{"id":36709,"date":"2023-09-11T08:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T06:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1886493"},"modified":"2023-09-11T12:54:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T10:54:08","slug":"strictlys-layton-williams-wants-to-represent-community-through-costume","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/strictlys-layton-williams-wants-to-represent-community-through-costume\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly\u2019s Layton Williams wants to represent community through costume"},"content":{"rendered":"

He wants to be as “fabulous” as possible. <\/p>

By Katelyn Mensah\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 11 September 2023 at 06:00 AM<\/p>

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Theatre performer Layton Williams<\/a> will be donning sequins and busting a move on the dance floor in the hopes of winning the Strictly Come Dancing 2023<\/a> Glitterball trophy.<\/p>\n

Williams will be competing against the likes of Bobby Brazier<\/a>, Angela Scanlon<\/a> and Jody Cundy<\/a> in this year\u2019s Strictly line-up.<\/p>\n

The actor rose to prominence through his work in theatre, having starred in Billy Elliot, Everybody\u2019s Talking About Jamie and Kiss Me, Kate.<\/p>\n

Viewers may also recognise Williams from the BBC sitcom Bad Education<\/a>, as Stephen Carmichael.<\/p>\n

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Layton Williams.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Speaking to RadioTimes.com<\/a> and other press, Layton said he plans to be authentic and fabulous when it comes his costumes each week on Strictly Come Dancing 2023.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, there are some weeks that will be like a costume for the theme that you\u2019re doing, or the storyline, but I dress many different ways when I\u2019m Layton. So, I feel like, why wouldn\u2019t I do that when I\u2019m on Strictly?,\u201d the actor explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to represent me, I want to represent my community and go out there and slay!\u201d<\/p>

Ahead of his appearance on the talent show, it was reported<\/a> Williams is set to make history as the first male contestant to be able to wear a dress on the dance floor, as well as a suit \u2013 something he has opened up about.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs long as it\u2019s fabulous, as long as it\u2019s me, as long as it\u2019s authentic to what I would represent anyway. The team have been so good,\u201d Williams told RadioTimes.com<\/strong> and other press.<\/p>\n

Following his Strictly Come Dancing 2023 announcement, he said in a statement: \u201cAbsolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in the<\/em> most iconic dance competition in the UK! It\u2019s time to bring it to the ballroom.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins\u2026 All<\/em> the sequins!\u201d<\/p>\n