Paul Merson bravely spoke about his gambling addiction live on television ... Drinking cured my shyness in front of the experienced professionals. I was proud I could easily manage 12 pints of beer.

Paul Merson is competing on Strictly Come Dancingthis year, making him only the fifth footballer to ever appear on the hit BBC show.. Merson, a 56-year-old father of eight, will follow in the ...