Paul Merson’s Strictly Salary Goes Straight to Wife 💰 – A Bold Move to Combat Gambling Addiction

Former football star Paul Merson, who is set to compete in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, revealed that his six-figure salary from the show will be managed by his wife, Kate, to prevent him from gambling it away. Merson, who has long struggled with a gambling addiction, shared that he is now barred from betting companies and actively seeks support through Gamblers’ Anonymous.

During his career, Merson lost millions due to his addiction, and even relapsed during the Covid-19 pandemic, losing £160,000 meant for a house deposit by betting on table tennis. He has since become an advocate for stricter monitoring of gambling behavior by bookmakers to protect compulsive gamblers.

Merson hopes his stint on Strictly will be a fresh challenge and is looking forward to the experience, though his battle with addiction remains a key focus in his life.