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Wales Online
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
ITV 'scraps' Strictly Come Dancing star's new chat show after just one series
ITV 'scraps' Strictly Come Dancing star's new chat show after just one series ITV has reportedly axed a Strictly Come Dancing star's chat show The Chris McCausland Show is allegedly set to be dropped after just one series. Fronted by the Liverpudlian comedian who triumphed in the most recent series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, the show featured some big British stars since its inception in June 2024. It has now been removed from ITV's Saturday morning slot at 8.30am. The show featured Chris McCausland engaging with a host of well-known personalities. Those who appeared include Celebrity Big Brother's Donna Preston, chart-topper Pixie Lott, comedian Rob Beckett, and actress Taj Atwell. Despite the star-studded line-up, the show was reportedly cancelled after just one season. A source claimed to The Sun: "Chris was a breath of a fresh air, but ultimately there are no plans for his show to return." They also noted that the decision comes as part of a broader shift at ITV. Chris McCausland's chat show has been canned by ITV (Image: Dave) Article continues below The 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." When it launched, ITV promised the show would be "packed with humour". An ITV spokesperson said: "Chris will immerse his guests in his audio world with interactive games that will have viewers of all ages laughing and playing along at home. "And to top it all off, he'll have live acoustic performances that will be the soundtrack of your weekend. "This 11-episode series will feature a brilliant line-up of celebrity guests and will be packed with humour, insights and inevitable shenanigans." Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland won Strictly in December 2024 (Image: PA ) Despite the Strictly winner's show allegedly not being renewed for a new series, the 11 episodes that already exist are still available to watch on ITVX. Article continues below Chris is still keeping very busy with other work away from ITV. He previously announced that he is working on a book, and this May he is set to take to the stage for his show Yonks! He will perform across the UK, in locations such as Chester, St Albans, Warrington, and Dudley. After winning Strictly he has also stayed in contact with his professional dance partner, Dianne Buswell, and the two record the Winning Isn't Everything Podcast together.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ITV axes chat show with beloved celebrity host as broadcaster 'moves away from the studio format' as part of latest schedule shake-up
ITV has axed Chris McCausland 's chat show in a move away from the studio interview format. The comedian, 47, landed his own programme The Chris McCausland Show, which aired on Saturday mornings at 8:30am on ITV from June 2024. The programme saw Chris - who is blind due to retinitis pigmentosa - interviewing a number of famous faces including Celebrity Big Brother 's Donna Preston, singer Pixie Lott, funnyman Rob Beckett and actress Taj Atwell. But after just one series it has been shelved. A source told The Sun: ' 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.' ITV said of the show: 'This 11-episode series will feature a brilliant line-up of celebrity guests and will be packed with humour, insights and inevitable shenanigans. 'Chris will immerse his guests in his audio world with interactive games that will have viewers of all ages laughing and playing along at home. 'And to top it all off, he'll have live acoustic performances that will be the soundtrack of your weekend.' Viewers will be happy to know that all 11 episodes of the programme are available to watch on ITVX. Despite his show getting axed, Chris has been very busy since winning the 22nd series of the Strictly Come Dancing in 2024.` In January he revealed that he signed with Penguin Michael Joseph Publishing Director Rowland White to release a memoir in autumn 2025. Chris said at the time: 'I thought Strictly was terrifying but my book has a release date and I haven't started writing it yet. 'Don't worry, I'm going to start right now. 'It will be really funny, I promise.' In May Chris will also be taking to the stage for his show Yonks! He will be performing in a number of theatres across the UK, in locations such as Chester, St Albans, Warrington and Dudley. As well as that he has also been recording the Winning Isn't Everything Podcast with former Strictly partner Dianne. Chris will be appearing in a new documentary on BBC Two very soon too. The new show, named Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future, and follows self-confessed junkie research look into things such as robots and driverless cars. It will follow him in the UK and travel over to Silicon Valley to see what could happen in the future of tech. Chris said of the doc: 'I've always been a tech nerd, and now I can't wait to finally get to count this indulgence as work. 'I'm going to love trying out the latest gadgets and gismos before anybody else can. 'I'm also going to try and make friends with some robots, because it probably won't be long until they're in charge of us all.'
