Strictly Come Dancing’s crew ‘are struggling to film Layton Williams due to star’s revealing rehearsal attire’

The Strictly Come Dancing crew are reportedly ‘struggling’ to film Layton Williams on the show due to his ‘revealing’ clothes.

The actor, 29, who has received heaps of praise on his Movie Week dance by viewers on Saturday, has allegedly been told to cover up more instead of wearing skimpy clothes.

But despite being slammed by the crew for his choice of outfits, Layton is continuing to serve his usual looks.

According to The Mirror, he said: ‘I keep getting told by the camera crew to wear more clothes.

‘In the training room, they’re like “We’re seeing a lot of things.” But this is how I feel comfortable. I’ve got my jock strap on, it’s the BBC.

Slammed: The Strictly Come Dancing crew are reportedly ‘struggling’ to film Leyton Williams on the show due to his ‘revealing’ clothes

Impressive: The actor, 29, who has received heaps of praise on his Movie Week dance by viewers on Saturday, has been told to cover up more instead of wearing skimpy clothes

‘But everything is nice and tight and together.’

MailOnline have contacted Strictly Come Dancing for a comment. 

On Saturday Layton and his professional dance partner Nikita Kuzmin danced the Viennese Waltz to There Are Worse Things I Could Do from Grease.

Layton dressed in drag as he sported a bright pink top, inspired by Grease’s Pink Ladies, and a black skirt for the ballroom dance.

His vibrant shirt had ‘Rizzo’ stitched across the front as he got into character as the iconic character from the smash hit 1978 movie.

Meanwhile, Nikita, 25, opted for an all-black outfit and styled his locks in a 70s quiff as he channeled John Travolta’s Danny Zuko. 

Reacting to Layton’s costume, viewers took to X – formerly known as Twitter – to heap praise on him for dancing in drag and described the moment as ‘iconic’.

One wrote: ‘Layton is drag!!! Iconic! In Love #Strictly,’ and another said: ‘Yes to drag on #Strictly. Leyton is incredible.’

A third tweeted: ‘Layton was A-MA-ZING,’ and a fourth said: ‘We love you Layton!’

Incredible: Strictly Come Dancing viewers heaped praise on Layton Williams as he danced in drag for Movie Week on Saturday, but fumed over the judges’ ‘picky’ scoring

In character: His vibrant shirt had ‘Rizzo’ stitched across the front as he got into character as the iconic character from the smash hit 1978 movie

Some viewers also criticised the ‘picky’ judges for not giving Layton enough points, after the dance number secured him and Nikita just 28 points out of 40.

It comes after Layton topped the leaderboard with 36 points during week two, after nabbing 29 points during the first week. 

Commenting on the scores, one said: ‘Layton was done DIRTY with those scores.’

Another wrote: ‘Giving Layton & Zara the same score… makes sense Anton,’ and a third added: ‘HOW has anton just given Layton the same score as he gave Angela, PLEASEEEE someone explain that to me.’

Last week, Layton was the glowing star of Strictly’s second live show as he made history scoring 36 points.

STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: WHO ARE THE CONTESTANTS?

Angela Rippon

Age: 78 

Profession: Journalist 

Angela says: ‘Having been a fan of Strictly since day one, and as a former presenter of Come Dancing, this will be quite an adventure for me. A scary one, considering I’m about to be 79. But I’m looking forward to the challenge, and perhaps being able to learn to dance the Argentine Tango.’

Amanda Abbington

Age: 49

Profession: Actress

Amanda says: ‘I’m thrilled to have been asked to do Strictly. I’m actually really shy and self-conscious so this will be a great opportunity for me to overcome those things.’

Layton Williams

Age: 28

Profession: Actor

Layton says: ‘Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in THE most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!’

 Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Age: 53

Profession: Journalist

Krishnan says: ‘I’m surprised, delighted and slightly confused to find myself taking part in Strictly on the basis of ‘You only live once!’ I can’t wait to start learning to dance, but I am slightly worried about my general decrepitude.’

Eddie Kadi

Age: 40

Profession: Comedian and radio presenter

Eddie says: ‘WOW. Anyone who knows me, understands that music and dance is so important and central to who I am. I’m so unbelievably proud and honoured that Strictly and the BBC have asked me to join the 2023 Team. I promise you, I’m going to give it everything I’ve got. This is going to be a VIBE.

Angela Scanlon

Age: 39

Profession: TV presenter

Angela says: ‘I’m not particularly fit, I’ve no idea how my pelvic floor is going to react to this dancing. I’ve never done any dances apart from drunken jiving at a wedding!’ 

Zara McDermott 

Age: 26

Profession: Documentary maker and former Love Island star

Zara says: ‘I am so excited to be joining the world of Strictly! I grew up watching it every year with my nan and she was the biggest Strictly fan. We would dance around the house and I have such fond memories of that time in my life.’

Adam Thomas 

Age: 34 

Profession: Actor and presenter

Adam says: ‘I can’t dance to save my life but I’m buzzing to learn and have a good laugh with my pro. Get me on that dance floor…I can’t wait!’

Nikita Kanda 

Age: 27

 Profession: Radio and TV presenter

Nikita says: ‘I can’t believe I’m going to be on Strictly. This is a dream come true. I’m still pinching myself. I don’t think it will properly sink in until I step onto the dancefloor. I can’t wait to get glammed up and get out there. Throw the glitter on me!’

Ellie Leach 

Age: 22

Profession:  Coronation Street star

Ellie says: ‘It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!! It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!’

Jody Cundy 

Age: 44

Profession:  Paralympic champion 

Jody says: ‘I’m looking forward to the challenge and pushing myself way out of my comfort zone, especially as I’m always last onto the dance floor. Can’t wait to get stuck in, bring on the glitter and sequins.’

Bobby Brazier 

Age: 20

Profession:  EastEnders star and model 

Bobby says: ‘I’m so excited to be part of the Strictly line up, I can’t wait to start training like a professional dancer and adding a few moves to my locker. I’m looking forward to performing in-front of everyone.’

Nigel Harman 

Age: 49 

Profession:  Actor

Nigel says: ‘I’m amazed, excited, and terrified to be doing Strictly. As an armchair fan of the show I have watched in awe as people have twirled and gyrated across the screen. And now it’s my turn…..gulp!’

Annabel Croft 

Age: 57 

Profession:  Broadcaster and ex tennis player

Annabel says: ‘I have always loved watching Strictly and can’t quite believe I’m going to be part of this magical show – swapping tennis balls for glitter balls and looking forward to finding some joyfulness in the process.’

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