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Layton Williams has issued a simple two-word message to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola after he lost out to them in the Strictly Come Dancing final. The actor and West End star made it through to the end of the BBC One dance contest this year with dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.

It's official - Olly Alexander will be representing the UK at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.The Years & Years singer broke the news to the nation during an equally exciting night, as he announced the secret while chatting to Claudia Winkleman at the Strictly Come Dancing final. The 33 year old spoke to the host after the final three celebs, Ellie Leach - who went on to win the show - Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier danced for the last time with their respective partners ahead of the results.

Strictly Come Dancing fans celebrated after a former star reunited with her Strictly dance partner at last night's final. While many were excited by the reunion, some fans also issued a complaint.

Prince William and Kate Middleton could break Royal tradition by sending their eldest son, Prince George, to Marlborough College in Wiltshire, which is Kate's old school, instead of Eton.The couple recently visited the school, which costs £47,000 a year, sparking rumours that George might be enrolled there. It's thought that Kate isn't keen on single-sex schools like Eton because she didn't enjoy her time at an all-girls boarding school.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick to note that one star was 'missing' from the final routine on Saturday night as all the celebrities of the 2023 series reunited for one last performance.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left upset, as they claim that one of the show's finallists was "robbed" and should have been the one holding up the glitterball trophy. Saturday night's Strictly final saw Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola crowned as the series winners, after fighting off competition from Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier.

BBC Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood is known for being the show's panto villain so fans were left surprised after the 58-year-old appeared emotional during Saturday night's final.

Strictly star Layton Williams has broken their silence after losing out to Ellie Leach in the final on Saturday.

One of the Strictly Come Dancing judges looks 'set to be replaced' next year after fans issued a complaint saying it "drives me mad". Saturday night's (December 16) final saw Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas and Anton Du Beke on the judging panel for the last time this year.

Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier's true feelings about losing out on Strictly Come Dancing have been uncovered after fans' 'lovely' observation. The two actors and their dance partners both missed out on the 2023 title and Glitterball trophy to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola on Saturday night (December 16).

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left a little concerned for one of the show's professional dancers after an 'emotional' appearance during the final. Dianne Buswell made it to the end of the 2023 run of the BBC One dance contest with celebrity partner Bobby Brazier.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood is said to have been 'overwhelmed' during the 2023 final after a telling moment in which he tried to fight back tears. The latest run of the BBC One dance contest came to an end on Saturday night (December 16).

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola's 'real feelings' towards their win have been uncovered by a body language expert who has anaylsed their reaction following the Strictly Come Dancing final. The former Coronation Street star and her Italian dance partner emereged victorious on Saturday night (December 16).

Another series of Strictly Come Dancing has come to an end, with Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola being crowned the winners of the hit BBC One show and taking home the Glitterball trophy. The grand final took place on Saturday, 16 December, with hosts Tess Daly, 54, and Claudia Winkleman, 51, announcing the results of the final public vote of the series, with Ellie, 22, and Vito, 31, beating both Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier to the top spot. The fun didn't stop there however, as the entire cast of Strictly reunited and headed off to celebrate Ellie and Vito's win, as well as the end of another successful series, at the BBC show's wrap party.

Layton Williams has broken his silence after missing out on the Glitterball trophy at the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday, 16 December. The West End star, 29, returned to Instagram on Sunday, 17 December following the Strictly grand final and boozy afterparty. Layton, who competed with Nikita Kuzmin on the BBC One show, reposted a video from a fan to his Stories.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left distracted by Cher's performance during the final of the hit BBC show on Saturday, 16 December. Some show fans accused the 77 year old veteran singer of "miming" during her performance and weren't too happy about it, branding it 'disappointing'. Last night, during the final, which was won by Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola, Cher was there to sing her new Christmas song, DJ Play a Christmas Song.

Numerous Coronation Street stars have taken to social media to congratulate Ellie Leach on her Strictly Come Dancing win, after she and Vito Coppola lifted the Glitterball trophy. Ellie, 22, and Vito, 31, were crowned the champions of the 2023 series on Saturday, 16 December, after facing Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin, as well as Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell in the grand final.

