Strictly Come Dancing fans want Chris McCausland to win the show, they have declared.
The Saturday night favourite returned to screens this weekend amid a major scandal and a shock NTA win upon its 20th anniversary.
Despite running on into December, viewers have already claimed that comedian Chris, 47, should lift the Glitterball Trophy.
The comedian has made history as the show’s first blind contestant and fans were thrilled with his performance as it was revealed he will be dancing with Dianne Buswell.
One viewer wrote on X: ‘Just give the glitterball to Chris McCausland NOW.
‘What a joyous contestant’
Strictly Come Dancing fans want Chris McCausland to win the show already, even though the competition has just started
The comedian has made history as the show’s first blind contestant and fans were thrilled with his performance on the first episode
Another said: ‘Whoever’s idea it was to try and get Chris McCausland on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing ……. All I can say is ……. It was a stroke of absolute GENIUS.’
A third wrote: ‘idk what his dancing is gonna be, but just for his jokes he deserves to make it far idk’
The comic is among fifteen new celebrities taking part in the twenty-second series of the long-running show, which is currently under investigation amid claims of behind-the-scenes misconduct.
But Chris managed to win viewers over on Saturday night when he made a light-hearted jibe at TV doctor Punam Krishan.
Showing off her high-heeled ballroom shoes, Krishnan, whose main focus is podiatry, said: ‘Yes, it’s all about the feet now. So over the years, the only thing I’ve heard is about blisters and blisters getting in the way of dancing.
‘So cream, plasters, you name it, I’ve got it and if it all works I might share.’
The admission prompted McCausland to quip: ‘Punam, can I just say that none of us can believe we’ve managed to get in the same room as a GP.’
Despite running on into the December, viewers have already claimed that comedian Chris, 47, should lift the Glitterball Trophy
Chris has been paired up with Dianne Buswell for the series, who reached the final last year with EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier
During the launch show, it was revealed the Morning Live host has been coupled up with Gorka Márquez .
Olympian Tom Dean will be competing with Nadiya Bychkova and pop singer Toyah Willcox will be dancing with Neil Jones, following his return to the series after a three-year absence.
Amy Dowden – who made a triumphant return to the series following her battle with breast cancer – will be dancing with JLS singer JB Gill.
Krishnan, a locum practitioner, was discussing her hectic work schedule with show presenter Tess Daly after being paired with Gorka Marquez , when McCausland stepped in
Punam, can I just say that none of us can believe we’ve managed to get in the same room as a GP, he said as professional dance partner Dianne looked on
Viewers were left in hysterics when Chris made a joke about the state of the NHS to TV doctor Punam
BBC Morning Live star Dr Punam Krishan is partnered with Gorka Márquez who is hoping to lift the glitterball trophy after making it to the final three times
EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick will be hitting the dancefloor with Michelle Tsiakkas , whilst Gladiators star Montell Douglas will be competing with Johannes Radebe.
Karen Hauer has been paired up with ex-footballer Paul Merson, and former TOWIE star Pete Wicks will be dancing with Jowitza Przysta..
Luba Mushtuk will be guiding DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles through the process, while hockey champion Sam Quek has been teamed up with Celebrity Big Brother’s Nikita Kuzmin.
Opera singer Wynne Evans – who is best known to TV audiences for starring in the GoCompare adverts – has been partnered with Katya Jones and completing the lineup is former X Factor winner Shayne Ward and his professional partner Nancy Xu.
Strictly Come Dancing continues on Saturday September 21 on BBC1.
Strictly Come Dancing 2024: Who are the couples?
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell
JB Gill and Amy Dowden MBE
Nick Knowles and Luba Mushtuk
Paul Merson and Karen Hauer
Pete Wicks and Jowita Przystał
Sam Quek MBE and Nikita Kuzmin
Sarah Hadland and Vito Coppola
Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones
Punam Krishan and Gorka Márquez
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones
Tasha Ghouri and Aljaž Škorjanec
Jamie Borthwick and Michelle Tsiakkas
Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe
Tom Dean MBE and Nadiya Bychkova
Shayne Ward and Nancy Xu
