Strictly Come Dancing fans were left outraged after host Tess Daly made what many viewers deemed an “embarrassing” comment towards one of the show’s most popular contestants, Chris McCausland.
McCausland, a comedian known for his quick wit and humorous personality, has won the hearts of many viewers throughout the season with his charm and impressive dancing skills. However, during a recent episode,
Tess’s remark to him sparked controversy, leaving fans questioning the appropriateness of her words. The comment in question occurred after McCausland had delivered another strong performance
with his dance partner, Luba Mushtuk. The moment happened when Tess, who was conducting her usual interviews with the contestants after their performances, turned to Chris to congratulate him on his dance.
As McCausland playfully acknowledged his progress in the competition, Tess responded with a comment that many viewers felt crossed the line. “You’re doing so well for someone who isn’t really a dancer,”
she said with a smile. While Tess may have intended the remark to be lighthearted and encouraging, the comment was immediately met with backlash from fans who felt it was dismissive and patronizing.
![](data:;base64,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 0 0'></svg>” alt=”” data-recalc-dims=”1″ data-proportion=”true” data-align=”none” data-file-name=”image-389.png?resize=414%2C271&ssl=1″ data-file-size=”0″ data-origin=”,” data-size=”,” data-rotate=”” data-percentage=”auto,auto” data-lazy-src=”https://i0.wp.com/quicknews.zululion.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-389.png?w=790&ssl=1″ /></p><p>Critics quickly took to social media to express their displeasure with Tess’s choice of words. Many fans of McCausland, in particular, were quick to defend him, pointing out that he had shown remarkable progress as a dancer despite having a visual impairment. Chris, who has been blind since birth, has faced unique challenges throughout the competition, and his ability to adapt to the demanding nature of <em>Strictly</em> has been widely praised. Fans argued that Tess’s comment undermined Chris’s efforts and the hard work he has put into his performances. One fan wrote, “That comment was so inappropriate and embarrassing. Chris has come so far, and to make it sound like he’s ‘doing well despite’ his disability is disrespectful.”</p><p>Others pointed out that Tess Daly, as the show’s host, should be more mindful of the language she uses, especially when speaking to contestants who may already face challenges in the competition. “Tess is usually so professional, but that comment was cringeworthy,” another viewer tweeted. “It’s like she didn’t recognize the incredible skill Chris has developed. Let’s not forget he’s been performing on the same stage as some of the best dancers in the country.” Many fans felt that Tess’s comment came off as unintentionally belittling and failed to recognize the true extent of Chris McCausland’s achievements on the show.</p><p><img decoding=)
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