Layton spoke out after his BBC Strictly debut this weekend, which impressed the judges, but left Strictly Come Dancing fans bemoaning an "unfair advantage" due to his history as a West End performer.

It came as the BBC One dance contest's head judge was back with her scoring paddles over the weekend

AN EAST Lothian landmark has featured during the opening dance of Strictly Come Dancing.

Amanda has forgotten about her reported spat with Gio in rehearsals ahead of the first Strictly Come Dancing live show.

The Strictly Come Dancing star spent 12 years playing Faye Windass on Coronation Street

Strictly Come Dancing pro Kai Widdrington took to Instagram to heap praise on celeb partner Angela Rippon

Although the live show kicked off with a bang, BBC's Strictly Come Dancing was hit with another low blow as the overnight ratings revealed it failed to beat 2021's figures

Strictly Come Dancing's Angela Scanlon is a firm favourite on the show

Irate Strictly Come Dancing viewers have complained about the studio audience for Saturday's first live show on the BBC

Pete Wicks met his 'double' Graziano Di Prima backstage during Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night. 

Angela Scanlon has said she "loved every second" of her Strictly Come Dancing debut as she praised her fellow contestants.

Zara McDermott proudly shared a video of her Strictly Come Dancing journey so far following her first live performance to the Cha Cha Cha on Saturday.

Cameraman Hamza Yassin takes us to his Scottish village home for adorable meetings with locals – and magnificent encounters with eagles and ospreys. It’s joyful, escapist TV

The EastEnders actor, 20, could see himself becoming the new 'nation's sweetheart' before heading off to Hollywood, according to PR experts

The Co Meath-born presenter was among the 15 famous faces who took to the dancefloor with their partners for the first time on Saturday.

Strictly Come Dancing viewers spotted that one of the dancers appeared to have been injured

Nigel is married to actress Lucy Liemann

Despite Bobby being favourite with the bookies, along with pro partner Dianne Buswell, BBC fans reckon EastEnders star Nigel Harman will win the programme this year instead.