Chris McCausland reveals career blow as Strictly partner Dianne Buswell is ‘banned’ from working with him by BBC bosses

Published on September 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Strictly's Dianne Buswell expecting first baby with partner Joe Sugg as they reveal gender in sweet video

CHRIS McCausland has revealed a huge career blow as his Strictly partner Dianne Buswell is ‘banned’ from working with him, by BBC bosses.

made history last year as the show’s first blind contestant.

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell after a Strictly Come Dancing performance.Chris McCausland has revealed a huge career blow as his Strictly partner Dianne Buswell is ‘banned’ from working with him Chris McCausland during filming for The Graham Norton Show.The pair’s podcast is at risk as Dianne can’t do it anymore

He was partnered with Dianne and the pair have had a beautiful friendship ever since leaving the show.

Through this, they started up a podcast named Winning Isn’t Everything, which features conversations about their time on Strictly.

But in a new update with their legion of fans, the comedian, 48, has revealed that he and Dianne won’t be able to carry on their podcast.

A fan asked him on X: “Chris!! Your podcast can’t be ending, I spend all week wishing it was Thursday. We were robbed with a shorter one too this week.”

To which Chris replied: “I’m afraid it’s a possibility. At the minute it doesn’t look like Dianne will be allowed to do it through Strictly.”

The Sun has approached the BBC for comment.

But luckily for fans looking for their Dianne and Chris fix, in the upcoming launch show,

Fans were previously left in tears when Chris and Dianne their waltz.

The song – which is by by Gerry and the Pacemakers – has special ties to Chris’ home city of .

In a poignant moment afterwards, mics picked up the comedian asking Dianne: “Did I do ok?”

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One fan wrote on social media at the time: “If you couldn’t love @chrismccauslandcomedy more, he then ask beautiful @diannebuswell, ‘Did I do OK?’

“Perfect reply from Dianne. From nearly everyone watching, yes Chris you did more than ok, you were amazing.”

Another added: “Chris doesn’t realise how amazing he is.”

While a third shared: “You did more than ok Chris, you and Dianne created Strictly magic.”

Fans know the pair previously reprised the poignant waltz in last year’s Strictly final.

In May, the emotional dance for P&O Cruises Memorable Moment.

Speaking in the acceptance speech, Dianne said: “Thank you to everybody who voted for Chris and I to win this.

“This is such an honour.”

Meanwhile, in very exciting news, Dianne recently announced that , with partner .

The couple are expecting a baby boy and shared a sweet reveal on Instagram over the weekend.

Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell performing their BAFTA TV Award-winning waltz.The pair will reprise their dance in the upcoming launch show Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell holding the Glitterball Trophy after winning Strictly Come Dancing.Chris and Dianne won Strictly in 2024 Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg holding a sign announcing their pregnancy in 2026.Dianne and Joe are expecting a baby boy in 2026

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