Giovanni Pernice has been seen out and about as he enjoyed his downtime between shows as his Strictly Come Dancing furore continues. The dancer is currently back on stage alongside his friend and now former co-star Anton Du Beke.
02.06.2024 - 10:01 / ok.co.uk
Chris McCausland has reportedly signed up for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The Liverpool-born comedian will be the show's first blind contestant.
The rumoured signing comes three years after deaf actress Rose Ayling-Ellis took home the Glitterball Trophy after dancing her way to the final with dance professional Giovanni Pernice. BBC bosses are said to be "delighted" by the signing, and are hoping to "showcase disability on TV." Chris was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, which caused him to lose his sight completely at 22 years old, he's since described this time as "scary and embarrassing." Chris previously explained: "I got myself into bad situations because I didn’t want to ask for help.
I will never be on a level playing field with everyone else." Sharing the news of Chris's potential Strictly stint, a source told The Sun: "Strictly Come Dancing bosses are delighted by the signing and think Chris will be great on the show. He has a hilarious sense of humour and an infectious personality.
Producers are really keen to showcase disability on TV and are conscious of how important it is. "Chris loves working and doing TV so it’s the perfect project.
Chris has spoken openly of his sight issues and is determined to show it won’t hold him back on the ballroom dance floor." OK! have contacted Chris McCausland's representatives. Representatives from the BBC declined to comment.
Last year Chris appeared on the Channel 4 series Scared of the Dark, alongside Gogglebox's Scarlett Moffatt, former boxer Chris Eubank, and former Love Islander Chloe Burrows.
The show, which was ultimately won by Paul Gascoigne, saw the celebs living for eight days in total darkness. Ahead of his time in the Scared of the Dark bunker, Chris
Giovanni Pernice has been seen out and about as he enjoyed his downtime between shows as his Strictly Come Dancing furore continues. The dancer is currently back on stage alongside his friend and now former co-star Anton Du Beke.
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Corrie legend Helen Worth, known for her iconic role as Gail Platt, is rumoured to be swapping the cobbles for the dance floor or even the jungle following her surprise announcement that she's leaving the soap after an impressive 50-year stint.The 73 year old actress left fans in shock this week when she revealed her plans to say goodbye to Weatherfield.The soap's producers have promised viewers an "emotional" exit and a "major storyline" for Gail as she prepares to depart at the end of the year. But the buzz has quickly shifted to what's next for Helen.
BBC’s hit Strictly Come Dancing has been hit by yet another crisis after it was claimed that a top star has had explicit pictures leaked online. It's been revealed that images have been spread on the internet, leaving the target, who is known to millions of fans of the BBC dance show, absolutely devastated. A source told The Sun, who revealed the story: “It’s a huge betrayal of trust and it has left them shaken.They will be taking action to get them taken down but it’s a real blow.
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One of This Morning's much-loved presenters is reportedly joining the cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2024.The legendary Bank Of Dave star Dave Fishwick, 52, a finance pioneer and telly expert, is believed to have signed up for the new series, which begins in September. It's said he "can't wait to get started" after he recently being invited to sign to confirm his appearance after being approached by BBC bosses.The self-made businessman's own bank, Burnley Savings and Loans, recently featured in two popular documentaries and his story spawned a popular film.The Netflix sensation, who despite leaving school at 16 without any qualifications loaned more than £27 million to people and businesses and is the inspiration behind the hit film Bank of Dave. According to The Sun, a source said: "Dave is a real community hero and the best of British.
Giovanni Pernice appeared to be brushing off the controversy currently surrounding him on Monday (27 May) as he flashed a thumbs-up while leaving dance rehearsals with his fellow Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. The professional dancer, 33, is currently embroiled in an internal investigation by the BBC after being accused of serious workplace misconduct by his three of his former Strictly partners.