22 hours Ago By Alex Doyle
A STRICTLY Come Dancing winner's show has been shelved by ITV after one series on air. Chris McCausland lifted the glitterball trophy last December with his pro partner Dianne Buswell in a historic win. 3 Chris McCausland has been dealt a blow as his ITV show is axed after one series Credit: PA 3 The comedian made his debut in the weekend last year with his self-titled chat show Credit: ITV 3 The comedian has already landed another TV gig - on a rival channel Credit: Rex Since then, the 47-year-old has been inundated with TV work offers and even starred in his own Christmas movie with comedian Lee Mack .
However, in a blow to the blind comic, his ITV chat show has been pulled off air after one series. The programme - titled The Chris McCausland Show - debuted last year on Saturday mornings on ITV1. It was part of a schedule shakeup, which saw bosses axe Laura Whitmore and Oti Mabuse's similar shows .
more on chris mccausland Strictly Shock Strictly winner Chris McCausland reveals real reason for show feuds next steps Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Chris McCausland announce new project together A source said: "ITV appears to be moving away from studio-based chat shows in their weekend schedule. "In the last number of years they've invested heavily in their daytime programmes and have given new faces an opportunity to shine. "Chris was a breath of a fresh air, but ultimately there are no plans for his show to return.
" All 11 episodes of Chris' first series are available now to stream on ITVX. Most read in News TV SINGER'S JOY Scottish bingo caller Vinnie McKee wins tonight's BGT GORGEOUS GAFF We're on Scotland's Home of the Year - we built our own house, you could too TOUCHDOWN Celebrity Traitors stars spotted at Scots airport to start filming new series FAITH-FULL Scots Line of Duty star joins Celebrity Traitors as full line-up revealed Chris has already landed another telly gig - on rival channel the BBC - with a one-off special documentary exploring the future of technology. He'll explore how new tech will impact him personally as he lives with retinitis pigmentosa , a condition that took his eyesight when he was a child.
Strictly winner Chris McCausland 'has tears in his eyes' as he opens up about BBC win show - admitting he's still 'worn down' Meanwhile, Loose Women star Katie Piper has had her programme renewed for a third outing, but with a major shakeup. The 41-year-old has ditched her studio in favour for a countryside backdrop, with ITV rebranding the show Katie Piper’s Weekend Escape. Oti Mabuse has addressed her ITV series being axed in a new interview.
Speaking to Prima, Oti said: “When I look back on Strictly, I think the whole seven-year journey was amazing. I still work on the show. I still do choreography, I’m still talking to the producers.
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