Strictly Come Dancing finalist Layton Williams has broken his silence after losing to winner Ellie Leach in an emotional final. Some fans called the final a "fix" due to the judges' scoring. While Layton received two perfect scores of 40, Ellie only received one and did not top the leaderboard. However, others believed that Layton was robbed of the victory despite his high scores. Layton took to Instagram to show that he is unfazed by the controversy, posting a picture of himself enjoying a cup of tea in a bubble bath with the caption "Aaaaannnnd…Relax."
Defending his background
Layton, who danced with pro dancer Nikita Kuzmin, has faced criticism throughout the competition for his stage background, with claims that he had an unfair advantage. However, Layton expressed confusion over the backlash, stating that he is not the first person with a performing background to compete on the show. He emphasized his commitment to delivering a high level of performance and exceeding expectations.
An emotional win for Ellie
Coronation Street star Ellie Leach emerged as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing, paying tribute to her pro partner Vito Coppola. She credited him with changing her life and whispered a heartfelt message to him after their victory. Vito was visibly moved by Ellie's words, describing her as the shining diamond and the embodiment of Strictly.
Overall, the Strictly final was filled with both controversy and emotion, as fans debated the fairness of the judges' scoring and celebrated Ellie's well-deserved win.
