Layton and Nikita Paso Doble to Backstage Romance from Moulin Rouge! The Musical ✨ BBC Strictly 2023
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Nikita's soul needed Layton. Layton has just unleashed Nikita's creative brilliance, challenged him to deliver his best every week. It has been a real privilege to watch this partnership this year.
I completely agree. They're truly impressive. My intuition was spot on, and I have a good feeling about these two. I adore them. They are just WOW.😮👏🏾
Beautifully said!
Yassss❤❤
@@marvinraphaelmonfort8289 What do you mean by ship by the way I’m genuinely curious?
Totally agree ❤
That was perfection. I was screaming when Craig FINALLY lifted that 10 paddle. Layton, ignore the haters! You are unbelievable 10/10
Everyone knew he would get 40 this week.
No surprise Craigs favourites 😮
@@lindabiggs3905 Deservedly so.
People don't hate Layton, they just think he has a massive advantage over the other celebrities in that he has a musical theatre background, plus a number of years at various stage schools. It's a bit like putting a trained thoroughbred up against a cart horse in a competition and wondering why the thoroughbred won.
Layton does have an unfair advantage because of it's background
In all my 83 years and semi-professional dancer, I have never witnessed a Paso Doble performed to that standard by Layton & Nikita it was outstanding and mesmerising to watch, that was one in the eye for the negative haters, and thank you 🙏 Craig for finding your 10/10 paddle….I’m beginning to warm to you at last! 👏
Lovely words from obviously a lovely lady💐
It wont last🔟🔟🔟🔟 I mean.
He could not not get it out for this could he, It was sensational!!!!!!
@@sandragriffiths9692 I agree on both counts 👍
@@Sunflower-wq6re Thank you 🙏
One in the eye?? It's so unfair, he has so much experience in dance, he clearly has an advantage over the others with no experience....let's hope Ellie lifts that glitterati trophy as she Genuinely deserves it
STUNNING. And what a generous choreographer Nikita is. I may have to watch this one a few more times.
Well deserved perfect score.
Love it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I can’t stop replaying all their routines. They’re a one in a million partnership. Absolute Winners. Hands down.
@@karyne826 I so agree. I just wish they could win but don't feel hopeful with all the hate around. Glad the BBC has clearly allowed judges and Nikita also to talk about that finally, it's been going on since the start.
@@ericamacs3875 it will be a huge injustice if they don’t win. The best dancers on Strictly ever! 💕🤞
@@karyne826 agreed!
A well deserved 40. I would give an extra 10 for fighting the hate and negativity with positive energy and an extraordinary dance!
Agree!
There’s always haters but I think far more people love them and admire their exceptional talent.
Would like to think so. @@karyne826
I don't follow the extras surround the show. Why the hate for Layton? 🇧🇪
@@necoragha65
Unfortunately there is still a highly vocal minority here that still feeĺ same sex partners should not be allowed on the show. Added to that is the fact that Layton will not conform to gender stereotypes when it comes to makeup and clothes. Also, although minimal in comparison to the rampant homophobic attacks, there have been some racial attacks as well.
It's so sad that (finally) we've got to the point where we can encourage girls to do what they want (eg become an engineer, footballer, mechanic etc) and wear what they want but as soon as a boy does EXACTLY THE SAME THING, people still lose their sh*t over it.....
I didn’t realise how good a choreographer Nikita actually is.
Motsi was so right when she said Layton will leave his footprint on the show. We will talk about this partnership and watch these dances for many years to come. Such an incredible partnership - another comment said they have "unlocked something in each other" and that is just so spot on. I find them utterly mesmerising to watch.
Fabulous partnership.
They just SIZZLE don't they? An innovative, modern, passionate, defiant performance. The best way you can answer the haters is with your talent, Layton. I stand up and applaud you both. You need your own show❤
💯🎯🥇
Absolutely best pairing on strictly love them most of the others have performance backgrounds I only watch it to see there dance 💃 this and the argentine tango 🔥🔥
Layton does a routine that INCREDIBLE and all the comments are "fixed", "overmarked", "he wasn't that good", "bad technique", "he's got a unfair advantage" etc etc.
