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.

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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

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.

Chris McCausland made history several times over on this year's Strictly Come Dancing. He was the first-ever blind contestant to take part in the Latin and ballroom show, and just hours before the finale he went off as the shortest-priced contestant on betting sites in the programme's history.

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

Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland will be back on our screens this Christmas Day. On Sunday evening, it was revealed that Chris has been selected to deliver Channel 4’s annual Alternative Christmas Message,