BBC Strictly star Layton Williams to teach dance lessons after row over experience

The Bad Education actor missed out on the Glitterball trophy

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams is set to teach dance lessons after missing out on the Glitterball trophy. The actor was accused of having an unfair advantage on the series following a stint on the West End in musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie.

He was also part of the stage adaptation of Billy Elliot in 2007.But the star lost out to Coronation Street star Ellie Leach as she became the youngest-ever winner of Strictly with professional partner Vito Coppola.

Layton and Nikita Kuzmin scored a near-perfect 119 out of 120 from the judges in the final, but they lost out in the public vote. And after the final last weekend, Layton and his dance partner Nikita Kuzmin revealed they would be teaching some dance classes, The Mirror reports.

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'Dance with Lakita' classes are set to take place in Glasgow. There will be two classes available on January 27, one for adults and one for children. Although tickets cost a hefty £50, a percentage will go to charity.

Earlier this week, Layton shared a black and white snap of himself and Nikita hugging on Instagram. "That’s the prize right there. congratulations guys on the most amazing partnership ever on Strictly," one fan commented.

"It really was so inspiring to witness the art you made together each week." A second said: "Will miss seeing you guys slay the house down every week! you’ve brought so much joy and pride to so many people! you should be so proud of yourselves."

A third added: "I could watch you two every day for the rest of my life and never get bored. Please keep dancing together". Another said: "What a gorgeous friendship you guys have - loved every single dance!".