Strictly's Layton Williams breaks silence on 'heartbreak' of losing in final

Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin missed out on the Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball on Saturday night despite scoring a near-perfect 119 out of 120

Layton Williams has spoken out for the first time since losing out to Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach in the Strictly final on Saturday night.

Ellie became the youngest ever winner as she lifted the Glitterball with professional partner Vito Coppola, despite scoring the lowest on the judges' leaderboard. Layton and Nikita Kuzmin scored a near-perfect 119 out of 120, followed by Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell with 117. Ellie and Vito achieved 115, though the judges' scores are not taken into account during the final.

After enjoying the Strictly after-party - which continued until the early hours - Layton returned to Instagram to share a post from a devastated fan. In the post, the person had shared a photo of their young son in a glittery turquoise dress. They wrote: "A lot of heart break in our house today over the @bbcstrictly result. @lautonwilliams @nikita_kuzmin thank you from the bottom of our hearts for showing him that being fully, fabulously, unapologetically himself is to be celebrated."

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In response, Layton posted a heart and tearful emoji. He went on to share a photo of himself in a bubble bath as he held up a mug and wrote: "Aaaaannnd... Relax."

Meanwhile Dianne also spoke out after losing out in the final with a sweet message to EastEnders star Bobby as she hailed him as a "wonderful human". She added that the only competition that he had was with himself and that she was a "proud teacher".

Sharing a photo of them cuddling on the Strictly dancefloor surrounded by glitter, she wrote: "I used to be so obsessed with winning a sparkly trophy constantly thinking about that moment and what it would feel like ! But what I have realised dancing with this wonderful human is that the win and the sparkle is everywhere if you want it to be.

"Last night Bobby and I danced with so much joy passion and emotion that my heart was bursting with happiness and pride and there was our win ! Bobby's only competition in this show was himself he wanted to become a better dancer and a better professional and to help him achieve both those goals makes me a proud teacher.

"I am so grateful that I was the lucky one to be partnered with Bobs and I am so excited for his bright future ahead he is not just a real talent but a really lovely soul . Thanks for making me enjoy my dancing like I was a little girl again no fear no anxiety just love and passion for what I am able to do

"And finally a big congrats to the dream team @vitocoppola @ellielouiseleach you guys have brilliant from day one and are so deserving of it all ! Love you both very very much enjoy and relish in the moment ! And to the boys @nikita__kuzmin @laytonwilliams just wow what a powerful couple ! I would watch each week with my jaw dropped and just in awe of you both congrats to us all what a final."

Among those to comment on the post was former pro Oti Mabuse, who wrote: "Congratulations di Di!!!!!" While Kevin Clifton wrote: "You wete both wonderful last night. Be very proud of what u achieved."

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