Layton and his Strictly pro partner Nikita Kuzmin wowed judges this week with a quickstep set to 'Puttin’ On The Ritz'
Layton Williams says he has been 'overwhelmed' by trolling as he issued a reminder to people to 'be kind'. The actor is currently taking part in Strictly Come Dancing with professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin.
READ MORE: Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas 'incredible' at 63 as she shimmies backstage in just a shirtAhead of Sunday's show, Layton, who is from Bury, took to Twitter to thank his fans for their messages of support. But he revealed he had also been subjected to trolling which has left him feeling 'overwhelmed'.
It comes after Layton, who is known for performing in West End shows including Billy Elliot and Hairspray, faced backlash from Strictly viewers who suggested his previous dance experience may give him an unfair advantage in the competition. Layton addressed the criticism in a recent interview with Lorraine Kelly.
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