Emotional moment
During last night's big semi-final on Strictly Come Dancing, professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin hinted at issues in celebrity contestant Layton Williams' relationship with his secret boyfriend. The emotional moment came after the pair delivered two impressive performances.
Tribute and tears
After their second routine, host Claudia Winkleman asked Nikita why Layton deserved a spot in the final three. Overwhelmed with emotion, Nikita struggled to speak and fought back tears. He praised Layton's hard work and ability to bring joy to others, mentioning that Layton always shines. The dancer referred to Layton as one of his best friends and expressed his desire to reach the final with him.
Concern among fans
Nikita's mention of Layton's "personal life" raised concerns among viewers. Many took to social media to express their worries and hope that everything is okay with Layton and his secret boyfriend.
A secret relationship
According to The Celeb Report, Layton Williams is in a relationship with James Harper, an actor and bar owner. The couple met at Glastonbury and recently celebrated James' birthday together. James has been incredibly supportive of Layton throughout his Strictly journey, even traveling to Blackpool to watch him perform. Sources describe them as being perfect for each other.
Final stretch
Nikita and Layton delivered two captivating performances in their quest to make it to the final of Strictly Come Dancing. The show airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.
