Strictly Come Dancing Chris McCausland first dance

It's now been revealed that comedian Chris McCausland, the show’s first blind contestant, will dance the Cha Cha to Twist And Shout by The Beatles, with pro-dancer partner Dianne Buswell.

The 47-year-old, who attended the Royal National College for the Blind (RNCB) in the mid 90s, recently revealed he initially did not want to join the celebrity cast, but said he was “very easily persuaded”.

The comedian was initially unsure about appearing on the hit BBC One show. (Image: PA)

Recently, the RNCB college discussed their former pupil's appearance, and explained that communicating dance moves to someone without sight will be a challenge, but the college is "excited to see how they tackle it".

“He did so well on Saturday and the College community is so proud to have him in the show breaking barriers for the blind and visually impaired community.

"Many RNC staff are Strictly fans, and they're thrilled to have one of their own in the show. Go for it Chris!"

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Week one of Strictly Come Dancing series 22 will air on BBC One and iPlayer at 7pm on Saturday September 21.

Hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman will be welcoming the new couples to the dance floor, and whilst all contestants will be hoping for high scores from the judges, they are also for the first time dancing for the publics votes from home.

The show, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will launch amid a storm of controversy around the BBC dancing show over the alleged treatment of contestants.

An investigation was launched by the BBC after allegations made about Giovanni Pernice by former participant Amanda Abbington, with the results yet to be made public. Pernice rejects the allegations. Fellow dancer Graziano Di Prima has also left the show.