EastEnders fans gobsmacked as Strictly’s Chris McCausland makes cameo – despite cheeky dig at BBC soap --[Reported by Umva mag]

EASTENDERS fans have been left gobsmacked to discover that Chris McCausland made a major cameo in EastEnders several years ago.  Viewers have only just discovered the clip following his cheeky dig at Strictly co-star Jamie Borthwick, who has starred on EastEnders as Jay Brown for almost two decades.  EastEnders fans have been left gobsmacked after discovering Strictly star Chris McCausland made cameo on the soapBBC BBCHe cropped up in a scene in the caff with Bernadette Taylor[/caption] Chris portrayed chess-player Karl in 2018BBC While sitting down to chat about Week 4 of Strictly Come Dancing with his co-stars, 47-year-old comedian Chris made a crack about Jamie’s family getting to see him on TV but watch something other than EastEnders.  Sitting next to the likes of Tasha Ghouri and Shayne Ward, host Claudia Winkleman asked Jamie if his family has been enjoying watching him on the BBC dance competition show. “What’s their reaction been like?” Claudia asked.  “Oh, they still can’t believe I’m here!” Jamie replied.  He added: “But they absolutely love Strictly and they’ve been such huge fans of the show over the years, so they can’t believe I’m here shaking hips, dressed as Elton John, club-repping, it’s madness, but they are loving it!” Before Claudia could reply, Chris jumped in, making a cheeky dig at the actor.  “Must be nice for them to get to see you on the telly without having to watch EastEnders,” he joked, prompting the contestant to fall into fits of laughter. Jamie even joined in on the joke, adding: “Nice for them to see me happy,” in reference to the soap’s dramatic storylines.  But it turns out Chris’ dig at EastEnders was mocking himself a bit, too, as he has previously appeared on the soap.  Chris, who is blind, appeared on EastEnders back in 2018, playing chess-player Karl for one episode.  He faces off against Bernadette Taylor (Claire Norris) after meeting her in the caff and asking to borrow a bottle of ketchup.  This secret cameo has been unearthed by EastEnders fans on X amid his Strictly stint.  Shocked to see him on the soap, one fan replied: “Didn’t know he was in EE!” “OMG Chris McCausland, class! Now he just needs Corrie or Emmerdale unless he’s been on them already and we don’t know!” a second fan added.  EastEnders stars who've been on Strictly Come Dancing Throughout its 20-year history, Strictly Come Dancing has welcomed several stars from BBC soap EastEnders. Here's a look at how some of them did over the years. Christopher Parker (Series One): Christopher played Alfie Moon’s (Shane Richie) younger brother Spencer from 2002 to 2005. finished as runner-up in Strictly’s first series. Jill Halfpenny (Series Two): Jill starred as Kate Mitchell in EastEnders from 2002 to 2005. She triumphed over Denise Lewis and Julian Clary to win the second series of Strictly. Louisa Lytton (Series Four): Known for her role as EastEnders’ Ruby Allen, Louisa took part in Strictly’s fourth series. She finished in fourth place. Letitia Dean (Series Five): Letitia, who debuted as Sharon Watts in the show’s first episode, took to the Strictly dance floor in series five. She finished in fourth place. Matt Di Angelo (Series Five): Dean Wicks actor Matt also competed in series five of Strictly, finishing as runner-up behind Alesha Dixon. Gillian Taylforth (Series 6): Gillian, known for her long-running portrayal as Kathy Beale, took part in series 6. She ended up being the second person voted out. Jessie Wallace (Series 6): Kat Slater actress Jessie also competed in series 6, but was fourth voted out. Scott Maslen (Series 8): Scott, who plays Jack Branning, reached a respectable fourth place on Strictly. Kara Tointon (Series 8): Kara, who played Dawn Swann, won Strictly series 8 back in 2010. Sid Owen (Series 10): Sid, who played Ricky Butcher, was eliminated in the show’s fourth week. Jake Wood (Series 12): While his EastEnders character Max Branning was unlucky-in-love, actor Jake fared better with a fifth-place finish on Strictly. Kellie Bright (Series 13): Kellie – aka Queen Vic landlady Linda Carter – finished as the runner-up of series 13. Emma Barton (Series 17): Known for playing Honey Mitchell, Emma reached third place on Strictly in 2019. Maisie Smith (Series 18): Formerly playing Tiffany Butcher-Baker, actress Maisie was 2020’s second-place Strictly finalist. Rose-Ayling Ellis (Series 19): Rose won over viewers’ hearts when she soared to victory in 2021. Bobby Brazier (Series 21): Having joined the cast as ‘Freddie Slater’ in 2022, Bobby joined the 2023 Strictly line-up. He finished in third place. Jamie Borthwick (Series 22): Jamie, aka Jay Brown, won the 2023 Strictly Christmas Special – and has been signed up for the next full series.

EASTENDERS fans have been left gobsmacked to discover that Chris McCausland made a major cameo in EastEnders several years ago. 

Viewers have only just discovered the clip following his cheeky dig at Strictly co-star Jamie Borthwick, who has starred on EastEnders as Jay Brown for almost two decades. 

