BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Chris McCausland 'so glad' over Dianne Buswell move after tearful appearance

Chris McCausland has shared why he is 'so glad' after it was revealed he and dance partner Dianne Buswell had made it through to another week on Strictly Come Dancing.

It comes after the pair were back for week five of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (October 19) with the remaining 12 pairs hitting the dance floor to dazzle the judges and viewers with hopes of making it through to next weekend's Halloween special.

There were emotional scenes as comedian Chris and Dianne took to the dancefloor to perform a moving waltz to the Liverpool anthem You'll Never Walk Alone, in a nod to the comedian's beloved home city and football club.

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The tear-jerking rotuine, which saw Dianne leave Chris on the dance floor for an incredible solo section, went down a storm in the studio with the audience giving them a standing ovation and the judges, including Shirley Ballas who needed a minute to gather herself.

The judges - Shirley, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke - awarded Chris and Dianne 35 out of a possible 40 points, their highest score of the series so far.

It was then during Sunday night's (October 20) results show that it was confirmed Chris and Dianne had made it through to week six of Strictly's 20th-anniversary series, which will see a bunch of spooktacular performances for the show's annual Halloween special.

Following the news they were remaining in the competition for another week, Dianne took to Instagram with snaps of herself and Chris during their moving performance this weekend.

Alongside the post the Autralian dancer wrote: "This one was special in many ways. Thank you all so much for your votes and just your kind words we really do appreciate it so much and we look forward to another week of dancing."

Chris, who is Strictly's first blind contestant, was quick to respond, writing in the comments section: "I am just so glad that so many realise and acknowledge how good your choreography and teaching is. It's out of this world! Thanks for the votes everybody. Because of your support, on we go with The samba… Yikes!"

And it didn't take long for their fans and followers to share their praise and love. @eddo_official said: "You guys are so special in so many ways. I love you both ! Can’t wait for next weeks samba." @stirlingjking commented: "Absolutely incredible! Your teaching Dianne is flippin amazing! Chris is such an inspiration."

@:tiaflynn_ wrote: "So unbelievably proud of you, such a beautiful dance and completely in awe watching you dance always." @carolinejhughes20 replied: "Well done, beautiful beautiful dance, Chris, amazing." @suelester62 added: "Absolutely brilliant,you two are a match made in heaven. Keep doing what your doing. You are fabulous."