BBC Strictly's Chris McCausland delivers brutal blow to Craig as viewers left floored

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were shocked when contestant Chris McCausland delivered a sharp comeback to judge Craig Revel Horwood following his critique of Chris's performance tonight.

Chris and Dianne Buswell took to the dance floor with an emotional waltz to You'll Never Walk Alone that left audiences in floods of tears.

Even Shirley Ballas could be seen fighting back tears when scoring the duo, admitting that she needed to pull herself together after seeing blind comedian Chris perform a section of the dance completely on his own.

However, Craig was quick to point out some technical flaws in the routine.

"I did actually have a moment," Craig began, "and then I thought about the technicalities of it. Your left elbow is way too low. It lacked any sort of swing."

Without missing a beat, Chris responded with a cheeky retort that had the audience in stitches.

"Craig, can I just say as well, the beard doesn't suit you, and even I know that. Just friendly advice, darling!" Chris quipped, referencing the judge's new facial hair.

The live audience burst out laughing, and even Craig took the jab in his stride, responding with a playful suggestion.

"You should touch it, it's very soft," he said, before continuing to analyse the waltz.

He added: "It did lack swing and sway. Your arm development needs some work through to the hands, but you know there was an enormous amount of gorgeous rise and fall.

"It flowed beautifully. You covered so much. I couldn't believe it. I thought it was brilliant."

Several people watching Strictly at home took to social media to share their thoughts on the quick comeback.

One person exclaimed: "I love the Chris/Craig banter so much!!"

Another added: "I’m wheezing!"