Bobby Brazier's nan Jackiey Budden said his late mum Jade Goody would be looking down from heaven with pride after he reached the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday.The 20 year old actor and model was competing for the Glitterball trophy in the last show of the series with his professional partner Dianne Buswell. His mum Jade, who rose to fame after competing on Big Brother in 2002, tragically died from cervical cancer in 2009, when he was just five and his brother Freddie, 19, was four.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have been left with a demand over one of the show's professional dancers after he was linked to a 'missing' star during the 2023 finale. Giovanni Pernice was spotted back in the ballroom on Saturday night (December 16) as this year's BBC One dance contest came to an end.

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing were left divided when they got more than they bargained for during the show's grand final. On Saturday night (December 16) this year's run of the BBC One dance contest came to an end.

Strictly Come Dancing's live final on Saturday night was a tearful affair, as the celebs and their pro dance partners got emotional while performing together for the final ever time. Bad Education's Layton Williams, Bobby Brazier from EastEnders, and Ellie Leach from Coronation Street were all competing for the Glitterball Trophy with their pro dance partners, as they danced their final routines of the series, hoping to wow the judges and viewers at home.

The finale of Strictly Come Dancing 2023 provided more epic moments for the show's history books but fans think the show 'missed a trick'. The BBC One dance contest's 21st run came to an end on Saturday night (December 16) after another 13 weeks of celebrities and professional dancers performing week in, week out.

Strictly Come Dancing stars Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been announced as the winners of this year's 2023 series.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were not left impressed during the 2023 live final tonight after complaining about one thing just seconds into the show.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers have flooded social media with their reaction to Ellie Leach winning the 2023 series. The former Coronation Street star and her dance partner Vito Coppola lifted the Glitterball after an epic grand finale on Saturday night (December 16).

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left feeling 'sick' as they shared their complaints about an issue spotted before this year's winners were announced. After 13 weeks of dancing and dance-offs, Saturday night (December 16) marked the grand final of the BBC One dance contest.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have made a cheeky demand to Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola as they broke their silence on their spectacular win which saw Ellie make history as the youngest ever winner. It was an epic night on BBC One on Saturday (December 16) as the hit dance contest drew to a close for another year.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were left distracted just moments after Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were crowned this year's winners after they urged producers to "please check" on Ellie's family. The former Coronation Street star emerged victorious on Saturday night (December 16) alongside Vito.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said those in the ballroom appeared 'too chilled out' when Ellie Leach's 'life was risked' during the final. The former Coronation Street star made it to the end of the BBC One dance contest on Saturday night (December 16) with pro dance partner Vito Coppola.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola have been crowned the winners of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. Fans flocked to social media in their droves to have their say as the results were revealed by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on Saturday night (December 16) following a spectacular grand final.

Olly Alexander will represent the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024. The news was announced during the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday night.

Strictly Come Dancing fans have said it's 'not needed' as they made a complaint just seconds into the 2023 final. It was just Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier left in the competition as it reached its climax on Saturday night (December 16).

Strictly Come Dancing crowned Ellie Leach as the winner of this year's competition after fighting off competition from Layton Williams and Bobby Braier. As the viewers voted for their favourite dancers, the scores showed Layton and Nikita at the top of the leaderboard with a total of 119. They were closely followed by Bobby and Dianne who scored 117 while Ellie and Vito had a score of 115.

Strictly Come Dancing fans were quick off the mark on Saturday night (December 16) as the final got underway. After an incredible 13 weeks, we reached the end of the BBC One dance contest with Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier in the final alongside their professional dancers.

Amy Dowden has not been able to perform on Strictly Come Dancing this year as she underwent treatment for cancer. However, she reunited with her fellow professional dancers for an incredible opening routine in the final.The 33 year old joined finalists Nikita Kuzmin, Vito Coppola and Dianne Buswell, who are set to perform tonight with their respective celeb partners, Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier for a chance at winning the iconic Strictly glitter ball trophy. But it was Amy who made the grandest entry of all, looking stunning in a black and white maxi dress with a tulle skirt, black belt and a statement bow on the arm.

Nikita Kuzmin has been a huge hit with Strictly Come Dancing fans since joining the show in 2021 - and this year he's hotly tipped to go all the way and lift the glitterball trophy. In his third year on the show, the Ukraine-born dancer is part of this season's only same-sex couple with West End star Layton Williams.