Layton Williams hit by fix claims from Strictly Come Dancing fans after performing the Samba

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Layton Williams has been slammed by fans who say it’s “not fair” that he’s in the competition.

The actor, who is partnered up with Nikita Kuzmin on the BBC show, is also a professional dancer.

Layton, who has starred in musicals Billy Elliot and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, blew viewers away with his Samba.

The pair impressed the judges and fans at home, but some said that it was “unfair” that Layton was in the competition.

“He’s a west end dancer since 12!!! He’s unbelievably good, played billy eliiott and MJ in thriller, possibly better than the pro’s but ticks every box….” one wrote.

“The Poor other contestants like 78 year old angela are wasting there precious time to this box ticking bull s**** agenda,” they added.

“Not fair, he’s actually a dancer,” a third chimed.

“How is Layton Williams allowed to be on Strictly? He’s a professional dancer. Played the lead in Billy Elliott and Michael Jackson. Not fair,” a fourth added.

“Get Layton Williams off @bbcstrictly he’s a professional dancer who has been at theatre school since he was 14 and performed in the West End, what a con. #strictly”

Although some defended Layton and Nikita, arguing: “Do the people whinging about Angela Rippon and Layton Williams on #StrictlyComeDancing having dance experience also complain to Tipping Point saying some of their contestants have used coin pusher machines before too?”

Although another viewer agreed: “Theres 7 other cleebs with dance experience on this year.”

Layton first followed his performing arts talent when he studied street dance and drama at Carol Godby’s Theatre workshop in Bury.

He has also studied ballet at Centre Pointe, Manchester.

Layton was then awarded a scholarship to Sylvia Young Theatre School in Marylebone, London and stayed there until 2008.

He attended Broad Oak High School in Bury, and then attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.

Other recent stage credits include Rent, Hairspray The Musical and The Car Man.

Last year, the show was embroiled in a fix scandal as eventual winner Hamza Yassin’s dancing past was revealed.

X Factor singer Fleur East – who also had dancing skills prior to her stint last series – was also hit with fix claims.

The Sun has gone to the BBC for comment.