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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.'
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell say 'never' as they're issued same fan response
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell have been issued the same response from fans as they were given a warning after making a 'never' claim. This week, the pair revealed they had been reunited for the first time since winning Strictly Come Dancing last year. There were tears aplenty when the comedian and the professional dancer lifted the coveted Glitterball trophy back in December. Unlike some of the other couples, their dancing journey came to an abrupt end and the emotional pair went their separate way and while Dianne joined her co-stars on the Strictly Come Dancing Live 2025 tour, Chris headed back to his stand-up tour, Yonks!, which he started before signing up to the hit dance show. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley 'finding it hard' as she tells fans 'let's be real' in candid update READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing star's teenage son to star in 'massive' American show from famous author They have joined forces for their very own podcast, Winning Isn't Everything, but for the first time since making history as Strictly winners, with Chris the first-ever blind contestant in the hit dance show, the champs had an in-person reunion. Dianne revealed that she and her boyfriend Joe Sugg headed to see the comedian in his usual habitat as he took to the stage as part of his on-going stand-up tour, Yonks! Sharing a video of her and Joe's trip to see Chris, and the in-person reunion fans had been waiting for, Dianne shared on Instagram: "Joe, me and the glitter ball went on a little road trip to visit the one and only Chris McCausland on tour (yonks). "It was the first time we had seen each other since the final. We got to see him do his thing on stage not only was his posture 10/10 but it was genuinely the funniest thing I had ever seen. It was sooooo good to see ya partner #winningisnteverything." Dianne, as she mentioned, took the Glitterball with her and they posed for a smiling selfie with the miniture version of the real trophy. The photo was then shared to their podcast's Instagram page but the Gliterball had been replaced with a Bafta. For those who don't know, Chris and Dianne are among the nominees for the Bafta P&O Cruises Memorable Moment award. The award is voted on by the public and aims to celebrate the most impactful parts of the year's television. The Strictly winners, who are the second-ever to be nominated following Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice, are nominated for their performance of You'll Never Walk Alone, which saw Dianne leave the ballroom floor so her partner could dance on his own before she returned to spinning in his arms moments later in tear-jerking scenes. Alongside the photo, a caption read: "Photoshop? Never! Winning Isn't Everything, of course, but if sure feels good... Last chance to vote for Chris and Di for the BAFTA!" Meanwhile, Strictly also shared a video of the performance Chris and Dianne are nominated for an said: "There is still time to vote for Chris and Dianne's Waltz to win this years BAFTA Memorable Moment Award. Vote closes this Friday April 25th. See link in bio to vote." Strictly pro Vito was quick to respond, writing in the comments section: "YESSSSSSS VOTE PEOPLE VOOOOOOOTE FOR OUR WINNERS." And fans were also keen to share the same message. @lisaclark3627 said: "You must win this. Never a more deserved win apart from lifting the glitter ball. In Chris's words you guys are astonishing and incredibly special. Loving your friendship and the podcast too." @hoblouise commented: "They have to win they are both incredible what they achieved together! They will never be forgotten & go down in strictly history." @hoijordvictoria added: "Amazing definitely deserves to win."
