Chris McCausland opens up about childhood mockery as first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing

Chris McCausland, the first blind contestant on Strictly Come Dancing, shared his experiences of being mocked for his vision impairment during school. He discussed how his progressive condition, retinitis pigmentosa, affected his childhood and self-esteem. Recalling a painful memory, McCausland described a school assembly where he was laughed at for mentioning his new glasses. He reflected on how such experiences have lasting effects, contrasting them with his current success on the dance show. Despite his past trauma, McCausland is now a favorite on Strictly Come Dancing, where he is paired with professional dancer Dianne Buswell. She praised his talent and thanked fans for their support.