Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has announced a brand new show with Absolute Radio, which will launch in just a few days' time16:49, 26 Jun 2026A Strictly Come Dancing winner has landed a brand new show. Chris McCausland - who triumphed on the show alongside dancer Dianne Buswell - has signed up for a new show on Absolute Radio, with the new radio programme launching Sunday July 5th.‌The comedian will present The Chris McCausland Show, every Sunday from 8 – 11am alongside fellow comedian, Jon Long. Discussing his new gig on the The Dave Berry Breakfast Show this morning, Chris shared his excitement at joining the team.‌He said: "I'm not on tour at the minute, so I'm just fancy free and footloose and I'm an early riser anyway, the older I get, the earlier I wake up. So, I'm looking forward to it, to be there as part of people's Sunday morning, filling their ears with drivel while they're driving round and trying to avoid doing anything productive. That's a win for me."‌Speaking about his co-star Jon, he added: "Jon is a brilliant comedian, and he's done my tour support for quite some time, so we've spent a lot of time together. I've probably spent longer talking to Jon over a six-month block than I have my own wife.‌"So, we're used to talking nonsense to each other for some long car journeys and in dressing rooms. And he's used to putting up with me for long periods of time. I mean, it's not like he can just leap out of a moving car, is it? So, I'm hoping that in a stationary studio with a door, he doesn't just walk out.”Paul Sylvester, Absolute Radio Content Director, added: "Chris is a phenomenal talent - naturally funny, hugely relatable and completely original. His personality, humour and love of great music make him a perfect fit for Absolute Radio. We’re delighted to welcome him to the station and know our listeners are going to love spending Sunday mornings with him."It's all change at Strictly itself this year, with Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman having stepped down as hosts. Johannes Radebe, Emma Willis and Josh Widdecombe will replace the pair.Article continues belowFive professional dancers also stepped down this year, including Karen Hauer, Gorka Márquez, Nadiya Bychkova, Luba Mushtuk, and Michelle Tsiakkas. Five new dancers, yet to be announced, will replace them.Judges Shirley Ballas, Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke are all set to return to their roles too.Like this s tory? F or more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .