Strictly fans convinced they’ve worked out ‘real reason’ why Paul Merson was missing from live final

MUCH speculation surrounds the absence of Paul Merson from the Strictly Come Dancing final at the weekend, after it was claimed that his no-show was due to illness.

But now sources suggest that the former footballer made a conscious decision to boycott the live final, because he didn’t enjoy his time on the BBC show.

PAPaul is thought to have disliked his time on Strictly after not being taken seriously[/caption] PAThe former footballer wasn’t keen on the multiple comedy routines...