![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/this-years-third-official-strictly-signing-revealed-as-musical-theatre-star/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/use-21-days-issue-use-763149696-9-1.jpg&description=ON POINTE Published : 19:24, 4 Aug 2023 Updated : 19:33, 4 Aug 2023 STRICTLY Come Dancing's third celebrity contestant has been revealed as musical theatre star Layton Williams. Layton was revealed on The One Show on BBC One, alongside actress Amanda Abbington and award-winning journalist Angela Rippon CBE. 4 Strictly Come Dancing's third celebrity contestant has been revealed as musical theatre star Layton Williams. Credit: BBC STUDIOS 4 Layton's impressive West End credits include the title role in Billy Elliot and Everyone's Talking About Jamie 4 Layton admitted he's nervous despite his performance background Credit: BBC Layton said: "Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in the most iconic dance competition in the UK! It's time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!" When Richie Anderson asked Layton who he wanted to be paired with, the performer said: "I'm happy so long as it's a guy. I want to dance with a man. I can't wait to get flung around and wear some glittery costumes." Layton, 28, is best known as a stage and screen actor and has performed in London's West End. Layton's impressive West End credits include the title role in Billy Elliot and Everyone's Talking About Jamie. He is best known on TV for playing Stephen Carmichael in the Bad Education movie. Layton has also starred in the include Beautiful People, Benidorm, The Cleaner, and I Hate Suzie. And I Kissed A Boy fans might recognise him too, as he's the voice over artist for the hit BBC show. As well as his acting credits, Layton runs a performing arts company named company 'Pros from the Shows' with hopes to inspire the next generation of performers. Over the years he has also been the recipient of multiple Black British Theatre Awards, plus an Attitude Award for his work and visibility in the LGBTQ+ community. Layton first followed his performing arts talent when he studied street dance and drama at Caro){kind=link}
STRICTLY Come Dancing’s third celebrity contestant has been revealed as musical theatre star Layton Williams.
Layton was revealed on The One Show on BBC One, alongside actress Amanda Abbington and award-winning journalist Angela Rippon CBE.
Layton said: “Absolutely buzzing to confirm that I will be taking part in the most iconic dance competition in the UK! It’s time to bring it to the Ballroom. So excited to learn new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!”
When Richie Anderson asked Layton who he wanted to be paired with, the performer said: “I’m happy so long as it’s a guy. I want to dance with a man. I can’t wait to get flung around and wear some glittery costumes.”
Layton, 28, is best known as a stage and screen actor and has performed in London’s West End.