Layton Williams, currently starring on Strictly Come Dancing, is proving a force to be reckoned with after making an explosive debut in the world of entertainment. Our screens can’t get enough of him - nor can we - as his triple threat of talents (singing, dancing and acting of course), have stolen the spotlight.
Starring in hit shows such as Bad Education, and show-stopping performances on the West End in Everybody's Talking About Jamie, we can officially say he’s quickly becoming a nationwide favourite.
It is his recent appearance on Strictly that is catching our eye currently, as he and his partner Nikita Kuzmin tango onto our TV every week. So if you couldn’t tell already, yes, we are obsessed.
Who is Layton Williams?
Layton is a singer, dancer and actor, who debuted in 2007 in Billy Elliot the musical on London's West End, but has not left our screens since.
He is most famously known for his appearances in Bad Education, BBC’s Beautiful People, Everybody’s Talking about Jamie, and over the summer was announced as a Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant.
However, over the years he’s been in 13 films and TV roles, and seven theatre shows.
How old is Layton Williams?
He is 29 years old, and his birthday is 13 September 1994.
Who is Layton Williams paired up with on Strictly?
Layton is dancing with Nikita in this year's series, and they have been WOWING the judges (and us) each week.
After dancing the salsa, they managed to score 39 points with head judge Shirley Ballas even saying they were on "the same page with the choreography".
Where is Layton Williams from?
He was born in Bury, Greater Manchester, although he moved to London at 11 to pursue his acting career.
Is Layton Williams in a relationship?
He sure is.
Speaking on Alan Carr's Life's a Beach podcast, he said, "I’ve got a man, you know, it’s only new though, it’s only been a soft launch on Instagram.”
What has Layton Williams starred in?
He has become an icon in the world of theatre, with huge roles in Hairspray, Billy Elliot, Kiss Me Kate, The Car Man, Rent, and most recently, Everybody's Talking About Jamie.
However, he doesn’t stop there. Not only has he taken over the stage but also our screens. He has starred in Beautiful People, Bad Education, The Bad Education Movie, Benidorm, The Cleaner, Queens for the Night, I Hate Suzie, I Kissed a Boy and now Strictly.
Does Layton Williams have social media?
When you think he couldn’t do anymore, Williams also has a large social media following, with 194k followers on Instagram (@laytonwilliams), where he shares all things showbiz with his fans.
He also has an Instagram account called @livelaughlayton, where he updates followers on the decorating and renovating of his new home in Dulwich.
And he has an even bigger following on TikTok with 282k followers and has recently been sharing videos of his Strictly performances and less serious content such as him scaring Nikita with a Halloween mask.