BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams bites 'why shouldn't we' as fans make same complaint

26.11.2023 - 11:23 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Layton Williams has bitten back 'why shouldn't we' before Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left making the same complaint about his latest performance.

The actor was responding to claims of 'inappropriate' scenes on the BBC One dance contest last weekend which saw him and his dance partner Nikita Kuzmin swinging from a pole.

As the competition headed on its annual jaunt to Blackpool, Bury-born Layton and professional dancer Nikita caused the most stir as his performance during the show’s Tower Ballroom special was dubbed "creative genius".

The West End star, also known for starring in Bad Education, and Nikita were praised for their pole-based couple's choice routine to Ain’t No Other Man by Christina Aguilera.

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