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.

Fresh from his 2024 Strictly Come Dancing win, blind comedian Chris McCausland addressed the nation for Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message - which he used to highlight ableism in the UK

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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.

Comedian Josh Widdecombe, who is set to compete in BBC's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Day special, was full of praise for fellow comic Chris McCausland after his Strictly win with partner Dianne Buswell.

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

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

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