The winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2024 was comedian Chris McCausland. He made history as the show's first blind contestant to win the glitterball trophy. Chris McCausland, aged 47, and his professional dance partner Dianne Buswell triumphed over other finalists including JLS singer JB Gill, actress Sarah Hadland, and former Love Island star Tasha Ghouri. The victory was announced during the live finale on BBC One on December 14, 2024. Chris McCausland's win was celebrated for promoting greater inclusion and representation of disabled individuals in major television productions.