Comedian Chris McCausland is to deliver Channel 4’s 2024 Alternative Christmas Message and call for an end to discrimination against disabled people.Earlier in the month, the TV star, 47, became the first blind person to win the popular BBC One competition series Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland will be back on our screens this Christmas Day. On Sunday evening, it was revealed that Chris has been selected to deliver Channel 4’s annual Alternative Christmas Message,

Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland will deliver Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message on Christmas Day and call for an end to discrimination against disabled people

Strictly winner Chris McCausland has called on people to treat those with disabilities in the same way that he treats different types of mince pies – without discrimination.

Winner of Strictly Come Dancing Chris McCausland is returning to our screens at Christmas to deliver an important message

Chris McCausland said “anything can happen” with support and determination after he became the first blind contestant to win Strictly Come Dancing. The 47-year-old comedian and partner Dianne Buswell lifted the glitterball trophy on Saturday night following a public vote, as the BBC show celebrated 20 years on screen this year.

Comedian Chris McCausland will deliver Channel 4’s 2024 Alternative Christmas Message about ableism this year.

Strictly Come Dancing winner and comedian Chris McCausland completely lost his sight at the age of 22 due to a rare eye condition. Chris has been applauded for his ability to learn the routines without any visual aids and even performed a poignant dance with Dianne Buswell that imitated his experience with blindness.