Since the moment it was confirmed Williams would be taking part in the series, many people flocked to social media to criticise the fact he is a musical theatre performer, meaning he has had professional dance training<\/a>.<\/p>\n The actor previously issued a statement<\/a> to Strictly fans earlier in the competition, admitting that the trolling from viewers has become \u201coverwhelming\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m just here to have fun like all the other contestants,\u201d he wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. \u201cI\u2019m trying to handle this with a smile and determination to slay another day but reminder #BeKind.\u201d<\/p> Despite this, Williams has found himself in the final, and the weeks of training will finally come to a head this weekend.<\/p>\n Reflecting on the negativity he has faced, Williams told RadioTimes.com<\/a> and other press that the comments are \u201cnot defining\u201d his journey on Strictly.<\/p>\n He noted that he was \u201caware\u201d that him taking part in the show would \u201chave some noise\u201d, but admitted he was \u201cdefinitely not anticipating how much it had\u201d.<\/p>\n Williams continued: \u201cI\u2019m not the only person that\u2019s been in this position, so I don\u2019t understand why it\u2019s shock horror news, because I\u2019m not first, [and I] won\u2019t be the last. Just, let\u2019s keep it moving.\u201d<\/p>\n The actor explained that he has not and will not let the cruel comments define his journey, explaining that what has kept him going is being able to \u201cinspire people\u201d.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his time in the competition, Layton told RadioTimes.com<\/strong> and other press: \u201cI\u2019m going to look back on my Strictly journey and smile. I\u2019m not going to be thinking about my trolls.\u201d<\/p>\n He added: \u201cWe\u2019re keeping it moving. Whatever happens in the final happens, but we are so proud of everything we\u2019ve done.\u201d<\/p>\n Layton and Nikita have found themselves in the top half of the leaderboard<\/a> for a few weeks now, and have only faced the dance off once in their Strictly journey.<\/p>\n One performance that viewers couldn\u2019t get enough of was their recent Charleston to Fit as a Fiddle by Gene Kelly<\/a>, which even saw judge Craig Revel Horwood give them a standing ovation.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n The dance number impressed everyone, including Gene Kelly\u2019s widow, Patricia Ward Kelly, who sent praise to the duo recently.<\/p>\n Sharing a picture of them dancing, she wrote: \u201cA lovely nod to Gene and Donald by Layton and Nikita with their Charleston on Strictly Come Dancing.<\/p>\n \u201cGene always said, \u2018Don\u2019t imitate me. Take what I did and go beyond.\u2019 I think these two mastered that.\u201d<\/p>\n Speaking about what that praise meant to them, Williams said: \u201cThat\u2019s amazing. You\u2019re kind of in your little bubble, you turn up on a Friday, you do your dress rehearsal, and everyone\u2019s like, \u2018Well done,\u2019 and then you do it and get the scores and comments and you\u2019re like, \u2018Oh my gosh, it\u2019s really special, isn\u2019t it?’\u201d<\/p>\n The dancing duo will be performing three routines this week, including their Week Two quickstep, which has been revamped for the grand finale.<\/p> ![\"Layton](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/12\/459214-acfc8ad-e1702479860137.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"459214,Strictly")
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