In a heartfelt moment on Strictly, Chris McCausland’s performance moved judges and viewers alike, prompting an unprecedented reaction from Craig Revel Horwood
London: So, Chris McCausland has really made waves on Strictly Come Dancing. He’s the first blind contestant, and he’s just been amazing. His final dance to “You’ll Never Walk Alone” had everyone in tears, including the judges and the audience.
After the performance, Chris was a total emotional wreck, hugging his partner Dianne Buswell and admitting he was a “mess.” It was such a touching moment. Motsi Mabuse even called him an inspiration, not just for the blind community but for everyone. Shirley Ballas got up to hug Dianne, praising her as an incredible teacher.
And then there’s Craig Revel Horwood. He said his “eyes opened” after watching Chris train. In a first for the show, he even read a Christmas card poem to Chris, calling him a “light that shines for all to see.” How sweet is that?
The poem was all about Chris’s journey and how he’s shown that anything is possible. It really struck a chord with everyone. The other judges were so moved that they all hugged Craig, and he went on to hug Chris too. Claudia Winkleman joked that Chris had “broken” Craig with his performance.
Viewers were just as touched. One person on X said Craig’s message was beautiful, while another called the poem the cutest thing he’s ever done on the show. It’s clear that Chris’s journey has really resonated with so many people.