Paul Merson is the fourth celebrity to leave ‘Strictly Come Dancing' 2024.
Merson and his partner Karen Hauer found themselves in the bottom two with JB Gill and his partner Amy Dowden MBE. Both couples performed their routines again; Paul and his partner Karen performed their Samba to ‘Car Wash' by Rose Royce. Then, JB and his partner Amy performed their Jive to ‘Hey Ya!' by Outkast.
After both couples had danced for a second time, the judges all voted to save JB and Amy.
When asked by Tess about their time on the show, Paul said, “It's been really good. For anybody I talk to, I would say you've got to go on this show. It's amazing – everybody. There's a Tottenham fan over there called Lincoln and even he's nice! It's been amazing, honestly, amazing. I loved every minute of it, I've had a great teacher.
“She’s been amazing, absolutely amazing and I couldn't wish for a better coach. I’ve loved every minute of it. I can dance now – I've won because I can dance, I couldn't dance before and I can half dance now. It's a bonus, absolute bonus.”
Karen said: “Absolutely, you've been a joy. I've never giggled this much. My abs are really tight now. I am so proud of you. Every week you have showed up, you have improved. You're what Strictly is about and I want to thank you for bringing such joy and just showing everyone that it is possible with a little bit of work and lots of giggles.”
Sunday’s results show also featured a routine from the professional dancers, as Nancy Xu and Dianne Buswell took centre stage in a passionate Paso Doble. Choreographed by Oti Mabuse, the number was set at a cantina in the heat of an arid highway somewhere in the Southern states to ”Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Santa Esmeralda. There was also a musical performance from Sophie Ellis-Bextor singing her new single ‘Freedom Of The Night'.
The remaining 11 couples will take to the dance floor next week for the Halloween Special when ‘Strictly Come Dancing' returns on Saturday 26th October at 6.25pm with the results show on Sunday 27th October at 7.20pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
