Layton Williams says he’s thinking about the “bigger picture” amid Strictly Come Dancing backlash
Layton Williams has brushed off the naysayers after receiving online hate from conservative Strictly Come Dancing viewers. Since the premiere of the show’s 21st season, the Bad Education star and his partner, Nikita Kuzmin, have won the hearts of viewers with their incredible performances.
From their Grease-inspired Viennese waltz – which featured Williams in drag – to their stunning Cha Cha Cha that earned them the highest score of the series, the pair’s run has been nothing short of iconic.
But despite the heaps of praise he’s received from fans and the show’s judges, the beloved talent has also been subjected to online hate – with some bigoted viewers slamming his costumes, his partnership with Kuzmin and his West End experience.
Fortunately, Williams isn’t letting the hateful rhetoric get him down. Instead, he’s focusing on the positive impact his appearance has had on LGBTQIA+ viewers.
