BBC Strictly's Layton Williams hits back at trolls saying 'I deserve to be here'

Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin has been flooded with praise and support as he opened up about dancing while facing an 'invisible battle'. The professional dancer is currently wowing in the BBC One dance contest alongside actor Layton Williams.

Angela Rippon has asked fans to 'wish her luck' as she broke her silence after being saved on Strictly Come Dancing sparked outrage. Fans of the BBC One dance contest last saw the veteran broadcaster in the ballroom over the weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has responded after a misconception about his upbringing in Greater Manchester was brought to light. The actor is currently hard at work in training as he prepares to head to Blackpool with the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has given an insight into his partnership with Ellie Leach as the pair prepare for the show's famous trip to Blackpool. The pair made it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest after impressing with their latest routine in the ballroom.

Nigel Harman has confessed to sending texts to dance partner Katya Jones at 2am while taking part in Strictly Come Dancing. The pair were seen making it through to week nine of the BBC One dance contest over the weekend with this Saturday's show set to take place in Blackpool.

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin has opened up to fans about his journey, struggles and symptoms living with Type 1 diabetes. To mark World Diabetes Day, the 25 year old year old, who is partnered this year with Layton Williams on the hit BBC show, spoke out to his 217k followers to support and lend some advice.

Strictly Come Dancing has sent home its seventh celebrity after two stars competed in the dreaded dance-off. Tonight's episode of the BBC One show saw Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy, 53, lose out to 79-year-old broadcaster Angela Rippon. Krishnan said: “Look, this has been the most incredible experience.

Layton Williams has said there was 'no way' as he addressed his stint on Strictly Come Dancing amid repeated backlash. The actor has been going from strength to strength in the BBC One dance contest, consistently wowing the judges and viewers watching at home.

Strictly Come Dancing star has delighted her co-stars and followers as she reached a major milestone in her cancer journey. The dancer has been openly sharing her journey with her social media following after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer earlier this year.

Adam Thomas has shared a gushing post dedicated to his wife as he headed home after his Strictly Come Dancing exit. The actor has been thrust fully back into family life in Manchester after being the sixth celebrity to be voted out of the BBC One dance contest over the weekend.

Two couples who 'will be in the final' of Strictly Come Dancing have been named after their body language was analysed. The 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest reached the halfway mark over the weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing star Bobby Brazier replied 'no comment' as he was quizzed on his reasons for not making it to the Good Morning Britain studio for a planned interview - while Dianne Buswell was left to address their latest 'near kiss' controversy.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden left 'emotional' as she admitted she's 'never going to be the same again' amid her last round of chemotherapy. The dancer is days away from finishing her multiple rounds of chemotherapy treatment after undergoing a hysterectomy earlier this year.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left blown away just minutes into the latest results show as a former professional dancer 'returned'. The BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) as the nine remaining couples danced again for their place in the competition.

Some Strictly Come Dancing fans have said they're set to experience a 'first' amid some spoiler chaos. The hit BBC One dance contest returned to screens on Saturday night (November 4) following last weekend's spooktacular Halloween special.

Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas declared 'this is awkward' as he addressed his latest performance after sparking concern. On Saturday night (November 4), the Waterloo Road star and his dance partner Luba Mushtuk returned to the ballroom for week seven.

Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin might be partnered with Layton Williams this year, but fans of the series could enjoy a spin around the ballroom with the pro in his new role. Nikita is one of the pro dancers for the BBC One show and has been stunning audiences this season with his performances alongside Layton.

Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams has spoken about how his nerves have got the better of him despite getting a standing ovation for his most recent performance with dance partner Nikita Kuzman.

Aljaz Skorjanec sweetly told his wife Janette Manrara 'it was special' as they enjoyed a 'first' together for the first time in a year.. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have had quite the few months since becoming parents for the first time.

Strictly Come Dancing contestant Layton Williams has broken hit out at rude comments from online trolls since he joined the BBC competition in an all-male partnership.