Strictly Come Dancing Finalist Layton Williams Defends Against Criticism

Despite facing trolling over his previous dance experience, Williams has reached the grand final, emphasizing his journey is not defined by critics.

Layton Williams, a finalist on Strictly Come Dancing, has faced criticism and trolling due to his previous dance experience, but insists it does not define his journey on the show.
Williams, who has performed in West End musicals, has defended his participation, stating he's not the first contestant with previous dance experience and won't be the last.
His dance partner, Nikita Kuzmin, has defended Williams, emphasizing the hard work they've put into the choreography which is different from what Williams has done before.
Despite the criticism, Williams has made it to the final of the competition, and has been praised for his performances, including a perfect score for his Paso doble in Musicals Week.
The Strictly Come Dancing grand final will take place on Saturday, December 16.