Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has announced a new project, with the comedian unveiling his autobiography.
The star appeared in the 22nd season of the BBC show last year, partnering Dianne Buswell as they went on to lift the Glitterball Trophy after winning the public vote.
Following on from his success on the dancefloor, McCausland – with the collaboration of HD Management – announced his next venture, with the comedian set to release a memoir, provisionally titled Chris McCausland - My Story on October 9.
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“I thought Strictly was terrifying, but my book has a release date and I haven’t started writing it yet,” said McCausland of the project (via Instagram). “Don’t worry, I’m going to start right now. It will be really funny, I promise.”
“Like the rest of the country, I’ve been both gripped and incredibly moved by Chris and Dianne’s dazzling progress through Strictly,” added Rowland White of Penguin Michael Joseph. “What had seemed scarcely possible quickly confounded all our preconceptions and expectations.
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“But, of course, Strictly was only the most recent chapter of Chris’s remarkable story. I can’t wait for people to read it all. It’s going to be a huge pleasure and privilege for me and the whole team here at MJ to help make that happen.”
The post was received warmly by fans and followers in the comment section, with Buswell outlining her hopes for the project as she wrote: “I best get a special mention @chrismccauslandcomedy 😂”
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“I hope it’s includes your Strictly journey,” wrote a second fan, with a third echoing these sentiments as they commented: “Best start to 2025! I hope the Strictly chapter will be titled winning is bloody everything 🤘”
“I'd been recently thinking, 'I'd love to read an autobiography if he wrote one'. I guess I'm in luck!” added a fourth fan, with a fifth remarking: “Can't wait to read that. Where do you find the time with a HUGE tour at the same time. You obviously don't sleep... zzz”
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