![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/strictlys-nikita-defends-partner-layton-williams-over-dance-experience-amid-fix-claims/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_EMB-445766Strictly-Come-Dancing-2023.jpg&description=Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin appeared to hit back at claims from some viewers his celebrity partner Layton Williams had an 'unfair advantage' because of his past dance experience Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin explained why celebrity partner Layton Williams' past dance experience will not help him on the show as much as some viewers have claimed. Layton himself addressed comments about his dancing ability after facing "fix claims", with some viewers suggesting he had "an unfair advantage" after being trained in dance. Layton has appeared in the West End, and has studied dance in the past - while he is not trained in a number of dance styles. That didn't stop some viewers claiming Layton was trained and shouldn't be taking part, something his pro partner Nikita was quick to address during the launch show on Saturday night, after Layton also discussed the matter. Nikita was asked by host Claudia Winkleman whether the past skill would help him or hinder him with training. He told her: "Ballroom and Latin are completely different to anything Layton has done so far, the technique, posture and especially to co-ordination is completely different, he has a lot to learn and I can't wait to teach him." Layton also had his say about the pairing, adding: "He is going to whip me into shape, and keep me on the straight and narrow because I do like to think I know what I am doing and do the most, but I really don't have a clue!" As the show aired, some viewers once again suggested he had "an unfair advantage", while many fans of the show and actor Layton were quick to hit back at this, once again pointing out he is not trained in the dances he will be learning on the show. Viewers were quick to spot signs the pairing could win too, having high hopes for Layton and Nikita. One viewer tweeted: "Layton & Nikita are going to be a force to be reckoned with! I'm sooooo excited for them!" Another said: "i said from the day layton was announced to do strictly a couple){kind=link}
Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin appeared to hit back at claims from some viewers his celebrity partner Layton Williams had an ‘unfair advantage’ because of his past dance experience
Strictly Come Dancing pro Nikita Kuzmin explained why celebrity partner Layton Williams’ past dance experience will not help him on the show as much as some viewers have claimed.
Layton himself addressed comments about his dancing ability after facing “fix claims”, with some viewers suggesting he had “an unfair advantage” after being trained in dance. Layton has appeared in the West End, and has studied dance in the past – while he is not trained in a number of dance styles.
That didn’t stop some viewers claiming Layton was trained and shouldn’t be taking part, something his pro partner Nikita was quick to address during the launch show on Saturday night, after Layton also discussed the matter. Nikita was asked by host Claudia Winkleman whether the past skill would help him or hinder him with training.
He told her: “Ballroom and Latin are completely different to anything Layton has done so far, the technique, posture and especially to co-ordination is completely different, he has a lot to learn and I can’t wait to teach him.”