Strictly star Layton Williams recently went public with his actor boyfriend James Harper after previously keeping his "mysterious" other half out of the spotlight

The Strictly Come Dancing pulled in a peak viewership of 9.9million viewers during its live final on Saturday night - where Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were victorious.

The Strictly star joined the dance contest in 2021 and came close to winning this year's competition

The former Coronation Street actress, 22, became the show's youngest ever winner as she pipped Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams to the post after each couple performed three dances.

The Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final was on Saturday night.

They performed during the grand final of the BBC One dance contest

Craig sparked concern with a teary and emotional appearance during Saturday night's live show on BBC One.

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It is hard when it comes to an end. There is a weird emptiness that lingers but the memories burn bright

The kiss was shared on Strictly's Instagram

Ellie Leach, Layton Williams and Bobby Brazier all fought to land the glitterball trophy but only one celebrity could be crowned the winner.

Ellie, 22, became the youngest ever winner of the show on Saturday night - and has now spoken out to fans in the wake of lifting the Glitterball Trophy.

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The 22-year-old TV star beat Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell, and Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin to lift the glitterball trophy.

The "kid from Ukraine" joined the BBC dance contest in 2021

Amanda Abbington did not attend the Strictly Come Dancing final on Saturday night after quitting the competition early in the series.

Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola were crowned 2023 champions - but not everyone thought it was the right decision

Ellie, 22, emerged victorious and became the youngest winner of the BBC One dance contest with her professional dance partner