Strictly Come Dancing fans were left in awe of Chris McCausland’s week four performance, with many praising the comedian for his incredible skills on the dance floor. McCausland, who is the show’s first blind contestant, wowed viewers with a Salsa routine to “Down Under” by Men at Work, alongside his professional partner Dianne Buswell on Saturday night.
The routine featured a series of impressive lifts, which garnered praise from both the Strictly judges and fans watching at home. Head judge Shirley Ballas was visibly impressed, remarking, “I can’t even imagine how you managed to do that so flawlessly when you can’t see. On top of that, you kept to your music, you didn’t miss a beat. I’m telling you from my heart, that is absolutely impressive.”
Viewers took to social media to express their admiration for McCausland’s performance, with one fan commenting, “Dianne is working so hard for Chris and she’s performing miracles…those lifts.” Another viewer urged, “Please keep him in the competition, he is AWESOME.”
Following the judges’ scores, McCausland climbed to the top half of the leaderboard with a total of 30 points, receiving commendations from all four judges. Reflecting on his performance, the comedian humorously admitted, “I didn’t know what salsa was last week,” poking fun at his learning curve on the dance show.
McCausland had previously shared that he and Buswell are taking a flexible approach to their training technique, with the comedian quipping, “We’re just gonna have to figure it out as we go along. The production team are just being really flexible. My dance partner is figuring out how to teach me. And we are winging it. That’s the best way I think.”
In light of recent comments made by eliminated contestant Toyah Willcox, who jokingly suggested getting rid of Chris if celebrities wanted to avoid a dance-off, McCausland defended Willcox, emphasizing her support and positivity throughout their time on the show.
Overall, McCausland’s performance continues to impress both the judges and fans, solidifying his place as a strong contender on this season of Strictly Come Dancing.