BBC Strictly Come Dancing host shares worrying blow for Chris McCausland ahead of live show

Strictly Come Dancing star Fleur East shared potential fears for Chris McCausland this week - as she revealed he was doing a dance which had sent the most people home so far this series. Former X Factor star Fleur finished in second place on the 2022 season of Strictly Come Dancing with her partner Vito Coppola and has gone on to co-host BBC Two spin-off show It Takes Two.

Speaking about comedian Chris taking on the Samba with his partner Dianne Buswell for Halloween week, Fleur revealed a worrying statistic in a potential blow for the star who has so far wowed audiences with his incredible performances. Fleur asked her guests: "We have to mention the Samba has already claimed two victims this series, Paul and Toyah. So will Chris be staying alive?"

"I went out on the Samba as well," Sunday Brunch host and chef Simon Rimmer confirmed. Dilly Carter, a professional organizer and co-star on BBC One show Sort Your Life Out with Stacey Solomon, was also on the panel and gave her thoughts.

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She said: "I think like Simon said he's got nothing to worry about. I was in tears watching him last week.

"He's a national treasure he's going to absolutely nail it. And I think its going to be more fun."

Chris and Dianne moved viewers at home to tears with a Waltz set to the Liverpool football club anthem, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” by Gerry and the Pacemakers during last week's live show. They are set to perform their Samba to Stayin Alive' by The Bee Gees for Halloween week.

One viewer at home said: “Ohh goodness! Chris is just smashing it. I’m so in awe of him. His footwork, frame and delivery just wow and to the most iconic song which means so much to so many - in bits.”

A second said: “Chris & Dianne doing a waltz not a dry eye in the house” Channel 5 News presenter Dan Walker and former Strictly star told McCausland: “Yes fella… you absolutely smashed it up again.”

Another fan added: “Just give Chris McCausland the glitterball trophy NOW. Not only is he inspirational he is incredible keep voting for him Strictly family.”