Paul Merson’s performance on week one of Strictly Come Dancing was described as “special and different” by the judges. The former Arsenal star danced the American Smooth to Fat Les’s football anthem “Vindaloo” with partner Karen Hauer on Saturday night (21 September).

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Strictly Come Dancing fans claimed to have spotted a clue Paul Merson wasn't impressed with his score after seeming annoyed about his dance choice, with the show being called out

Former footballer and Strictly Come Dancing star, Paul Merson, who made a name for himself winning trophies with Arsenal and representing England in the 1990s, had a less successful stint as a manager.