Chris McCausland, the renowned comedian and winner of the Strictly Come Dancing 2024 trophy, found himself in a light-hearted yet memorable spat with his wife, Patricia, during a recent appearance on David Mitchell’s Outsiders. Known for his role as Rudi on CBeebies’ Me Too! and as a frequent panelist on Have I Got News For You, Chris, who is also the first blind champion of Strictly Come Dancing, shared a playful exchange with his wife that caught the audience by surprise.
The banter began innocently enough when Alan Davies asked Patricia to rate their relationship happiness on a scale of 1 to 10. Patricia confidently replied with a solid nine and a half, citing room for improvement despite her high score. Chris, playing along, pretended to be shocked by her response, teasing her with questions of “Nine and a half?” and “You’d go nine and a half?” Patricia stood her ground, reaffirming her score, but Chris continued to push the joke, causing Patricia to storm off the set in mock outrage.
Despite the playful tiff, the couple, who have been married for 16 years, shared a strong bond that was evident in their interactions. Chris and Patricia met during a TV program about the Edinburgh Festival, eventually tying the knot in 2012 and welcoming their daughter, Sophie, into the world. Their cultural differences, particularly when it comes to temperature preferences, provided ample material for Chris’s stand-up routines, with jokes about their heating conflicts and differing responses to weather conditions.
In a candid interview, Chris opened up about his initial fears regarding fatherhood, given his impaired vision. The thought of not being able to fully engage with his child like his own father did weighed heavily on his mind. However, fatherhood has proven to be a transformative experience for Chris, who describes it as “amazing” and revels in the joys of being a parent.
Chris’s endearing anecdotes and humorous take on life’s challenges highlight his relatable nature and down-to-earth personality, endearing him to fans and audiences alike. Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Chris remains grounded in his role as a family man and dedicated father, navigating the ups and downs of life with humor and grace.