The Sun – Merse is Gunner star on Strictly
The Sun reports that former Arsenal footballer and Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has signed up for Strictly Come Dancing. A source said: “Footballers always do well with fans, whether they can dance or not. But he also has a past, having had to battle addictions to drugs, booze and gambling.”
The front page also reports on Adam Peaty winning silver at the Olympics. Peaty was just 0.02 seconds off retaining his title in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke, but ultimately settled for joint silver, the paper says.
MERSON ON DANCE FLOOR Arsenal legend Paul Merson signs for Strictly in stunning six-figure deal as BBC desperately try to save crisis-hit show
FOOTIE favourite Paul Merson hopes to show off some dazzling footwork after signing for Strictly Come Dancing.
The Arsenal legend, 56, now a Sky Sports pundit, has overcome drink, drug and gambling addictions.
A source on the BBC show said: “Paul will be a popular addition.”
But insiders warned the show — currently probing claims of bullying and abuse — risks a backlash as Merse was once cautioned by police for assaulting his wife.
A source said: “Footballers always do well with fans, whether they can dance or not. But he also has a past, having had to battle addictions to drugs, booze and gambling.”
NO MEAN PEAT Adam Peaty breaks down in tears after Paris 2024 Olympic silver and reveals heartbreaking words from 3-year-old son
ADAM PEATY was in floods of tears as he admitted swimming “broke him” after narrowly missing out on another Olympic gold.
Peaty was just 0.02 seconds off retaining his title in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke, but ultimately settled for joint silver.
The Team GB superstar shared silver with Team USA’s Nic Fink after the pair finished in exactly the same time, with Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi swooping gold.
Peaty was emotional after the race, opening up about his journey to get to this point while sharing a heartwarming moment with his three-year-old son George.
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk
If you are someone who reads every perspective of a story, here is a news summary of all of today’s front pages from today’s newspapers; summarised in a 2-minute read
Editorial 29 July 2024.
Monday’s front pages continue coverage of Labour’s plans to cut public spending, tax rises and delay some major infrastructure projects – as Labour try to fix the £20bn hole.
Other domestic topics include threats by GPs to go on strike, the latest from Team GB at the Olympics and the Tory leadership race all find space on the front pages.
In international news, Kamala Harris has raised more than £200m in donations since Biden announced he wouldn’t seek re-election in November – paving the way for Harris to become the Democratic nominee.
The Golan Height attack – which killed 12 children – is reported on the front pages, as Israeli PM Netanyahu cut his US trip short to return to Israel and has vowed to retaliate against Hezbollah.
Adam Peaty’s silver medal dominates the back pages this Monday morning, and so does Andy Murray’s dramatic win.