Former Pro Dancer Speaks Out
Former Strictly professional dancer Robin Windsor has criticized fans of the show for bullying contestant Layton Williams. Windsor, who appeared on the BBC dance contest between 2010 and 2013, took to social media to express his frustration with the treatment of Williams.
Accusations of Bullying
Williams has faced criticism throughout his time on Strictly regarding his level of dance experience prior to joining the show. This has led to an influx of hateful messages directed towards him. Robin Windsor, however, has come to Williams' defense, stating that the negative comments constitute bullying.
Call for Kindness
Robin Windsor called out the trolls and urged them to show kindness towards Layton Williams. He questioned why people are not being more compassionate and reminded them of the importance of being kind.
High Scores and Controversy
Layton Williams, who is partnered with Nikita Kuzmin, has received consistently high scores on the show. He is the only contestant to have achieved a perfect score of 40 twice. However, there have been claims that some of his fellow contestants are frustrated with his inclusion in the competition due to his background as a professional dancer.
Uneven Playing Field
A source revealed that some contestants feel there is an unfair advantage for Layton Williams because of his dance experience. They argue that this goes against the spirit of the show and diminishes the chances of other contestants winning.
