Paul Merson Eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2024
Spoiler alert! Another celebrity has left the dazzling dance floor of Strictly Come Dancing. Former footballer Paul Merson bid farewell to the show on Sunday night, marking the fourth elimination of the season.
Despite his departure, Merson, 56, remained upbeat, stating he felt like a winner simply for learning to dance. “It’s been amazing… I’ve won because I can dance, I couldn’t dance before and I can half dance now. It’s a bonus, absolute bonus!”
Dance-Off Drama
Merson and professional partner Karen Hauer faced off against JLS star JB Gill and his partner Amy Dowden in a nerve-wracking dance-off. Although Gill and Dowden received a respectable 30 points from the judges for their energetic jive, they found themselves in the bottom two following the public vote.
“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,” Merson remarked.
The judges ultimately decided to save Gill and Dowden, praising their performance over Merson and Hauer.
A Week of Ups and Downs
Merson and Hauer had a tough week, scoring 19 points for their samba on Saturday, placing them at the bottom of the leaderboard. The competition was fierce, with other notable performers like Morning Live doctor Punam Krishan (21 points), TV personality Pete Wicks (22 points), and hockey player turned presenter Sam Quek (26 points) all vying for public and judge favor.
Karen Hauer expressed her pride in Merson’s progress, acknowledging his dedication and humor throughout their time together.
Looking Ahead
Sunday’s results show was brimming with entertainment, featuring a tantalizing paso doble choreographed by former Strictly professional Oti Mabuse and a comeback performance by former contestant Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
The remaining 11 couples will be back in action with a spooktacular Halloween Special. Tune in to Strictly Come Dancing live on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, 26 October at 6.25pm for the dancing and drama. The results show will follow on Sunday, 27 October at 7.20pm.
Are you excited for the Halloween Special? Which couple do you think will shine?