Viewers tuning into Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night were convinced Paul Merson wasn't happy with the judges, as some fans slammed the show. Fans had already complained in the week about Paul's song choice and dance ahead of his first performance.

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).

The former footballer Paul took to the floor alongside Karen with their American smooth to none other than Vindaloo

Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly has spoken out about the controversy surrounding Paul Merson's song choice for the first live show of the series

Strictly Come Dancing presenter Tess Daly has spoken out ahead of the first live show of the series, after Paul Merson was reportedly left furious over his song choice

In treacherous conditions, you need the sure feet of the mountain goat. And who better than Paul Merson to guide scandal-hit Strictly Come Dancing out of the dark and into the light, Jeff? Merson took his place this Saturday on an opening show that went off without anybody bullying each other,

Shirley Ballas was in tears as she praised Strictly Come Dancing star and comedian Chris McCausland for his 'unbelievable' cha cha with professional partner Dianne Buswell

As the new 15 couples took to the dance-floor for the first time as the BBC competition officially kicked off on Saturday , one celeb is heading for the success claim viewers

Strictly Come Dancing returned to our screens for the first live show of the series - but viewers were quick to point out a complaint

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were quick to make a complaint about the 2024 series as the first live show of the competition kicked off on Saturday evening