The hate this beautiful man gets is ridiculous, LEAVE HIM ALONE!! THAT WAS AMAZING!! HE DESERVED 40 AND I'M SO PROUD OF HIM!! 😍👏💕
I agree with you!
Could not agree more!
Well said actually. Completely agree with you. When you realise it, he’s actually a sweet person who wants to make the world proud and not only do it for his family but obviously for us too. Look I understand he has some backgrounds but the hate is getting tiresome. He’s such an inspiration once you get to know him more. Even when he said in the VT for his Couples Choice in Blackpool that every step he puts out there he does it for his mum. So he really is a nice guy and I love him. Shame he was in the dance off last week. So happy he got a 40. AT LAST!!
I agree with you 💯! These haters clearly aren't true lovers of dance.
He's a musical professional dancer of course he was going to get a 40 his day Job is literally danceing in musicals the show are fixing it for him to win even the contestants know this now which is why Nigel probably walked as he finally understood that the show is fixed for layton to win and he didnt want to be apart of a unfair show who have already decided thier winner we all know that graig hates bobby he never gives him a break he probely met bobbys mum ages ago and she wasn't nice to him so is now trying his hardest to find bad things about his dances ad revenge I am happy they all got through to next week but next weeks show the judges should just stand up and admit that the show is fixed for layton to win and apologize to the other celebrities and all moti cares about is layton I know for a fact if layton did his tribute to his mum the same as bobby did last week graig and moti would be crying thier eyes out and giving him 10s bobby did his dance last weel for his mum and straight away graig talked bad about the dance instead of giving him a break and you could tell moti was dying to talk bad about his dance but felt bad so talk nice about it instead both of them sat thier emotionless as long as layton wins they don't care about the other celebrities
Outstanding I mean the routine, execution, production, timing...just everything was Broadway worthy, let alone Strictly. Absolutely love them!!! This show will open so many more doors for Layton. Nikita is outstanding, if I was a celebrity I would love to be paired with him. Such passion in their performances, you can tell how much they enjoy it and how hard they work.
I didn’t think you could beat their Argentine tango. This is amazing. I’m again a breathless. Nikita allows his student to shine in such a selfless way and I adore his humility combined with his uninhibited passion for his profession. It’s beyond … these two dances the best on strictly ever but tango still takes my heart.
I agree. This paso was amazing, but that Argentine tango was something special. Would love to see it again as Judges choice..
My blood is boiling from how good that was absolutely fantastic
@@BelaughI agree I think this was clearly the best paso of the season but that Argentin tango was just on another level. It was the whole mood from what they were wearing to the lighting the song in fact im going to watch it again right now 😂
@thekid8224 Count me in! I adore this dance, but their Argentine tango is unparalleled. I'm just a sucker for Argentine Tango, and they truly outshine everyone else. Simply the best, better than all the rest.
I enjoyed the argentine tango too. I thought it was amazing. But this comes close to absolute perfection
To come back from the dance off and turn out a performance on this level and especially in the face of all the hate and negativity Layton has received is just amazing! Such a well deserved 40 for a wonderful partnership. One for the Strictly history books I think. 🔥🔥
its only negative as he has an unfair advantage due to age and experience.
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@@unasperanza9803
Several things here....And first off, I'm not going to deny that Layton is a pro dancer....
Firstly, when Motsi, mentioned 'all the negativity' it gave Nikita the freedom to call out the actual hate that Layton has been receiving over SM (And if you haven't seen it, count yourself lucky, some of it, even directed at his mother, has been beyond vile).
Right, back to Layton- yes he's a pro dancer, but he's a pro solo dancer, who actually only started training when he managed to get the role of Billy Elliot. Most pros start age 4/6 at the latest. He has never done either ballroom or Latin, so all the technicalities attached to these forms of dance, including dancing in hold are brand new to him.
