Craig Revel Horwood expressed his admiration for Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin's performance on Good Morning Britain, just one day before the Strictly Come Dancing final. The judge praised their dazzling Charleston dance and described them as being equal in talent. He also discussed the other couples in the final, including Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, and Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola. Despite some viewer backlash, Layton and Nikita remain strong contenders for the glitter ball trophy.
Craig's praise for Layton and Nikita's performance
Craig Revel Horwood couldn't contain his excitement as he talked about Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin's Charleston dance on Good Morning Britain. He described it as "absolutely fantastic" and praised their synchronization and ability to perform difficult moves. Craig also highlighted the equal talent and partnership between Layton and Nikita.
Predictions for the final
When asked about the potential winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Craig admitted that it could be any one of the final couples. He praised Bobby Brazier for his progress throughout the competition and Ellie Leach for her spectacular performances. However, Craig hasn't given Ellie a perfect score yet and mentioned that his scores don't count in the final. He also shared his thoughts on the purpose of scoring, stating that it's just to provide guidance for the audience.
Backlash and controversy
Not all fans were pleased with Craig's comments, particularly regarding his praise for Layton and Nikita. Some viewers criticized the judges for ignoring synchronization issues in their performance. Others questioned whether it was fair to pair two trained dancers together, as Layton has a background in musical theatre. Despite the backlash, Layton and Nikita are considered the second favorite to win the competition.
Controversy surrounding Layton's dance experience
Layton Williams has faced bullying and backlash from fans due to his level of dance experience. The West End star, known for his roles in Everybody's Talking About Jamie and Billy Elliot, has been targeted with hateful messages since joining Strictly Come Dancing. The BBC has been accused of "fixing" the competition by pairing him with a professional dancer.
