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Strictly fans blast judge for ‘out of order’ Paul Merson remark

Host Tess Daly also appeared unimpressed by the comment

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing reveals songs for Week 2

Paul Merson will dance to another football chant song

The Independent UK

Paul Merson says he’s finding Strictly ‘really hard’ after bizarre first dance

‘That’s the bit I find really hard,’ Merson said of BBC series detail

The Independent UK

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 ratings for first live show revealed with huge ‘drop’

Viewing figures have fallen across both the launch show and first live show

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing fans make plea to producers after divisive Paul Merson song choice

‘Whose idea was it to make Paul the laughing stock of this season?’ one viewer questioned

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing’s winning brand of chaos overshadows months of scandal

The first live episode of the ‘Strictly’ season neatly sidestepped past scandals by leaning into the show’s surreal side, says Katie Rosseinsky

The Independent UK

Strictly 2024 leaderboard: The scores from week one of the BBC dance competition

Recapping how the judges marked the ‘Strictly’ couples in week one

The Independent UK

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Strictly Come Dancing: week one – as it happened

As this year’s ballroom contest went live for the first time, an epic show saw JB Gill waltz to the top, Chris McCausland perform cha cha miracles and Toyah Willcox get tangoed

The Guardian - UK

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou under pressure following snap comment, following Arsenal defeat

Tottenham suffered a 1-0 defeat to local rivals Arsenal on Sunday afternoon

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Strictly's Chris McCausland says he 'didn’t want to do show, but I’m easily persuaded'

He is partnered with Dianne Buswell in the show, which returns to TV screens at the weekend

Evening Standard

Arsenal legend savages Tottenham trophy chances after defiant Ange Postecoglou vow

Spurs boss still adamant after latest north London derby loss that he will deliver major silverware in his second season at the helm

Evening Standard

Arsenal: Gabriel derby winner against Tottenham should not have stood, admits Paul Merson

Gunners hero believes Spurs defender Cristian Romero was fouled in the build-up to decisive second-half header

Evening Standard

Cha-cha with chaperones: Strictly Come Dancing is back after the turmoil

The smiles are bright. But has the BBC show lost its lightness now?

The Guardian - UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2024: how the celebrity contestants and their dance partners are faring so far

Strictly’s 20th anniversary season has delivered history-making moments, a charleston worthy of three 10s, and more controversies than ever

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples – full list of celebrities and their partners

Meet the cast of 2024 – and their professional partners

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing co-creator says criticising show could end up killing it

The long-running dance show returns for its 20th anniversary.

The Independent UK

Strictly Come Dancing enters a new era of chaperones and welfare measures – this year’s stars discuss all

IN FOCUS: The BBC’s beloved dancing show is getting a shiny new rebrand as it recovers from a set of damning allegations. But what will a new ‘Strictly’, at 20 years old, look like? Ellie Muir speaks to this year’s cast, from Nick Knowles to Sarah Hadland, to find out

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How to watch 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2024 online and on TV

A new batch of celebrities waltz onto the dance floor for the show's 20th anniversary. Here's how to watch "Strictly Come Dancing" 2024 online and from anywhere in the world.

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Evening Standard

Arsenal warned Premier League title hopes could be over next week

Former Gunner Paul Merson fearing the worst

The Independent UK

Paul Merson, the former footballer looking for success on Strictly after rollercoaster career

The ex-footballer enjoyed a successful career on the field and then as a pundit, while also battling numerous personal demons

Evening Standard

Strictly's Paul Merson reveals the two celebrities to watch out for, admitting: 'I thought everybody was going to be s**t!'

The thrice-married retired footballer joked: ‘I’ve danced three times, they were all at my weddings’

Evening Standard

Olympic swimmer Tom Dean breaks Strictly Come Dancing rules as he confirms show appearance

Dean confirmed the news after reaching the final of the men’s 200 metres individual medley weeks before the official announcement

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Campbell, legend of the early Premier League, mixed goals with versatility

The pacy and direct striker won the First Division and the Cup Winners’ Cup with Arsenal but he was never given an England cap

The Independent UK

Michael Owen shocked by Marcus Rashford’s Euro 2024 omission

Rashford and Jordan Henderson were the most notable names absent from England’s 33-man training squad.

Evening Standard

Arsenal told which £100m player they must sign to finally win the title

Newcastle star Alexander Isak is of interest to the Gunners but could cost upwards of £100million

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