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Charlotte McLaughlin

Strictly’s Chris McCausland: We have low expectations of those with disabilities

Chris McCausland, pictured, has been praised for a black-out dance moment on Strictly Come Dancing (PA) - (PA Archive)

Chris McCausland has said that there are “low expectations of people with disabilities” following him being praised for a black-out dance on Strictly Come Dancing.

The comedian, 47, is the first blind competitor on the BBC One show, and imitated his own experience during a couple’s choice to Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon on Saturday, which received a rapturous applause from the audience.

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