Strictly winner's show axed by ITV after just one series on air in major blow to star
A STRICTLY Come Dancing winner's show has been shelved by ITV after one series on air.
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Chris McCausland has been dealt a blow as his ITV show is axed after one series
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The comedian made his debut in the weekend last year with his self-titled chat show
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The comedian has already landed another TV gig - on a rival channel
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Since then, the 47-year-old has been inundated with TV work offers and even starred in his own Christmas movie with comedian
However, in a blow to the blind comic, his ITV chat show has been pulled off air after one series.
The programme - titled The Chris McCausland Show - debuted last year on Saturday mornings on ITV1.
It was part of a schedule shakeup, which saw bosses
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A source said: "ITV appears to be moving away from studio-based chat shows in their weekend schedule.
"In the last number of years they've invested heavily in their daytime programmes and have given new faces an opportunity to shine.
"Chris was a breath of a fresh air, but ultimately there are no plans for his show to return."
All 11 episodes of Chris' first series are available now to stream on ITVX.
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Chris has already landed another telly gig - on rival channel the BBC - with a one-off special documentary exploring the future of technology.
He'll explore how new tech will impact him personally as he lives with
Strictly winner Chris McCausland 'has tears in his eyes' as he opens up about BBC win show - admitting he's still 'worn down'
Meanwhile, Loose Women star Katie Piper has had her programme renewed for a third outing, but with a major shakeup.
The 41-year-old has ditched her studio in favour for a countryside backdrop, with ITV rebranding the show Katie Piper's Weekend Escape.
Speaking to Prima, Oti said: 'When I look back on Strictly, I think the whole seven-year journey was amazing. I still work on the show. I still do choreography, I'm still talking to the producers.
"I say that the show brought me everything, like me sitting here today, and the relationship still very much continues.
"There were ups, there were downs; if you can imagine being the first Black anything, anywhere, there will always be ups and downs."
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The Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond
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Drama Queens
Benidorm
Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure
Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of the World
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My Mum, Your Dad
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