Strictly winner Chris McCausland 'lined up for HUGE BBC show' after impressing bosses and saving the glitzy series following year of scandal

Strictly winner Chris McCausland and his 'down to earth humour' are reportledy being lined up for a huge BBC show in a bid to boosts the broadcasters comedy output. 

The much loved funnyman, 47, was crowned champion during the live final on Saturday, alongside partner Dianne Buswell after beating fellow finalists Tasha Ghouri, JB Gill and Sarah Hadland.

Chris has not only made history during his Strictly stint as the show's first ever blind contestant, but also impressed bosses with his cheeky wit which is said to have helped to save the glitzy competition following a year of scandals. 

A source told The Sun: 'What he did by keeping everyone in fits during the course of Strictly was show that he wasn't just funny, but proved he had a traditional sense of humour that can connect with the ordinary viewers at home'.

'That's something which critics have said is lacking from many comedy series on the Beeb, and Chris could breathe new life into a genre which was once a mainstay for the corporation.'

Before adding that Chris' talents could also be used for more general entrainment show and bosses are also planning to reunite him with pro partner Dianne to recapture their 'sensational chemistry'.

MailOnline have contacted BBC for comment. 

When he was announced a winner during the final Chris broke down in tears as he was embraced by his fellow celebs before throwing Dianne triumphantly over his shoulder while the audience went wild.

Asked how the moment felt by hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, Chris he: 'It's astonishing, I don't know what to say. I honestly thought I was going to go out in the first week or two and I know nobody went out in the first week but I still thought I could. 

'We've just lasted and lasted and [Dianne] has got so much out of me and she deserves [the trophy] so much' as he went on to gush over her 'positivity' and 'belief'. 

He then joked: 'Unless she changes her number she's stuck with me. This is for [Dianne] and everyone out there, it just shows that with the opportunity and support anything is possible!'.

Chris gained his first perfect score of 40 points for a waltz to You’ll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers, which was his final dance of the series and left the judges and viewers in tears. 

His second routine was a medley of dance styles to You Get What You Give by New Radicals and he recreated his viral “blackout” moment for the first dance.

Chris and Dianne also danced to their own choice of tune – Instant Karma! (We All Shine On) by John Lennon.

With a dark cloud hanging over it since January when 2023 contestant Amanda Abbington first came forward with her complaints about pro partner Giovanni Pernice, Chris has brought the embattled show's viewers bundles of joy.

The show was then hit with a fresh wave of scandal when Graziano Di Prima was sacked in July for 'kicking' his partner, Love Island star Zara McDermott. 

Giovanni was cleared of ten out of Amanda's 16 allegations when the BBC probe concluded in September but remained absent for the current edition of the series. 

Following his abrupt exit from the programme, Giovanni went on to appear on the Italian version of Strictly. 

Despite bosses finding Giovanni was not threatening or physically abusive, it did uphold some of Amanda's complaints of verbal bullying and harassment. 

The BBC also agreed with Amanda at times he appeared to be giving her overly negative feedback. 

In a written statement, a spokesperson for Giovanni said: 'We are pleased that this six-month review has not found any evidence of threatening or abusive behaviour by Giovanni.

'Giovanni is relieved that the overwhelming majority of allegations out to the BBC have not been upheld and looks forward to continuing his work on Dancing With The Stars in Italy this season.'