STRICTLY'S Tess Daly speaks out to defend Paul Merson ahead of first live show after fan backlash Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly has spoken out to defend Paul Merson ahead of the first live show , after fan backlash. 3 Strictly's Tess Daly speaks out to defend Paul Merson ahead of first live show after fan backlash Credit: Rex 3 Paul will be dancing to the song alongside pro partner Karen Hauer Credit: PA The Arsenal legend, 56, now a Sky Sports pundit, is hoping to show off some dazzling footwork after signing for the popular show. But he’s reportedly ‘fuming’ after the song Vindaloo was chosen for him by Strictly for his first dance.
Paul will be dancing to the song alongside pro partner Karen Hauer . Now, Tess Daly has shared what Strictly fans can expect from Paul and the other dancers on Saturday. Read More on Paul Merson tricky start Huge blow for Paul Merson ahead of Strictly live show amid ‘feud’ with Karen 'COMEDY GOLD' Moment Jamie Redknapp realises Merson has just ruined Tottenham live on TV Joining her husband Vernon Kay on his BBC Radio 2 show, Tess, 55, said: “Hi Vern, the excitement is palpable in the studio today.
It's really building, because all 15 celebrities are dancing live for the very first time on tomorrow night's show. “Costumes are being finalised, fake tan sessions are being booked. We’ve got sambas, two sambas, and the samba’s challenging as a first dance, so that's going to be really interesting.
“We’ve got cha chas, and.