Now onto the remaining competitors. Of those remaining, only Bobby may have no dance experience, and I'm not altogether sure about that...
Also, for the record, Nigel Harman has more musical theatre experience than Layton. And I believe he's due to go back on stage next year.
@@barbarawebb5782and Nigel hasn’t had any hate for doing musical theatre.
@@clairefrier2353
Exactly.....
The whole problem, in a nutshell, is that the people attacking Layton for his dance experience, are forgetting the whole point of Strictly which is that it is, and has always been ONLY a light entertainment show, not a formal dance competition. There have always been celebs with a wide variety of dance experience on the show to prevent it from becoming tedious in the extreme. The very first season had Claire Sweeney, an Italia Conti graduate just like Layton.
The final is decided purely by the public vote so the answer is simple, vote for who you want to win, just stop behaving like total dicks in the process - stop tearing down other contestants....
When ANYONE, regardless of their prior dance experience, agrees to be on the show, they should be commended, not attacked.
This season has brought out the very worst in some of the so called 'fans' of the show. There are so many things to worry about in the world, who takes part in Strictly is not one of them.
@@barbarawebb5782 I couldn’t agree with you more.
I honestly think this is the best dance I've ever seen on Strictly.
🎯💯
Don't be so stupid 🤣
_true but you should also watch Kelvin and Oti's showdance. And Danny and Oti's Samba_
same
Perfection!! Deserved more than 10s!! And seeing Nikita crying broke my heart… They don’t deserve all the hate! Best couple & partnership of this year’s strictly!! ❤❤
Best partnership ever 💕
Watching them both dance tonight was so emotional. The boys have been through so much together and they came back fighting!!! Watching Nikita cry made me sad to!! They have each other and the bond between them is very strong. Well deserved 40 Boys!!!!!!
100% agree ❤❤
@@serenaeveleigh4825 when was he crying? I missed that! I saw him mention the hate..
When Nikita started crying that got me too... He is so protective of Layton getting all the hate out there. Beautiful partnership, I don't think we are going to see another partnership as tight as this one on Strictly again folks 💕🔥🔥
this was everything. incredible choreo from nikita, you could see what it meant to him ♥️
EXHILARATING. Lakita was absolutely STUNNING here- perfect routine and execution
Haters when Layton doesnt dance as well as he normally does: “He should be better than that he’s a professional dancer wah wah wah”
Haters when Layton smashes it and finally gets a worthy 40: “Its not fair on the others he’s a professional wah wah wah”
The second hand embarrassment I get from those disgusting excuses of human beings that are still trolling Layton after being called out by Motsi is crazy. I thought we were better than this sadly not. Its just an entertainment show guys, all Layton wants to do is put a smile on peoples faces (as he and Nikita have said in many interviews), and nobody is forcing you to watch him. Everyone would be in a much better place if you would devote your energy to supporting your favourites rather than hating on everyone else. Have a great day everyone xxx
Amen 👏
Couldnt hve said better! Agree 100% x
Completely agree omg!
😂😂 you don't get it to you the whole show has been fixed for him to win and he knows it 😂😂
@@heatherlingard9444 You and your conspiracy theories again. If the show has been fixed for him to win tell me why he was in the dance off last week
I was so happy craig gave them 10. I cried a bit because Layton and Nikita are my favourite Strictly couple !
The best dance ever on strictly period!! Omg!! This is what strictly is all about.. pure entertainment!! Imagine being in the audiance watching this live... p/s: Nikita crying after the scores broke my heart..Means a lot for him as much as Layton! Keep up the amazing work Lakita xx❤❤
I couldn't agree more but I know myself I couldn't have been there live I wouldn't be able to contain myself. If saw layton dancing like this live I would be screaming 😂
Unbelievably PER-FECT!!!!! And I don’t care what people say about you Layton!!! Or me!!! You’re different, loud, proud and beautiful inside & out!!!! If people don’t like you then it’s THEIR PROBLEM! I absolutely adore you and in this vile vile world it’s GREAT to be different!!!! Love love love you Layton Layton Williams🕺🔥❤️🕺🔥❤️🕺🔥❤️
Ah, strictly is over and it's so good to be able to revisit lakita's dances! I think their Paso is now one of my faves.
