TV Bosses Fighting Over Emotional Performances
Strictly stars Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams may have lost to Ellie Leach in the final, but TV bosses are still fighting over them after they moved the nation with their performances.
Documentaries About Their Lives
The finalists have already been approached by production companies who want to make documentaries about their lives, and an insider source said they are likely to spark a bidding war.
Bobby Brazier Pegged for Future TV Productions
Bobby Brazier has been pegged for future TV productions.
Layton Williams Being Scouted for a Documentary
Insider sources have also said Layton is being scouted for a documentary.
Emotional Tribute to Jade Goody
Bobby moved judges and audience members alike to tears with his emotional performance of a contemporary dance which he dedicated to his late mum, Jade Goody.
Layton Inspires Fans with Same-Sex Dance Partner
Layton also inspired a host of fans as he was out and proud throughout the series, choosing to be paired with a male dance partner.
Ideas for Documentaries
The Mirror has revealed some of the ideas being pitched for docs about the all-singing, all-dancing stars. Film companies have suggested exploring parental loss with Bobby, and examining the effect of homophobic online trolls with Layton.
Competition Between Terrestrial Channels
A source said: "Bobby and Layton haven’t just won the hearts of the public, they have caught the eye of TV bosses with their emotional journeys on Strictly. There is already competition between terrestrial channels and it’s likely to spark a bidding battle."
Recognition for Layton's Talents
Although a lot of Strictly fans were delighted for Ellie’s big win last night, some said that Layton was "robbed" of the trophy. Those viewers will be delighted to hear that his talents are being recognised and he is going to get more airtime.
Predicted £2million Opportunities for Bobby
Bobby has also been predicted to make £2million from West End and TV jobs after his appearance on the dance competition. The 20-year-old is tipped to join a travelogue show with his dad after the BBC admitted they are eyeing him up for the role.
Beeb Bosses Keen to Keep Bobby with the Corporation
A TV insider said: "From the start of Strictly, Beeb bosses realised that they had a serious star on their hands — and the fact that he made it to the final was a complete bonus. So they’re incredibly keen to keep him with the Corporation, not least because Bobby is seen as home-grown talent as he got his big TV break on EastEnders. Involving dad Jeff is also a smart idea as his profile has been raised enormously by appearing in the Strictly audience for the past three months. The bond between Brazier junior and senior is obvious to everyone and bosses are keen to tap into that."
