Emotional Waltz on BBC Show Brings Viewers to Tears as Comedian Asks ‘Did I Do OK?’
The latest episode of the BBC show on Saturday, 19 October, left viewers moved as comedian Chris McCausland delivered a standout performance. The blind comedian performed a touching Waltz to the Liverpool football anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” which brought judge Shirley Ballas to tears.
McCausland, a devoted Liverpool fan, showcased an emotional moment in the dance when he walked alone before joining his professional dance partner, Dianne Buswell, for a powerful conclusion. The performance, already stirring, became even more heartfelt when, as the audience applauded, Buswell embraced McCausland and said, “I’m so proud of you.” The microphones picked up McCausland’s sincere response as he quietly asked, “Did I do OK?”, via Wales Online.
His vulnerable question resonated with viewers, many of whom shared their emotional reactions on social media. Fans posted crying emojis, and one wrote: “Did I do ok? You did more than OK, Chris.” Others called the moment “sweet” and “heartwarming,” while one viewer admitted: “Absolutely burst into tears when he said that.” Another fan echoed the sentiment, writing: “When he asked her that, I got a lump in my throat!”
Buswell reassured McCausland, replying warmly, “You did good, yeah. Really, really good.”
McCausland, who lost his sight at the age of 22 due to a hereditary condition called retinitis pigmentosa, continues to inspire audiences with his determination and talent. Ahead of the show, McCausland shared insight into his experience, explaining that while he is blind, he can “still see light and space” and has an awareness of the environment around him, though not of specific objects.
The comedian, who is married and has a 10-year-old daughter, has previously stated that he doesn’t want to focus solely on his blindness in his work. “It’s great that there’s people coming through who are able to represent disability while also having the experience to do the job properly,” he said. “My attitude has always been to represent by not banging you over the head. I think the best way to represent a disability is to make people forget about it whenever possible.”
McCausland’s heartfelt performance and his humble question to Buswell left a lasting impression on viewers, who continue to rally behind him as he showcases his skills on the dancefloor.