That is how you come back with a BANG! Absolutely incredible routine, from the choreography, the production, to the performance itself. So happy they finally got that well deserved 40.
This is the most insane dance I have ever seen on strictly. Perfection!!
Layton and Nikita know how to give us a SHOW, and boy did they give us one tonight! No words in the English Dictionary can describe how good that was 🤩🤩
Professionals. That's a word
Professional dancers = makes 2 words to describe them.
@@oiooi6460 grow up
@@bellatricks6647you know you guys can just support your faves instead of leaving comments like this, right? Bring some positivity into this world ❤
@@Liamxroberts bore off
DANCE OF THE CENTURY DANCE OF THE MILLENNIUM IDC THIS WAS A WELL DESERVED 40!!! so so so happy for layton and nikita!!!
also anyone who says that this doesn't look like a paso is crazy because there's a lot of recognizable paso technique in there
@@jordoisthose people are bigots that read from their I'm a hater hand book.
This was truly breathtaking one of the best Paso Dobles EVER I got goosebumps watching this 10/10
Best dance of the season. Layton & Nikita’s partnership is first class. They bring something fresh and exciting every week. My winner anyway. ❤
A performance we will be speaking about for years to come.. hands down my fave routine ever. The most deserved 40!! Well done Layton and Nikita ❤
Link copied & pasted to my favourite Strictly moments ❤🙏🕊🥂
Can’t stop watching this, it’s just on repeat over and over
Literally
So mesmerising
Simply perfect 🤩👍🏻
Layton is back and he slayed
Just shows his strength of character after the disgraceful online hatred he is enduring.
We all love you Layton,onwards and upwards to the final ❤
Layton definitely deserved the 40 points he got tonight. He is so gifted. Regards from Ireland 🇮🇪 💚
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every time i watch them dance, i find myself in awe once more
Just phenomenal- probably the best dance I’ve ever seen on Strictly.
Can I just say Layton will be in the strictly records book, and Nikita well he’s done amazing too, a partnership to remember ❤🎉
This is how you come back from a dance off!!!! This was an absolute show stopper - totally deserved the 40!!!
One of the best performances of any series.
They're just magic ❤ the way I screamed when Craig got out his 10. Totally deserving of a 40 for this dance, and more for keeping the energy up despite the reactions from some fans.
They may not win, but they're absolutely iconic. In 5 years, people are still gonna be mentioning their dances--deservedly so.
OMG! I have already watched it over 20 times; the performance was THE show in its own rights; AMAZING!!!
Spectacular! Spectacular! Every single second of this performance is utterly phenomenal! One of the best dances in Strictly history.
They have been my favourites since day one. This was sheer perfection and flawless!!!. If there's any justice they'll win!!!.😊❤
Mesmerising is exactly the right word. This dance was off the richter scale. Layton, you are bound for super stardom!
Layton and Nikita, I still can't get enough of watching you dance together so I keep watching your videos a lot.❤❤
My boys did it, bringing it home just as I expected. Both men are quite the lookers. Fun fact: it's the first time a Paso got a 40 before the finals. Their chemistry surpasses anything I've seen in my chemistry class. Best partnership ever - a passionate dance invaded all senses. I screamed; that perfect score was long overdue! 🥵😜
LITERALLY’ was smiling THROUGHOUT
This. Was. EPIC!
I could not look away. Sta there on the edge of my seat with my mouth hanging wide open. Watched it like 10 times just to take in all the details…. Per dancer that is. Their facial expressions. The fire and smouldering looks. Their stance. The shaping…. Absofuckinfpglutely breathtaking and droolworthy. Now THIS was Slaying it.
