tour which the top stars of each series always participate in.
Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has reportedly left BBC bosses with a big headache – as he remains the bookies’ favourite to win the show
The comedian, 47, – who is blind – is adored by fans on the show where is is partnered with professional Dianne Buswell
One source said: ‘Craig has suggested that all this year’s favourites will be there but that’s not true. How can Chris be in two places at once?
‘As things stand, Chris can’t do it because every show on his comedy tour from January 17 clashes.’
Chris is currently positioned as the firm favourite with Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri next in line with odds of 4/1, followed by Miranda actress Sarah Hadland at 10/1 and EastEnders’ Jamie Borthwick at 16/1.
A spokesperson for Ladbrokes said: ‘Chris McCausland seems to be running away with the competition this year after he extended his lead at the head of the Strictly betting.
‘Tasha is his main rival as things stand, but punters only see one winner.’
The Strictly live tour first launched in January 2009 with 2008 winner Tom Chambers among the line-up. Every winner since has taken part.
In a statement last month confirming the return of the Strictly live event for 2025, hosted once again by It Takes Two’s Janette Manrara, judge Craig Revel Horwood declared: ‘Strictly fans are in for a huge treat on the live tour – it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before.
‘Audiences will be able to enjoy all of the glitz and glamour of the TV show and see their favourite celebrities and dancers up-close and personal. And with Motsi joining us for the first time, it’s going to be even more FAB-U-LOUS!’
The bookies currently have him as the 9/4 favourite to win the show – but if he does it could leave the show in a predicament as The Mirror reports he is unable to do the Strictly live tour
The publication claims that his show, Yonks, which has dates throughout January and February will clash directly with Strictly’s live theatre show
If he did win many fans would be expecting him to take part in the tour which the top stars of each series always participate in
A spokesperson for the tour told The Mirror: ‘Casting for the Strictly Live Tour 2025 is still being decided.’
It comes after fans were left ‘in tears’ after watching Chris and Dianne’s ‘perfect’ dance routine on Saturday’s episode.
Chris and the Aussie pro, 35, stunned viewers as they performed a waltz as they paid a tribute to Liverpool.
Dianne looked incredible in a navy shimmery gown while Chris rocked a dapper suit co-ord and a red shirt.
Fans were ‘sobbing’ over the very emotional routine, flooding X – formerly Twitter – with praising comments, begging to ‘just give Chris the glitterball trophy’.
‘Dianne ‘I’m so proud of you’ Chris ‘did I do ok?’ Dianne ‘you did good yeh really really good’ Chris & Dianne FTW #Strictly’;
‘This moment was everything. Chris dancing on his own to a song that means so much to so many. This man is extraordinary. He has danced his way into our hearts with the immense support of wonderful Dianne #strictly’;
‘Chris just said ‘did I do okay?’ #strictly #StrictlyComeDancing’;
‘I am still bawling with this Waltz from Chris & Dianne It was just absolutely beautiful and so emotional. Never watched anything so meaningful & poignant.. Just give them the GlitterBall just now as far as I’m concerned’;
‘Every week you think this will be the dance Chris McCausland has not got…it’s not this week #Strictly …& his hand on Dianne’s back was perfect’;
A spokesperson for the tour told The Mirror: ‘Casting for the Strictly Live Tour 2025 is still being decided’
‘Chris asking Dianne ‘did I do ok?’ Yes fella… you absolutely smashed it up again #Strictly’;
‘Now why am I teary over Chris walking alone?! #Strictly’;
‘Just give Chris McCausland the glitterball trophy NOW not only is he inspirational he is incredible keep voting for him strictly family #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing’;
‘Well we all know Chris should win Strictly. I cry every week. #strictly’;
‘Ohh goodness! Chris is just smashing it. I’m so in awe of him. His footwork, frame and delivery just wow and to the most iconic song which means so much to so many – in bits #strictly #waltz #Amazing #chrismccausland’.
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