text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_19630743_2 (no VARCHAR, runner_s__up VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the total number of  John Merrick as a runner up?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(no) FROM table_19630743_2 WHERE runner_s__up = "John Merrick"