@@CPMV71 I've been watching it at x0.5 speed :D
@@TigerPrawn_what an excellent idea 💡🎉
@@TigerPrawn_ I did this and it also a great way to say an errors people been moaning about, which there was none. Thanks for this clever idea.
I usually find myself watching the professionals when they are dancing with the celebrities. When Layton and Nikita dance together I can't decide who to watch. They both look like professionals. The choreography and the hard work has produced the most amazing Paso doble. I cannot believe that anyone could give out hate towards them. The are superb. Well deserved 40.
They are both professionals, which is why the show has moved away from its roots.
@@colinfenn9866 spot on 👍
Ridiculous comment. Nigel Harman has more dance theatre experience, but then, he is acceptable to a conventional norm, isn't he? And there seems to be a rather brilliant ex tennis player doing rather well too, so every extreme of experience is doing well this year. It all comes down to character at the end of the day. @@colinfenn9866
Totally he has been a musical star since 14 where you sing and dance for a living .Now ellie or Anabel who have never danced before are the true spirit of strictly.@@colinfenn9866
Like you I usually find myself watching the professional dancer, but when I notice I’m watching the celebrity, it’s usually a sign that they are exceptional and I can relax and enjoy them too. And that’s when I have to go to TH-cam and watch again.
INSANE!! I'll forever remember this dance, the first 40!! Can't believe its taken this long, but it was the right dance for the first one!! 🤩
MY oh MY Am obsessed!!!!!!! How can anyone not like Layton and Nikita. They are the best ever!!!!!!❤❤
Amazing talent, absolutely sensational Layton! You just knock this competition into a different league! Congratulations to you and Nikita! The wow factor and more!
Never rooted for someone more. Screamed when he got that 40. Long overdue but so deserved. Their chemistry is insane. Nikita will never have another experience like this. Well done for keeping going through all the hate. Amazing xx
Couldn’t agree more I’m so happy they have built a close bond, and will be in each others lives for good 👍🏾.
What a fantastic partnership 👏 😀 it's been amazing to watch all their dance routines have been breathtaking ❤️ 😍 love you guys you are true stars 🌟 and I'm still watching now now 😊
Credit to the band, production & the amazing singers! Id easily pay to watch something like that live!! It was that good!! Well done Lakita. ❤❤
Possibly my favourite dance I've ever seen on the show. Backing him to win 100% ❤
This paso doble was spellbinding. It honestly blew me away! Astonishing. The quality of the paso content was sublime. The choreography from Nikita was truly phenomenal as well really made this dance the choreography. Everything about it was SPECIAL 🤩❤ WHAT A WAY to bounce back after being in the dance off last week too! Well done Layton 👏👏 btw the trolls will NEVER EVER win #TeamLakita all the way
Layton my winner 🥇 I always look forward to what he is going to do next. Layton and Nikita are outstanding …
Saw them perform it at the strictly tour in birmingham ,amazing !!!
So many hateful people on here!! Again he doesn’t have ballroom experience only theatre experience. It’s almost like homophobia to this very talented performer and all the hate he receives. The bbc asked him to join this show give credit where credit is due. Ellie and Nigel have both done theatre and dance and for all the crap Layton as been through he deserves to win. Do people know the hurt it causes certain people with there horrible comments which can drive some people to do horrible things. But thank goodness he’s a strong character.
Exactly he is a strong character ❤ He's too damn talented to let them knock his confidence. Craig tried & failed 😆 Halleujah x
Wow no comparison to any of the other routines tonight. He said he worked really hard to get it right and come back strong! Your hard work shows ! Absolutely brilliant!
I DID A STANDING OVATION IN MY LIVING ROOM!!! SUCH A WELL DESERVED 40 LOVES!!!!
