Strictly Come Dancing fans have hit back at those who criticised Layton Williams during his time in the competition as his major new role was revealed.
The actor and West End star made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest last year. Layton and his dance partner Nikita Kuzmin continuously wowed the judges and viewers with their top-quality routines and blossoming friendship.
They made it to the final after a string of perfect scores, facing fellow runners-up Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell and eventual winners Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola.
Since then the trio of couples were reunited for the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour earlier this year before going their separate ways again and starting their next projects. READ MORE: Rochelle Humes tells husband Marvin she's 'in love with another man' as fans left distracted Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link And while Layton has continued dancing with Nikita, with the pair set to reunite for three live shows this summer, the Bury-born star has revealed what is set to keep him busy throughout the rest of the summer months.
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