Karen Hauer and Paul Merson Generate Buzz with Costume on Strictly Come Dancing
Paul Merson's Costume Incident
Paul Merson's outfit from last weekend's Strictly show indeed drew unexpected reactions from the public. Partnered with Karen Hauer, Merson, in full cowboy attire, caused a stir while picking up coffee, humorously recounting how shocked onlookers reacted as he entered the shop. "Honestly, when I walked into that place, there were a couple of people sitting there [looking shocked]. I think they thought I was going to rob it," he shared.
Performance Results
Unfortunately, their Wild West-themed Cha-cha-cha didn’t impress the judges or voters, resulting in the couple landing in the bottom two with only 19 points. They managed to secure their place in the series after winning a dance-off against Toyah Willcox and Neil Jones. "I’m completely powerless at that moment in time, so I just sit there and relax,” Merson commented on the pressure faced during the dance-off.
Show Availability
Strictly Come Dancing airs on Saturdays on BBC One, while the spin-off, Strictly: It Takes Two, is available weeknights on BBC Two. Both shows are accessible for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
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