BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans 'bawling' over Dianne Buswell's winning detail almost not seen on-screen
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left 'bawling' after spotting an emotional moment almost not see on screen after the winners were announced.
Comedian Chris McCausland and professional dancer Dianne Buswell lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy during the final of the BBC One dance contest following a public vote as the hit dance show celebrated 20 years on screen this year.
After months of dancing, Chris was praised for his three routines which included the couple’s favourite dance, their final show dance and the routine best enjoyed by the judges - and despite coming bottom of the last leaderboard, the pair emerged victorious.
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Chris, who made history as Strictly's first blind winner, and Dianne beat Miranda actress Sarah Hadland and partner Vito Coppola, Love Island star Tasha Ghouri and dancer Aljaz Skorjanec and JLS singer JB Gill and partner Lauren Oakley to be crowned the 2024 champions.
After Tess Daly announced them as this year's winners of the BBC One dance contest, Chris said it was "astonishing” to win. He cried and hugged his partner Dianne after the title was announced, with them both appearing to be in disbelief.
The 47-year-old said: "It’s astonishing. It’s – you know. I don’t know what to say. I honestly thought I could go out in the first week or two and I know no-one went out in the first week but I still thought I could."
Chris then said "anything can happen" with "support and determination" after he became the first blind contestant to win Strictly. He thanked his partner Dianne and said: “She deserves this so much. She’s just honestly one of the easiest people to be funny with the