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Iconic Strictly Come Dancing winner's ITV chat show 'axed' after just one series
Strictly Come Dancing legend, Chris McCausland, wowed fans when he lifted the Glitterball trophy last year, but now his chat show on ITV has reportedly been axed Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland won't be returning to ITV for a second series of his chat show, according to reports. The iconic comedian, 46, who was Strictly's first ever blind contestant, wowed fans when he lifted the Glitterball trophy last year when he won the show with professional partner Dianne Buswell. Following his success on the series, Chris was the toast of TV and even starred in his own Christmas flick alongside fellow stand-up star Lee Mack. However, his ITV chat show The Chris McCausland Show, which debuted last year on Saturday mornings and featured a whole host of famous faces, has reportedly been pulled from the channel's schedule. Claiming there are no plans for a second series of the show, a source told The Sun: "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." They added: "Chris was a breath of a fresh air, but ultimately there are no plans for his show to return." Despite the reports about his ITV series, Chris has been busy with the Beeb for whom he's made a documentary exploring the future of technology with regards to sight. In Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future, the dad-of-one will investigate how new inventions will impact him personally as he lives with retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that took his eyesight when he was a child. A self-confessed 'tech junkie', Chris, who studied software engineering at university, said he can't wait to get his hands on the next generation of potentially life-changing devices. The star will heading across the pond to Silicon Valley in the US to explore how cutting-edge technology could transform his life. Speaking to Beyond The Joke, he said: 'I've always been a tech nerd, and now I can't wait to finally get to count this indulgence as work. I'm going to love trying out the latest gadgets and gismos before anybody else can. I'm also going to try and make friends with some robots, because it probably won't be long until they're in charge of us all.' Chris made history when he won Strictly last year and inspired a number of his famous friends with his efforts. Speaking to the Mirror, The Last Leg star, Alex Brooker, who had his right leg amputated when he was 13 months old, said: "I'll be honest with you, I said this on Last Leg at New Year when we had Chris McCausland on, I said it to him direct, the first time I saw Chris on Strictly, I said it was the best thing I'd seen. It blew my mind how he did it. The word inspiration is thrown around loads with disabled people. "I get called inspirational if I open a can of drink, it's always knocking about but it inspired me so much. I said 'This guy is incredible,' that's phenomenal. I was so delighted he won. However, with that, he's ruined it for any disabled person who goes on after that because none of us will ever be as good as that."
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly winner's show axed by ITV after just one series on air in major blow to star
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A STRICTLY Come Dancing winner's show has been shelved by ITV after one series on air. Chris McCausland lifted the glitterball trophy last December with his pro partner Dianne Buswell in a historic win. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Chris McCausland has been dealt a blow as his ITV show is axed after one series Credit: PA 3 The comedian made his debut in the weekend last year with his self-titled chat show Credit: ITV 3 The comedian has already landed another TV gig - on a rival channel Credit: Rex Since then, the 47-year-old has been inundated with TV work offers and even starred in his own Christmas movie with comedian Lee Mack. 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 axe Laura Whitmore and Oti Mabuse's similar shows. 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. 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 retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that took his eyesight when he was a child. 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. Oti Mabuse has addressed her ITV series being axed in a new interview. 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." ITVX - Home of the Huns Here are all the programmes heading to ITVX's Home of the Huns Absolutely Fabulous Bad Girls Birds of a Feather Footballers Wives The Only Way is Essex The Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond Loose Women The Real Housewives of Cheshire Gemma Collins Diva Forever and Ever Drama Queens Benidorm Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of the World Cruising with Jane McDonald My Mum, Your Dad Coronation Street Emmerdale An Audience with Kylie British Soap Awards
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
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. Chris McCausland lifted the glitterball trophy last December with his pro partner Dianne Buswell in a historic win. 3 3 Since then, the 47-year-old has been inundated with TV work offers and even starred in his own Christmas movie with comedian Lee Mack. 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 axe Laura Whitmore and Oti Mabuse's similar shows. 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. 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 retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that took his eyesight when he was a child. 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. Oti Mabuse has addressed her ITV series being axed in a new interview. 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." ITVX - Home of the Huns Here are all the programmes heading to ITVX's Home of the Huns Absolutely Fabulous Bad Girls Birds of a Feather Footballers Wives The Only Way is Essex The Love of Dogs with Alison Hammond Loose Women The Real Housewives of Cheshire Gemma Collins Diva Forever and Ever Drama Queens Benidorm Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure Joanna Lumley's Great Cities of the World Cruising with Jane McDonald My Mum, Your Dad Coronation Street Emmerdale An Audience with Kylie British Soap Awards
