Paul Merson says he'll get legendary singer on BBC Strictly if he makes it to the final

Paul Merson has revealed a surprising plan if he reaches the final of Strictly (Image: BBC) Former footballer Paul Merson has revealed a surprising plan if he reaches the final of Strictly Come Dancing —he’ll enlist none other than his friend Elton John to perform on the show. Merson, who recently joined the Strictly line-up, shared his bold intention in a candid interview, telling Radio Times : “I’m good friends with Elton John . I was at his concert at Vicarage Road and I went backstage and met him beforehand.

"If I get into the final I might ask him to sing on Strictly. You’re looking at me like I’m joking..

. I’m not joking!” The 56-year-old sporting legend has swapped football pitches for ballroom floors, admitting that his journey on the dance competition will be a challenge. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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