Paul & Karen
Paul Merson & Karen Hauer (formerly Clifton) danced in 2024 - Series 22. They came 12th in the series . Their average judge score out of 10 is 4.65 . Their average score out of 40* is 18.6. The couple is ranked as 281st out of 315 couples for average total score out of 40*.
Paul & Karen - 2024 - Series 22
Paul Merson
Paul Charles Merson (born 20 March 1968) is an English former professional footballer, manager, commentator and sports television pundit for Sky Sports. Originally a forward, Merson found success as an attacking midfielder and playmaker later in his career. After making his debut for Arsenal in the 1986–87 season, Merson went on to play eleven seasons with the North London club.
Karen Hauer (formerly Clifton)
Karen Hauer (formerly Clifton; born 20 April 1982) is a Venezuelan-American professional Latin dance specialist and World Mambo Champion, best known for her appearances on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing. She is currently the longest-serving professional dancer on the show, having joined in 2012. She also featured on the American TV series So You Think You Can Dance, and was a principal dancer in the touring live dance show Burn the Floor.
5
Total scored dances
5
Weeks in show
12th
Series position
18.60*
Av. total score (40)
281st / 315
Couple rank (40)
4.65
Av. judge score (10)
281st / 315
Couple rank (10)
0
Total 10s awarded
0*
Perfect scores (40)
93
Total points
Paul & Karen's dances
| Week | Dance | Total | Av score (10) | Craig Revel Horwood | Motsi Mabuse | Shirley Ballas | Anton Du Beke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | American Smooth | 17 | 4.25 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
 | 2 | Salsa | 15 | 3.75 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
 | 3 | Cha Cha Cha | 19 | 4.75 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
 | 4 | Quickstep | 23 | 5.75 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
 | 5 | Samba | 19 | 4.75 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 |