Professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin couldn't help but shed a tear on Saturday (9 December) as he took to the Strictly Come Dancing stage with partner Layton Williams.The duo performed a sensational Charleston routine, earning them not only a full house of 40 points from the judges, but a standing ovation from notoriously harsh Craig Revel Horwood. Layton's stellar feedback left Nikita, who recently went public with his new girlfriend, feeling emotional as they chatted after the performance, with the dancer making reference to some turbulence in stage and screen star Layton's personal life. Speaking to host Claudia Winkleman, Nikita was bursting with pride as he turned to Layton and shared: "I know he [Layton] makes it seem easy but you are the most hard-working person I have ever been in a room with.
BBC Strictly star Angela Scanlon breaks down as she admits show exit 'stings so badly'
27.11.2023 - 21:05 / ok.co.uk
Strictly Come Dancing star Angela Scanlon broke down as she discussed her devastating exit from the BBC One show over the weekend.
The 39 year old faced Bad Education star Layton Williams, 29, in the dance-off after they both landed in the bottom following the judges scores and a public vote. Judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse and Anton Du Beke chose to save Layton and professional Nikita Kuzmin after they re-performed an American Smooth routine to It’s Oh So Quiet by Bjork.
On Monday, the Irish presenter appeared on Strictly: It Takes Two alongside her dance partner, Carlos Gu, to chat to host Fleur East about her time on the show, and tears filled her eyes as she watched her highlights reel. When asked about the highlights of her stint on Strictly, Angela said: "There have been a few stand out moments, which I feel really grateful for...
Charleston, week three, top of the leaderboard, took us totally by surprise and it was so joyful and glorious. "And the Paso to Black Swan in Halloween week was a bit of a comeback moment, and then Argentine Tango in Blackpool was, for me, which is possibly why it stings so badly to leave a week later, it felt like a real moment." Mum of two Angela could barely finish her sentence as she became tearful, before being comforted by Carlos, who wrapped his arm around her.
Taking to Instagram following her exit, Angela shared a sweet video of her and Carlos' final dance, which she captioned: "Over and out. What a wild ride it’s been, feels like it’s been cut a little short but maybe there’s a bigger plan.
"When I signed up to do Strictly I hoped I’d leave the show with an arse like Kim Kardashian & a few killer moves for family weddings. What I hadn’t anticipated (and maybe it’s still
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