...and Chris McCausland's up for one

Rosie Jones has been nominated for two Scope Awards – designed to celebrate those who are working to end disability inequality.

The comic is up for celebrity role model and for best media moment for her Channel 4 comedy Pushers.

Her citation in the role model category reads: ‘Rosie Jones is comedian, actor and writer. She continues to amplify disabled voices through her creative work, including the sitcom Pushers. The show set new standards for representation both on and off-screen. 

‘Beyond her roles as a writer and actor, Rosie actively contributes to campaigns for minority rights. In 2025, Rosie launched The Rosie Jones Foundation, which provides access to lived experience-led counselling delivered by and for people with cerebral palsy. It also provides access to events and workshops to foster community. ‘

She’s up against  Cat Burns, who spoke about being a neurodivergent woman while on Celebrity Traitors; Hannah Hampton, the Lioness footballer who speaks openly about her eye condition, strabismus; Jack Thorne, the drama Adolescence writer who as autism and cholinergic urticaria

And the citation for Pushers said: ‘The show highlights the realities of the disability benefits system. It promotes authentic representation and showcases disabled talent. It uses an accessible set and an access coordinator to ensure inclusion. 

‘Pushers entertains and educates, reaching a wide audience and inspiring disabled people to pursue creative careers. The series sets a new standard for diversity and inclusion in media.’

Fellow comic Chris McCausland has also been nominated for his media moment, the alternative Christmas message he delivered for Channel 4.

The citation reads: ‘He used his platform to champion disability equality. He spoke about workplace discrimination, the disability employment gap, and the importance of access to work. His speech reached millions, raised public awareness, and inspired further campaigning. Chris’s message was clear, direct, and delivered with humour. His direct challenge to government helped change perceptions and support disabled people across the UK. ‘

Also nominated are Chris Packham’s Inside Our Minds documentary series that explores the lives of neurodivergent people; ITV’s Code of Silence,  a crime drama series about a deaf woman who is recruited by the police to use her lip-reading skills; wheelchair user Marissa Bode as Nessa Rose in Wicked; and the V&A Museum’s Design and Disability exhibition.

The Scope Awards 2026 will be held on April 30 in London.

Published: 22 Feb 2026