As Claudia praised them, they were left in tears and cheered by the judges, audience, and their fellow actors.
As Chris brushed away his tears, his other finalists gathered around them and gave them hugs. When the presenters questioned Chris on his victory, Dianne was trembling.
Chris, unable to speak, said, “It’s astonishing, I don’t know what to say,” when Tess asked how it felt. In the first week or two, I planned to go out.
She has gotten so much from me throughout the years, and she really deserves this.” He went on to say:
“This is for her and for everyone else who believed they couldn’t achieve anything or who was told they couldn’t do it.
Anything is possible if given the right circumstances, encouragement, and willpower. “We did it!” Dianne said as she informed him it was “for both of them” while crying.
