Strictly final star Chris McCausland has been dealt a big blow, just hours before tonight’s final (Saturday, December 14).
The star will become the first-ever blind contestant to lift the Glitterball Trophy if he wins tonight – but two special people won’t be in attendance tonight, unfortunately.
Strictly final star Chris McCausland dealt blow
Tonight will see Chris and his pro dance partner Dianne Buswell perform in the much-anticipated Strictly final.
Their loved ones will be watching on and rooting for them to lift the Glitterball trophy together.
However, two very special people in Chris’ life won’t be in the studio cheering tonight – his mum and dad.
During a chat with the MailOnline today, Chris’ father, John, confirmed they won’t be at the studio tonight due to Chris’ mum, Valerie, being ill with the flu.
“We’re very proud of him – he’s done very well. Unfortunately the wife’s in bed with flu so we’re not able to go down and see him,” he said.
When asked whether Chris will win, John said: “You never know”.
Strictly star Chris McCausland feeling ‘worn down’ ahead of final
The news comes just days after Chris opened up about the emotional toll the show has had on him.
Speaking on It Takes Two earlier in the week, Chris said: “I feel worn down.
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