Fans were sobbing after the emotional sight as Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell picked up the glitterball
Fans were emotional after they spotted the reaction from Dianne Buswell’s parents after she won Strictly Come Dancing(Image: BBC)
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were “tipped over the edge” by what they spotted in the crowd on Saturday’s final. The 22nd season of the popular BBC contest came to an end on Saturday in emotional style.
Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell were crowned winners in a final many viewers have branded one of the best ever. The Liverpool comedian is the show’s first ever blind contestant and his inspiring story captured the hearts of fans.
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The comic was overwhelmed with emotion after he was announced as the winner in the showpiece event over the weekend. He said: “It’s astonishing. I don’t know what to say. I honestly thought I could go out in the first week or two. I know nobody could go out in the first week but I still thought I could.
“We’ve just lasted and lasted. She has got so much out of me and she deserves this so much. Everyday, she is positivity, she is belief and she is one of the easiest people to be funny with that I’ve ever met.”
Chris was keen to dedicate his achievements to Dianne throughout their journey. In an interview with the ECHO, he explained how he set a target to get through to Blackpool Week so that Dianne’s parents, who are from Australia, could see her live for the first time in years.
He said: “Me and Dianne have really had this pipedream of being here the week after Blackpool because her mum and dad are coming from Australia and they haven’t seen her dance live for eight years.
“If we can get through these next two weeks then we’ve hit our goal of her being able to have that moment. This is nothing without her, she has got the most out of me and I think it will be nice if we’re both able to give something to each other.
“If we can get to that moment then stick a fork in me, I’ll be done. But certainly, I’m hoping to stay in this for as long as possible.” Chris more than exceeded his target as Dianne’s mum and dad were in attendance for Saturday’s final to see them lift the glitterball.
Viewers were emotional when the camera panned to Rina and Mark after the Glitterball winner was announced. Camilla said: “Seeing Dianne’s dad wearing his Chris and Dianne hat with his suit at the end also had me sobbing!!!”
Mark and Rina Buswell were thrilled with Dianne’s incredible achievement on Strictly Come Dancing
Sarah added: “The fact that Chris and Dianne won in front of Dianne’s mum and dad, after everything her dad went through last year, is just incredible”
Hannah commented: “Dianne’s dad has me in absolute bits. She REALLY deserves this so much. They are both absolutely incredible.” Naomi posted: “Dianne’s dad with his hat IM IN BITS!!!!”
Chris said: “Crying at Dianne’s mum and dad omg how special for them too” @Tunn12 posted: “Tash, JB and Sarah have been tremendous. But Chris and Dianne both deserve to win this. Chris is extraordinary and seeing Dianne’s dad so emotional through his pride in his daughter”
Sam posted: “Oh my god. STILL SOBBING. Chris and Dianne. Wow. Dianne’s mum and dad” Bei added: “Not Dianne’s dad sobbing, I’m in tears”
Brooke said: “Dianne’s dad has fully tipped me over the edge” Dianne has previously opened up about her dad’s health battle as he diagnosed with cancer and started chemotherapy last year. In November 2023, she said: “I’m so proud of you dad. First round of chemotherapy today!
“I wish I could be there to hold your hand and support you in person but I do know that I’m making you so proud over here in my concert every week! The Australian nurses and doctors are now very aware of Strictly Come Dancing as my dad won’t stop talking about it you can do this daddy xxx.” Dianne confirmed her dad had finished his chemotherapy treatment in April with an emotional post.
She said: “To my daddy you did it 6 months later and 12 rounds done. I am so so PROUD of you it’s been a tough road but you have always done it with a smile and a thumbs up. I know you were scared and I know it was not easy but you have done it.
“I wish so much I could be there right now and just cuddle you your my hero and you have made me realise we all have so much more strength then we think. And to my beautiful mum who has not left your side and been the best support system ever thank you. Us kids are so lucky to have you both we love you so much.”
