Paul Merson Faces Setback Before Strictly Come Dancing's First Live Show
Paul Merson, the former Arsenal football star, has hit a bump in the road just hours before his much-anticipated debut on the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing . As the show gears up for its first live performance of the season, Merson is feeling the heat, with bookies suggesting he might be the first to be eliminated from the competition. It's a tough blow for the ex-footballer, who’s paired with the professional dancer Karen Hauer.
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For his first dance, Merson is set to perform an American Smooth to Vindaloo , the World Cup anthem. But unfortunately, the odds aren’t in his favor, with many betting experts predicting that this might be his last Strictly performance. According to Betway, Merson currently holds the highest odds for elimination at 6/4, which puts him at the top of the list of potential early exits. Right behind him is Nick Knowles, another celebrity contestant, with odds of 5/2. Other competitors like Punam Krishan and Wynne Evans are also under pressure, sitting with odds of 13/2.
Despite the gloomy predictions, Merson is determined to enjoy the experience, acknowledging that he has little prior dancing experience beyond the occasional shuffle at his own weddings. Speaking candidly during the show’s launch, Merson emphasized the importance of having fun: “If I don’t have fun, it’s not worth doing.” His humor and positive attitude shone through when he jokingly said that his former teammate Tony Adams, who also competed on Strictly , had advised him against joining the show.
Merson and Hauer will take to the dance floor on Saturday, and while the odds are against them, both remain optimistic. Karen expressed her excitement about working with Paul, saying that the two of them, as the oldest pair on the show, are in it for the fun and the joy of dancing. Whether this optimism will carry them past the first week is yet to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Merson is here to make the most of the experience.
As the judges—Moti Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood, Anton du Beke, and Shirley Ballas—prepare to critique the celebrities' performances, fans are eagerly waiting to see how Merson handles the dance floor. Whatever happens, he’s promised to give it his all and make the most of this unexpected turn in his career.
Tune in to Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday to see how Paul Merson fares and whether he and Karen can defy the odds and make it through to the next round.
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