Comedian Chris McCausland to be Strictly Come Dancing's first ever blind star - Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis won the glitterball in 2021. Can Have I Got News... star follow in her footsteps?

Amanda Abbington has spoken out on her feud with Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, who has reportedly been axed from the show amid claims of bullying

Strictly Come Dancing bosses reportedly suggested recording rehearsals between show pro Giovanni Pernice and his former dance partner, Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington

Blind comedian Chris McCausland has reportedly signed up for the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing in a new first for the show, as insiders say he's "up for the challenge"

Amanda Abbington has spoken out on her ongoing feud with Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice, who is facing allegations of 'threatening and abusive' behaviour

Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis won the glitterball in 2021. Can Have I Got News... star follow in her footsteps?

Deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis won the glitterball in 2021. Can Have I Got News... star follow in her footsteps?

The broadcaster has released a statement following reports about Giovanni Pernice's teaching methods on the hit show

Strictly Come Dancing has ‘signed up’ blind celebrity for 2024 series - Star’s inclusion would mark a big first for the series

Strictly pro dancer Giovanni Pernice, 33, is battling allegations of 'threatening and abusive' behaviour in the training room at Strictly - which Giovanni strongly denies

Strictly Come Dancing has reportedly signed up its first ever blind contestant - just three years after making history with deaf contestant Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Strictly Come Dancing and The Piano host Claudia Winkleman has a very distinct look – with the TV presenter once admitting she can't imagine her life without her famous fringe

AMANDA Abbington has branded Giovanni Pernice “nasty” as she finally speaks out on her bitter fallout with the Strictly Come Dancing star. The actress, 52, has lodged a formal complaint…

Channel has remained quiet on the subject – until now

Channel has remained quiet on the subject – until now

Liverpool-born comic Chris McCausland's hereditary condition retinitis pigmentosa caused him to lose his sight completely at 22 years old

Reports have suggested that Strictly Come Dancing has ‘signed up’ comedian Chris McCausland as the first blind contestant.

The comedian and CBeebies actor, 46, lost his sight aged 22 due to a hereditary condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa.