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Strictly star Paul Merson: Split from childhood sweetheart, addiction battle, fathering eight kids and getting ‘pocket money’ from his third wife

As one of the contestants for the 2024 series of Strictly, we answer all your questions about former footballer Paul Merson.

However, reports suggest they split two years later, having welcomed twin girls, Maisie and Molly, following rows over his gambling addiction. Paul recently explained that, after he gambled away their house deposit in lockdown, Kate takes care of the money now. On his Instagram page, Sam appears to have left his football days behind him and developed a love and a professional career in golf.

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