Joining Strictly is a whole new ball game for me, but I鈥檓 going to tackle this challenge head on. I鈥檓 ready to swap the pitch for the Ballroom floor, so here鈥檚 hoping my two left feet can learn some moves and you never know, maybe I鈥檒l be taking home the Glitterball Trophy!
Paul Merson is the fourteenth celebrity contestant confirmed for the brand new series of Strictly Come Dancing. The multi-award-winning entertainment show, produced by 麻豆社 Studios, will return to 麻豆社 One and 麻豆社 iPlayer for its new series this Autumn. As Strictly celebrates two spectacular decades of dance, this series promises to be extra special with even more glitz, glamour and unforgettable performances.
Paul Merson is a former footballer and broadcaster.
Paul Merson made his debut playing for Arsenal Football Club when he was 17 years old and went on to win the PFA Young Player of the Year. Paul played for the club for over a decade, playing 424 times, scoring 99 goals and winning all domestic trophies, as well as the European Cup Winners鈥� Cup. Paul played 21 times for England, scoring three times and went on to play for Middlesbrough, Aston Villa, Portsmouth and becoming player manager at Walsall Football Club. Paul is now a football pundit and commentator and has written numerous books that cover his football career and personal life.
Paul Merson says: 鈥淛oining Strictly is a whole new ball game for me, but I鈥檓 going to tackle this challenge head on. I鈥檓 ready to swap the pitch for the Ballroom floor, so here鈥檚 hoping my two left feet can learn some moves and you never know, maybe I鈥檒l be taking home the Glitterball Trophy!鈥�
The news was revealed on The One Show on iPlayer and 麻豆社 One.
The remaining celebrity contestants joining the new series will be announced in due course.
Strictly Come Dancing is a 麻豆社 Studios Entertainment Production for 麻豆社 One and 麻豆社 iPlayer, commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the 麻豆社. The Executive Producer for 麻豆社 Studios is Sarah James, the Series Editors are Nicola Fitzgerald and Jack Gledhill and the Series Producers are Ciara Murray and Joe Turner. The Senior Commissioning Editor for the 麻豆社 is Jo Wallace.