In all the excitement I forgot to say that I'm so glad it was a song from the stage musical because Moulin Rouge The Musical is such a new musical on stage, that's what makes this even more great ❤
*edit*
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton got to watch this live in the studio, I have never been more envious of a celebrity couple ever 😂❤
I did a standing ovation too! The 40 was well worth the wait! 🎉
I screamed the word "YES" like 500 times in a space of a minute. When the music changed and they suddenly started dancing to toxic I looked around (no one was there I was alone) and I gasped for air I couldn't believe what I was watching the excitement was too much
As I saw the Strictly Tour this year I can now actually say I saw this danced live in an arena and oh my gosh! it was actually better live and I can't believe they manged to make that happen because it was already perfect! 😭
@@emmybm15 ohhh my days I can imagine it was amazing to watch live
🎉 Salutations from coastal Mississippi. This performance gave me goosebumps. Favourite song and performance was on point. Dancing with the Stars WILL never allow this
Probably one of the best dances I’ve ever seen on Strictly!
slay slay slay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely brilliant, they were totally perfect, tonight for me they have won the competition, Nikita is a fantastic choreographer, I love watching them, what a brilliant partnership, thank you.❤
An absolute astronomical performance and comeback from last week. It oozes fire, determination and fighting spirit that you both possess. What I saw tonight are qualities of a champion that will not let setbacks and haters stop one from believing in oneself and being true and authentic. I’ve never seen Nikita perform like this. Him and Layton are on 🔥🔥🔥. They truely deserved the perfect score 🔟🔟🔟🔟 Well done and proud of you guys. Your mum and grandparents must be so so proud of you. Ignore the haters and dance for your love ones and fans
Theyd be such worthy champions ❤
Sensational. For me this was the only dance worthy of being in musicals week, great production, music, dancers, soloist and backing dancers as well. And it felt very modern compared to other "traditional" numbers. Craig knows very well what he's doing when he withholds the 10, it makes it more intense and sweeter when he finally whips it out.
and you can tell he bloody loves whipping it out too
Motsi's inability to stop cheering was what we all felt after that. Absolute perfection
Facts I was screaming on top of lungs that was such a joy to watch
Motsi feels it and she is very fair with her comments👌🇬🇧
Layton is so beautiful at 1:17 I just paused it here. Truly a beautiful person.
I would be happy for Ellie to win but I will be in floods of tears if Layton manages to get it. He has worked so so so hard. The mental resilience he must have to put two fingers up to the haters and keep going and smashing it every week. What an incredible person. ❤❤❤ I will be voting for him.
He truly deserves to win, particularly for his remarkable resilience and unwavering authenticity despite facing considerable adversity.
Quite simply there will NEVER be anything like this on Strictly again. Layton and Nikita are perfection, their dancing is on another level from others.
Layton comes across as such a humble guy he deserves no hate he deserves love and respect for bringing his amazing talent to the floor for our entertainment.
Why can't people just accept he is just bloody well talented beyond belief. I love him.❤
I am not a Leyton fan but when I watched this on the night I was so annoyed that it was so good. Absolutely briliant job and kudos to Nikita for creating a unique routine and performance.
I feel truely sorry for empty, lonely and sad lifes of people who sit in their bedrooms and generate hatred and negativity all day long . Wonderful dancing Layton and Nikita ❤
This is the first time in strictly history that someone scored a 40 after being in the dance off the previous week. That dance was dynamic, dramatic and spectacular. 👏
Nope, Karim got a 40 after being in the dance off the previous week
🤸🏾♀️🤸🏾♀️👏🏽👏🏽😍😍 No question. A 40 score is written all over this heartstopping performance. They are both blossoming through this brilliant partnership. Brava.
I promise you i couldn't have watched this live i wouldnt have been able to stay in my seat with all my excitement. My lungs hurt from all the screaming i just did because lord have mercy that was sensational. I mean honestly it was just a joy to watch, i screamed "YES" like 500 times in a space of a min.
That was the dance of the season. He's for sure going to win the whole thing. Best Paso Doble in Strictly. And he finally gets the scores he deserves. 10/10
I feel it too, as he should.
