Strictly's Nikita Kuzmin has hinted at problems in Layton Williams' relationship with his secret boyfriend, as he fought back tears.
Layton's secret boyfriend is actor James Harper
The pair like to keep their relationship private
After each couple danced their second routine, Claudia Winkleman asked the celebrity's pro why they should be in the final three.
When it came to Layton, his pro partner Nikita was choked up from the beginning, especially as they had just received a perfect score of 40 for their incredible Charleston.
With his arm around him, he said: "Ooh an emotional question and I'm already an emotional girl.
"I know he makes it seem easy but you are the most hard working person I've been in the room with.
"You try to bring joy to everyone no matter what happens outside or what happens in your personal life, which I'm not going to go into that. You always bring joy."
Nikita teared up as he looked at Layton and continued: "But especially….I see you cry you're making me cry…but you make me shine with how much you are shining."
As he struggled to get his words out, he continued: "Honestly you're one of my best friends and this is just so special, I would love to have my first final with you."
Because Nikita hinted at problems in Layton's "personal life" fans were instantly concerned.
Taking to X – formerly Twitter – to discuss the situation, one wrote: "What did Nikita mean about Layton's personal life? Genuine question #Strictly."
Another added: "Hope everything is ok with Layton and his man!"
A third tweeted: "Nikita is such a precious little human and we don't deserve him!"
HOAR previously revealed that Layton was in a relationship with a secret boyfriend.
The Bad Education star is dating bar owner and actor James Harper.
The couple met at Glastonbury and hit it off and spent James' birthday together earlier this month bathing in wine at a spa in London.
A source said: "James has been by Layton's side all through Strictly.
"He even travelled to Blackpool to watch him perform there. They are obviously made for each other."
James is a fellow actor, having starred on stage previously and now also owns and runs a deli and bar in London.
Nikita and Layton danced two routines in a bid to get to the final
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