British comedian and actor Chris McCausland and his wife Patricia have been together for 16 years, marking over a decade of marital harmony.
Born in 1977 in Liverpool, the actor is widely recognized for his role as Rudi in the CBeebies show Me Too.
Christopher John McCausland made history as the first-ever blind contestant for BBC’s popular show Strictly Come Dancing.
Furthermore, the comedian captivated the viewers with his humor during Saturday night’s opening episode, establishing himself as the fan favorite.
Chris McCausland’s Wife, a Distinguished Psychologist, Presents a Notable Contrast to His Career as a Comedian!
Originally from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Patricia has established herself as a psychologist renowned for her expertise in London.
The stand-up comedian married Patricia in 2012, and together, they are parents to a daughter named Sophie.
The couple met during the early days of McCausland’s career, to which he further adds,
My wife used to work in TV and we met very early on in my career when she was involved in making a programme about the Edinburgh Festival. We’ve been together for 16 years now and got married in 2012 after I’d proposed during a Pearl Jam concert at Hyde Park – rock and roll!
Additionally, Patricia often attends McCausland’s comedy shows, demonstrating her unwavering support for her husband’s career.
In his shows and interviews, McCausland constantly expresses his admiration for his family, highlighting their significance in his life.
The comedian further mentions that his partner is comfortable with him sharing their stories during his comedy routines as long as they are not too embarrassing.
@chrismccausland A marriage built on trust. #fyp #foryou #standupcomedy #liveattheapollo #blind #comedian #marriage #marriedlife #mywife #brasilian #brazil ♬ original sound – Chris McCausland
Moreover, he has confessed his fear of having children as he worried he would lack as a dad and would be a “half dad” due to his condition.
However, he feels relief that his spouse is sighted, recognizing how challenging parenting would be if both of them were visually disabled.
Despite McCausland frequently mentioning his significant other, Patricia, her pictures and details are not readily available online.
Hence, the psychologist prefers to stay out of the limelight, maintaining a private and low-key lifestyle.
Additional Information
- McCausland lost his sight at the age of 22 due to retinitis pigmentosa.
- He graduated in 2000, with a BSc Honors in software engineering.
- In 2011, he was awarded the Creative Diversity Award for comedy by a Channel 4-led panel of broadcasters which also included BBC, ITV, and Sky.
- McCausland first gave stand-up a go at a new act comedy night in Balham in July 2003.