It definitely was- but I with Nigel’s departure, I have a feeling the voting turnout per contestant is still going to be stark. We shall see though- only a fortnight left ;’(
Sadly he won't but he deserves it for sure, an absolute dream to watch. Layton & Nikita my winners all the way
Without a doubt @@pennyandfishy7241 !
The fact in the comments people can't decide whether layton's paso doble or Argentin tango was the best speaks volumes. I don't actually have words for how good that was just wow
Their best dance so far, beyond brilliant!👏👏👏👏
Absolutely spectacular! Absolutely love this partnership you could see what it meant to the both of them. This was also one of the only performances where I actually enjoyed the extra dancers thought they fit right into the routine perfectly!
I love this pair very entertaining.
From the netherlands, goosebumps! As former wheelchair dancer i love the paso! And this one! Rocked it!
Score - *100000000/10* 😍😍😍
Ok I've given quite a few 10's to Layton, so there is not quite a number to describe this because I can't quite remember pi 😂 BEST PASO EVER ON STRICTLY!!! His spins are my roman empire this season, a return of the splits, he put those backing dancers to the test in the side by side, he took banana position to the next level, incredible shaping and striding. So much details everywhere honestly watching Layton & Nikita once is unjustifiable, because there's too much to enjoy on a first watch to process it's that good. What Motsi said is so true and powerful, the hate they recieve is awful and I'm just glad all the Layton lovers get to see his strengthened magic improved every single week. If they aren't in the final it's a shambles, and THANK YOU CRAIG 🔟🔟🔟🔟 🎉🎉🎉 🙌🏼🙌🏼👏🏻👏🏻
Nikita and Layton are a creative match made in heaven....... they have to win ❤🎉❤🎉
I have difficulty in accepting (!) the given "fact" that for whatever reason Layton is on the receiving end of so much negativity from people and in my perception not even to do with his dancing skills. Layton, to me, is one of the butterflies of nature making our species so much more colourful by being pure without any harm to anyone, and we should be cherishing this.
They have been my favorite since day one. As a LGBTQ man from Nebraska it's so amazing to see representation!!!. Layton is brilliant. And Nikita is an amazing teacher and professional. Plus Nikita is one sexy man
Absolutely phenomenal!! You're a star Layton, not only you're an excellent dancer, and actor, but you're also a fantastic, and humble human being! I simply adore you darling! I can't wait to see you again here in London, on a West End stage! ❤
You were stunning tonight Layton. Don't ever stop being yourself. ❤
This and the AT are now my favourite dances from the show ever ❤️🔥💜
Layton and Nikita, your hard work paid off tonight and you finally have your 40. Absolutely outstanding performance. I loved it!💖🔥🔥🔥
I’m still emotional right now tbh 😭 I’m really really proud of them. This dance was AMAZING AND PERFECT. I will say it again and again their partnership is really really insane.
FINALLY, THEY GOT 40 !!! DESERVED 💗
I agree 💯. They need to win too. Thanks for keeping us informed about Lakita's interviews. You deserve more subscribers. Keep up the great work! 😊
Proud of them 🤣
@@rebelhenz awww thank you !!! ❤️ I should have starting posting earlier but I’m just so occupied so I couldn’t 😭
Wow what a performance, it was exceptional!! You both defently slayed the house down tonight!!! You boys bring the best out of each other and Nikita the cheography was on point!!! Well deserved 40!!! I have a great feeling a bout you two!!!!! Love you both❤️❤️😘😘😍😍
FINALLY. THE RIGHTFULLY DESERVED 40!!!! 🎉🎉🎉. Thank you Craig. I see you found your 10 paddle then. If you hadn’t given this the highest score I would’ve been phoning you about 1am and having that little chat… what a performance. So happy for him. So intense. Connection and Paso Doble content. Pure artistic talent right there. Nikita is on fire. Don’t get me wrong Layton is fabulous but Nikita is HOT HOT HOT 🔥🔥🔥. Loved loved LOVED this dance and should be getting more 10s more often. 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
My blood pressure would not have handled Craig giving them a lower score 🤣 there's only so much injustice I can take 🤬
our scores:
me: 10
diya: 10
kelsey: 10
owen: 10
40/40 (third of the series)
motsi took the words right out of my mouth, so glad they finally addressed the ridiculous hate he’s getting instead of pretending nothings happening. i wasn’t expecting THAT at all. it was a full paso doble but mixed with elements from the musical- perfectly balanced choreography. so deserving of the 40 and hopefully this takes them straight into the final.
