BBC Strictly star responds after ’emotional’ appearance sparks concern from fans

Strictly Come Dancing's star, Layton Williams, caused concern among fans following his latest appearance on the dance floor, even though he performed an amazing routine.

The actor and West End star, along with his dance partner Nikita Kuzmin, closed Saturday night's show (November 11) on a high note.

They topped the leaderboard once again, marking their fourth time leading the pack this series.

Layton, a talented actor and West End star, and his professional dancer partner Nikita received a standing ovation from judges Shirley Ballas and Motsi Mabuse for their fast-paced and emotional Argentine Tango to Tattoo by Loreen.


Motsi, who described the performance as "iconic", said: "Oh man, what are you doing to us… guys, speechless that happens once in a lifetime to me."

Meanwhile, head judge Shirley praised the dance as going "went beyond perfection and pure art" and admitted she was "lost in the Layton magic" before the judges awarded a total score of 39 points.

While many viewers were in awe of Layton and Nikita's performance, some expressed concern for the Bad Education star, feeling he wasn't his usual bubbly self.

@slinehan1 tweeted: "I hope you're ok. You didn't seem like your usual bubbly self tonight after your dance. I'm worried. Your dance was INCREDIBLE, best Argentine Tango ever on the show for me!! I'm really proud of you so I hope you're proud of yourself. #Strictly #TeamLakita."

Layton quickly responded to the message on X, formerly known as Twitter: "It was just super emotional and I was really overwhelmed. Thank you everyone for the love though, wow. I hope we've done enough to make it through to Blackpool."

Fans were also frustrated by Craig Revel Horwood's score of nine for the couple, while all other judges awarded them a 10.

@juliebalfo tweeted: "Got home too late to vote! All of mine would've been for Layton and Nikita though. That was the best I've ever seen! Stupendous! Normally agree with Craig but is he jealous? 9 really!"

@robbo_anne commented: "I threw my slipper at the TV in disgust at Craig's 9!" while @9209Ant wrote: "Strictly they need to replace Craig he said their performance was amazing and gives a 9, the timing was as if they were dancing as one."

@mmaaxxiinn added: "Bloody hell Craig, what else did they need to do to get a 10???"

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