Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has delighted fans as he made a 'special announcement' involving Annabel Croft. The pair were partners during the latest run of the BBC One dance show at the end of last year (2023).
13.02.2024 - 15:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has opened up about his 'connection' to his co-star after their dancing journey came to an end. It has been a pretty epic three weeks for the Bury-born star and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.
The pair made it to the final of the BBC One dance contest back in December alongside Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell and Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. On the night in December, Layton and Nikita topped the leaderboard with a string of perfect scores from the judges for their dazzling routines.
However, it wasn't meant to be as following the public vote, which the final results were based on, it was former Coronation Street star Ellie who emerged victorious alongside professional pro Vito. And the win made history as at the age of 22, Ellie became the youngest-ever winner of Strictly.
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But despite not winning the competition, Layton and Nikita have been making up for it on the show's live tour which saw them reunite with a number of their Strictly 2023 co-stars including Ellie, Vito, Bobby and Dianne as well as Angela Rippon, Angela Scanlon, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Annabel Croft and the show's team of talented dancers.
It was revealed following the last show of the tour on Sunday night (February 11) at London's O2 Arena that, after three weeks of performing in nine different cities up and down the country, Layton and Nikita were the tour's official winners after lifting the Glitterball 19 times out of 31 shows.
After letting the news settle in, actor and West End star Layton took to social media to
Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has delighted fans as he made a 'special announcement' involving Annabel Croft. The pair were partners during the latest run of the BBC One dance show at the end of last year (2023).
Nikita Kuzmin has left fans 'praying' as he shared his 'last' string of photos from the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour. The dancer was among the stars of the BBC One dance contest to hit the road at the start of the year.
Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Rippon has headed off on a well-deserved break after her dancing journey came to an end following a 'major medical meltdown'. The legendary broadcaster wowed audiences during the BBC One dance contest last year with pro partner Kai Widdrington.
Strictly Come Dancing star Karen Hauer has been flooded with messages as she shared what Dave Myers taught her after it was announced he'd tragically died, aged 66.
Layton Williams has surprised fans by giving them a glimpse inside his gorgeous home. The actor and West End star has spent a lot of time away from his abode of late after taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour.
With the news that pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin, 26, might be heading in the Big Brother house for the celebrity series, fears are growing that he won’t be back for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Nikita has been a dancer on the BBC competition for just three years, having made his debut in 2021, and has performed with Tilly Ramsay, Paralympian Ellie Simmonds and more recently, actor Layton Williams - where they reached the final.
Layton Williams appears to have surprised himself as two of his new jobs were revealed in the quick succession. The actor and West End star has been revealed as the co-host of the upcoming BRIT Awards red carpet coverage alongside Kiss FM's Harriet Rose.
Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has been branded a 'sweetheart' as he shared the moment he surprised his sister. While usually his family are supporting him in the BBC One dance contest for much of the year, the dancer returned the favour over the weekend for his sibling, Anastasia.
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola is preparing for his next reunion with his co-stars with Dianne Buswell sharing her 'hope' for the next time they're on tour together. It's only been a couple of weeks since the pro dancers went their separate ways after the BBC One show's official tour.
Bobby Brazier has been branded a 'beautiful boy' by one of his Strictly Come Dancing co-star while being spotted stepping out with another. The actor recently finished his dancing journey with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell and quickly returned to the catwalk.
Robin Windsor recently opened up about how his exit from Strictly Come Dancing 'broke his heart' as his former co-stars paid tribute following his shock death. The tragic news of the dancer's passing was confirmed on Tuesday morning (February 20).
Ellie Leach has revealed what she's 'chosen' this Valentine's Day after being subject to romance rumours with two of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars. The actress has spent the past three weeks performing up and down the country in the show's live tour.
Bobby Brazier wasn't short of compliments for his Strictly Come Dancing co-star Ellie Leach as he further fuelled romance rumours between the pair. The rumour mill has been spinning with reports the pair have been enjoying dates while touring the country together.
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has declared his love for his 'baby' Ellie Leach as their dancing journey together came to an end. The pair were reunited last month for the first time since they won the BBC One dance contest back in December.
Annabel Croft has told her fans it's been an 'honour' to dance with a new professional dancer after wrapping up her time on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour. The former tennis ace has been touring the country with a number of her co-stars after signing up to the show's 2024 tour.
Bobby Brazier posted one of his last pictures from backstage on the Strictly Come Dancing tour - and it was a sweet snap of his co-star after they've been subject to weeks of romance rumours.
Bobby Brazier’s grandmother Jackiey Budden has revealed the sweet message that her grandson sent her after she watched him perform in Newcastle as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. Bobby, 20, who made it to the final on last year’s Strictly Come Dancing, has been busy performing across the country on the show’s live tour alongside fellow celebrity contestants including Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Angela Rippon.
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola was quick to respond as he had his modesty hidden by his co-star in a string of surprise tour snaps. Fans of the BBC One dance contest have been delighted to see some of their favourite stars reunited for the show's live tour.
Janette Manrara was left a 'cute' message by her former Strictly Come Dancing co-star amid her struggle being away from home. The dancer-turned-presenter is currently busy travelling up and down the country as the host of the BBC One show's live tour.
Strictly Come Dancing fans are preparing for the end of the 2023 cast's journey after several of the show's stars headed out on tour. Bobby Brazier is among those who have been travelling up and down the country performing to thousands of fans after making it to the BBC One dance contest's final last year.