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Layton Williams will make Strictly Come Dancing history when he becomes the first male contestant to take to the dance floor in a dress. It will be a first for the popular ballroom dancing competition, which has been running for nearly 20 years.

Exactly two years ago to the day, Bad Education actor Layton Williams was prepping for the UK tour of hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.

Strictly Come Dancing's newest star Layton Williams has finally broken his silence after his involvement in the upcoming series was hit with fix complaints.

Strictly Come Dancing could see some interesting differences in this year's show as Layton Williams has told bosses he wants to dance as his most authentic self. Layton, 28, has had starring roles in the West End such as playing the lead in Billy Elliot and Everyone's Talking About Jamie. Now Layton, who has had previous dance training, has told his new Strictly Come Dancing bosses that he wants to be his authentic self in the ballroom, making it clear he wants to be able to wear dresses if he feels it necessary.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing has announced its first wave of contestants who will be taking part in the show, which begins next month.

It's nearly time to dust off those sequins as Strictly Come Dancing nears its return. The hit BBC show has signed up a whole new cast of celebrities who are brave enough to take on the challenge in an attempt to walk away with the famous glitter ball trophy. During Friday night's episode of The One Show, the first celebrities for the 2023 series were confirmed as Sherlock star Amanda Abbington, broadcaster Angela Rippon and actor Layton Williams.

EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed emerging British actor, writer and stage performer Layton Williams for U.S. representation.

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