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He cropped up in a scene in the caff with Bernadette Taylor[/caption]

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While sitting down to chat about Week 4 of Strictly Come Dancing with his co-stars, 47-year-old comedian Chris made a crack about Jamie’s family getting to see him on TV but watch something other than EastEnders. 

Sitting next to the likes of Tasha Ghouri and Shayne Ward, host Claudia Winkleman asked Jamie if his family has been enjoying watching him on the BBC dance competition show.

“What’s their reaction been like?” Claudia asked. 

“Oh, they still can’t believe I’m here!” Jamie replied. 

He added: “But they absolutely love Strictly and they’ve been such huge fans of the show over the years, so they can’t believe I’m here shaking hips, dressed as Elton John, club-repping, it’s madness, but they are loving it!”

Before Claudia could reply, Chris jumped in, making a cheeky dig at the actor. 

“Must be nice for them to get to see you on the telly without having to watch EastEnders,” he joked, prompting the contestant to fall into fits of laughter.

Jamie even joined in on the joke, adding: “Nice for them to see me happy,” in reference to the soap’s dramatic storylines. 

But it turns out Chris’ dig at EastEnders was mocking himself a bit, too, as he has previously appeared on the soap. 

Chris, who is blind, appeared on EastEnders back in 2018, playing chess-player Karl for one episode. 

He faces off against Bernadette Taylor (Claire Norris) after meeting her in the caff and asking to borrow a bottle of ketchup. 

This secret cameo has been unearthed by EastEnders fans on X amid his Strictly stint. 

Shocked to see him on the soap, one fan replied: “Didn’t know he was in EE!”

“OMG Chris McCausland, class! Now he just needs Corrie or Emmerdale unless he’s been on them already and we don’t know!” a second fan added. 

EastEnders stars who've been on Strictly Come Dancing

Throughout its 20-year history, Strictly Come Dancing has welcomed several stars from BBC soap EastEnders. Here's a look at how some of them did over the years.

• Christopher Parker (Series One): Christopher played Alfie Moon’s (Shane Richie) younger brother Spencer from 2002 to 2005. finished as runner-up in Strictly’s first series.
• Jill Halfpenny (Series Two): Jill starred as Kate Mitchell in EastEnders from 2002 to 2005. She triumphed over Denise Lewis and Julian Clary to win the second series of Strictly.
• Louisa Lytton (Series Four): Known for her role as EastEnders’ Ruby Allen, Louisa took part in Strictly’s fourth series. She finished in fourth place.
• Letitia Dean (Series Five): Letitia, who debuted as Sharon Watts in the show’s first episode, took to the Strictly dance floor in series five. She finished in fourth place.
• Matt Di Angelo (Series Five): Dean Wicks actor Matt also competed in series five of Strictly, finishing as runner-up behind Alesha Dixon.
• Gillian Taylforth (Series 6): Gillian, known for her long-running portrayal as Kathy Beale, took part in series 6. She ended up being the second person voted out.
• Jessie Wallace (Series 6): Kat Slater actress Jessie also competed in series 6, but was fourth voted out.
• Scott Maslen (Series 8): Scott, who plays Jack Branning, reached a respectable fourth place on Strictly.
• Kara Tointon (Series 8): Kara, who played Dawn Swann, won Strictly series 8 back in 2010.
• Sid Owen (Series 10): Sid, who played Ricky Butcher, was eliminated in the show’s fourth week.
• Jake Wood (Series 12): While his EastEnders character Max Branning was unlucky-in-love, actor Jake fared better with a fifth-place finish on Strictly.
• Kellie Bright (Series 13): Kellie – aka Queen Vic landlady Linda Carter – finished as the runner-up of series 13.
• Emma Barton (Series 17): Known for playing Honey Mitchell, Emma reached third place on Strictly in 2019.
• Maisie Smith (Series 18): Formerly playing Tiffany Butcher-Baker, actress Maisie was 2020’s second-place Strictly finalist.
• Rose-Ayling Ellis (Series 19): Rose won over viewers’ hearts when she soared to victory in 2021.
• Bobby Brazier (Series 21): Having joined the cast as ‘Freddie Slater’ in 2022, Bobby joined the 2023 Strictly line-up. He finished in third place.
• Jamie Borthwick (Series 22): Jamie, aka Jay Brown, won the 2023 Strictly Christmas Special – and has been signed up for the next full series.

“Careful with that sauce bottle, Chris!” joked another. 

Chris is best known for his stand-up comedy, starring on programmes like Channel 4’s So You Think You’re Funny? and the BBC’s Live At the Apollo. He has also appeared on shows Would I Lie To You, Have I Got News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and he played Rudi in the CBeebies show Me Too!

Now he is a contestant on Strictly, partnered up with Dianne Buswell. Week after week, Chris and Dianne have impressed the judges, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood, as well as those watching at home.

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Chris is doing well in the competition so far[/caption]

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He’s competing against a host of celebs including EastEnders star Jamie[/caption]

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