Craig Revel Horwood hints at his pick for Strictly Come Dancing winner

The judge expresses admiration for Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin's dance skills

Craig Revel Horwood, one of the judges on Strictly Come Dancing, revealed his thoughts on the final couples in an interview on Good Morning Britain. He particularly commended Layton Williams and his professional partner Nikita Kuzmin, praising their dazzling Charleston routine. Craig described their performance as "absolutely fantastic" and emphasized their equal talent and ability. He also acknowledged the challenging nature of the dance and the partnership required to execute it successfully.

Who will take home the glitter ball trophy?

During the interview, Craig was asked to predict the winner of this year's Strictly. While he commended Bobby Brazier and Ellie Leach, he admitted that any of the couples could clinch the trophy. He also mentioned that he hasn't given Ellie a perfect score yet, but his scores don't count in the final. Craig expressed confusion over the necessity of scoring in the final, suggesting that it is primarily for the audience's guidance.

Backlash over Layton's dance experience

Craig's candid comments on Layton and Nikita's equal talent sparked controversy among some fans. They argued that as a professional dancer, Nikita should be more skilled than Layton. However, Layton and Nikita are currently the second favorites to win the competition, with former Corrie star Ellie Leach in the lead. Layton has also faced backlash and fix allegations due to his previous theater experience, but he has chosen to rise above the negativity and focus on his performances.