Is Chris McCausland the man to SAVE Strictly? How the comedian overcame sight loss and a shock career change to find marital bliss and TV success – with fans tipping him to win scandal-plagued show after a slew of viral gags [Video]

Chris McCausland is just hours away from making his debut on the Strictly dancefloor this weekend, with the comic, partnered with Dianne Buswell, hoping to win over the judges with his skills.

But it seems that the comedian, 47, has already won over viewers before his performance has begun, having left them in hysterics with a string of viral gags.

Despite Strictly bosses’ attempts to keep its launch free of drama following a string of abuse accusations, Chris stunned viewers, and his co-stars alike, with a brutal gag about the NHS.

The funnyman has previously detailed how he made a shock career change after losing his sight 20 years ago, forcing him to give up his job as a web developer.

After finding success with his role in the cBeebies series Me Too, he’s become a fixture of the comedy scene.