People saying it wasn’t a paso doble obviously had a swig of something, other than the splits the whole thing was paso doble
@@Liamxroberts people parrot the same comment because it sounds good. But I’ve yet to hear anyone point out which part of the routine (aside from brief interactions with backing dancers at beginning and end) wasn’t paso.
Finally I found you, after watching this you were the first person I wanted to talk to lol. Firstly 6th judge here I've decided to join the squad and of course it was a 10 from me. The fact people are tossing between laytons paso doble and Argentin tango says it all. I don't care if layton doesnt win he was the best this year due to his brillant performances but for also coming out week after week to a disgusting bigoted public. Absolutely amazing 👏🏿
I saw a dance person saying this was more Paso Doble than Ellie's was a quickstep. But I doubt the haters will acknowledge that one at all!
@@thekid8224 It just shows how little people know that they can't tell the difference between the moves. It's just easier to repeat the narrative of other haters "they're all the same", "they're all show dances" rather than identify the portion of the dance that was not actually correct for that discipline. At least, any more so than any off the other contestants include an element of "faff" in their routines.
The fact that he has not scored 10s every dance goes to show that Layton being a dancer does not give quite as much advantage as some people think. These dances are new disciplines for him, and he has not been able to master the techniques of all the various dances very succesfully despite his best efforts (the judges have also been marking him very strictly due to his capability, which is fair).
This was not the first 10-worthy dance of the series, either by him or by another contender (Ellie should also have had a couple), but Craig holding back until now has made it even more dramatic, so it's good telly. I've read the comments of the pro dancers too. They all agree with the perfect 40.
I dont think strictly will ever witness a couple like this again, both of them thrilling to watch , this couple deserve the trophy , vote vote vote for these guys x
Thrilling is the word. Each performance is a treat. Amazing partnership, amazing talent.
Unbelievable! These two deliver such incredible routines and finally got their well-overdue 40. Simply the best Strictly will ever see.
Yup love;y to see two professionals dancing .
@unasperanza9803 he's never done Paso before and learned that in a few days. Ballroom & Latin are an entirely different skill set to his previous experience. He's an incredibly gifted and talented performer and Strictly would have been a mediocre borefest without him this year.
I AM SO HAPPY THAT LAYTON AND NIKITA HAD A 40 OUT OF 40 FOR THEIR PASO DOBLE. IT WAS FABULOUS, IT WAS AMAZING. I COULD WATCH THEM DANCE ALL DAY, EVERYDAY.
❤ Perfection, every moment of it. Cant get enough, every week they deliver. Please can someone give them their own show a Broadway or West End production. Oh the joy ❤
The best dance I ever seen ...I have watched this performance so many times since yesterday and it gets more exhilarating,the more u watch it ...omg the pair of them deserve to win strictly ...x
Absolutely agree. Its magical!! They need to win! ❤❤
Best dance of the series!
As a side note, during their side-by-side, I felt that Layton was displaying more flair, drama, and showmanship than Nikita. Goes to show that Nikita was really choreographing to Layton's strengths!
They should win without doubt, amazing pairing, wonderful routine
Simply fabulous!
Yes 40 at last! That was amazing and I love Nikita's choreography.
I can't get enough of them dancing together. I'm so proud of you, Layton and Nikita.❤❤
I am glad they mentioned the relentless hate Layton has been getting and that it can't be easy staying strong when you are faced with that every week.
OMG !! Just woooooooow!!!! Thats was on a different level!!! You guys must win!!! THE BEST!!!! ❤❤❤❤