CHRIS McCausland was worried he'd be the biggest disaster in Strictly history.
The bookies' favourite to win had previously turned down the show multiple times over fears he would flop.
Even his daughter Sophie warned him not to sign up as he might break a leg.
But Chris, who is blind, finally changed his mind because he felt "selfish" saying no.
The comic said: "I came in with a real possibility that it could be a disaster. I didn't know what I was getting myself into.
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