Layton and Nikita Charleston to Fit As A Fiddle by Gene Kelly & Donald O'Connor ✨ BBC Strictly 2023

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  • @Ana-cv6kn
    @Ana-cv6kn 10 месяцев назад +587

    I mean what is this? This kind of a performance makes you come back to rewatch it 20 times. It is just mind blowing someone can nail this in only 5 days of rehearsals and to this level. For all of you saying that Layton is a pro dancer, there are thousands of them that would not be able to do anything outside of their genre. This man was born sprinkled with a little extra talent. Amazing

    • @kitnal4143
      @kitnal4143 10 месяцев назад +8

      I mean any musical theatre professional dancer would be able to do this sort of thing after their training- it doesn't mean it isn't incredible but it does mean I am more impressed by others because I don't expect it from them

    • @AnthaKharana
      @AnthaKharana 10 месяцев назад +6

      He tries too hard.....and that can be very off putting.

    • @Sg_dua
      @Sg_dua 10 месяцев назад +34

      ⁠@@kitnal4143 go ask les dennis to dance like this and only then, you’ve proved your point. Almost everyone in strictly who has been great, all have some dancing background including Ellie. Lets stop being hypocrites here 🤣

    • @stephenbrown2512
      @stephenbrown2512 10 месяцев назад +10

      @@Sg_duaEllie doesn’t have dance experience - Layton is literally a professional dancer. It’s nowhere near the same

    • @kitnal4143
      @kitnal4143 10 месяцев назад +4

      @Sg_dua again, dance background ≠ professional dancer. Layton is amazing but he is a professional dancer who dances for a living and has done so (and trained for it) since a very young age. What does Les have to do with anything? Was he secretly pro this entire time?

  • @alletsa
    @alletsa 10 месяцев назад +322

    nikita telling him “you make me shine with how much you are shining” is maybe one of the loveliest compliments ever. they have such a special connection and i’m so glad we got to see them dance together this year and produce such amazing routines! yet another history making dance that was simply perfect!

    • @kerijordan5771
      @kerijordan5771 10 месяцев назад +35

      Damn Nikita made my eyes leak with that comment! I adore them both. They are way too fabulous ❤

    • @melissachallinor4410
      @melissachallinor4410 9 месяцев назад +8

      I was already emotional feeling so proud of them during the final but Nikita's words brought tears to my eyes. There'll never be another partnership like them. I'm so glad we got to see them dance and have fun together. Their friendship is so beautiful.❤

  • @imogen6772
    @imogen6772 10 месяцев назад +136

    And this is why I’ll never complain about contestants having dance experience. You get routines like THAT.

    • @ronaldsmith2013
      @ronaldsmith2013 10 месяцев назад +3

      But that is not the point of the show. Its a show about the journey of the non dancer. Not two pro dancers together.

    • @ColaDiva
      @ColaDiva 9 месяцев назад +25

      ​@ronaldsmith2013 oh bore off! The show has always had dancers with professional experience participating, it would be unwatchable if it didn't, if you can't see the joy of watching Layton & Nikita dance then it's your loss.

    • @sandramayes3884
      @sandramayes3884 8 месяцев назад +9

      The most exciting dancers this year.

    • @deltafay1981
      @deltafay1981 8 дней назад +2

      @@ronaldsmith2013 And we've seen how boring that is. I'll take the Laytons and Danny Macs of this world thank you....pure entertainment and passion. They never let them win anyways.

  • @LovedByYou
    @LovedByYou 10 месяцев назад +350

    Nikita has been able to absolutely thrive and live his best life as a performer with Layton as his partner. We talk about Johaness and Annabelle but these two have such a beautiful connection. And I truly love and appreciate how Nikita has loved and embraced Layton throughout this entire series with NO hesitation. It’s heartwarming to witness.

    • @kerijordan5771
      @kerijordan5771 10 месяцев назад +38

      I love how you've noticed this too. Nikita has melted me with his genuine affection and selflessness with Layton. He's not afraid to let Layton shine🤗

    • @Laurapeetje
      @Laurapeetje 10 месяцев назад +14

      Yes exactly this :)! In this partnership he can go all out with his energy, clothing and being a showman hehe. Ánd with being open, soft, emotional and affectionate. ❤️

    • @ConorSmith-uk4yy
      @ConorSmith-uk4yy 10 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@kerijordan5771brilliant pair

    • @LovedByYou
      @LovedByYou 10 месяцев назад +14

      @@kerijordan5771 yes, and has always encouraged him to be himself, whether feminine or masculine. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @brianletter3545
      @brianletter3545 10 месяцев назад

      @@LovedByYou Is that good in dancing?
      What strange ideas you have!

  • @maryellis293
    @maryellis293 10 месяцев назад +154

    This routine took the Charleston to another level. The amount of work Layton and Nikita must have put in to achieve that level of perfection must have been phenomenal. No matter what type of dance he did before Strictly it wasn’t ballroom or Latin - what he has achieved has been done through sheer hard work and he deserves to be in the final - no question.

  • @heidiblades4811
    @heidiblades4811 10 месяцев назад +262

    The fact that Craig stood up shows you how OUTSTANDING this was! I’m not a fan of the Charleston but this was AMAZING!!!!

    • @ronaldsmith2013
      @ronaldsmith2013 10 месяцев назад

      Yes I agree but they are two dancers.

    • @rebeccawickham7317
      @rebeccawickham7317 10 месяцев назад

      if it was such a crime strictly wouldn't have asked him to join the show!!@@ronaldsmith2013

  • @user-cl8xh6bc9y
    @user-cl8xh6bc9y 10 месяцев назад +127

    Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor would've been proud - what a spectacular dance! 👏 ❤

  • @maggie3746
    @maggie3746 10 месяцев назад +203

    Incredible!!! Nikita has blossomed this series!!! When Craig stood up I almost died!

    • @marcusskyfall
      @marcusskyfall 10 месяцев назад +4

      Yep blossomed from professional dancer to erm... professional dancer 🙄

    • @maggie3746
      @maggie3746 10 месяцев назад +16

      @@marcusskyfall Nikita is a professional yep, but I think he has really come out of his shell and showed his choreography skills

    • @briansmith8490
      @briansmith8490 10 месяцев назад

      Really, has he come out ?.......I'm shocked. 😄
      On family time viewing too !

    • @ireneanunda5957
      @ireneanunda5957 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@marcusskyfallI am sure there are many professional dancers who would not pull off such performances. He is not a ballroom or latin dancer. Let’s applaud talent when we see it

    • @Liamxroberts
      @Liamxroberts 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@marcusskyfall She’s talking about Nikita, the pro.. Layton is the celeb

  • @pinkyandrexa
    @pinkyandrexa 10 месяцев назад +85

    I'm starting to think that Layton has magic feet. I've seen him defy gravity many times in this series of Strictly, but I could hardly believe what I was seeing last night. To backflip from lying down to standing up, to do that sideways cartwheel together with Nikita in that crazy X shape, for them both to fearlessly leap up onto those flimsy-looking chairs... this is the most gymnastic, fantastic Charleston ever. Even when they span those umbrellas they were in perfect synch. This was of a Hollywood musical standard. Gene Kelly would have been proud. The BBC will likely play clips from this awesome routine in trailers for Strictly in years to come.

  • @emmajm3112
    @emmajm3112 10 месяцев назад +198

    ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE 👏👏👏 Rarely does a dance leave me utterly speechless but wow. I knew the Charleston would massively play to his strengths but even I wasn't expecting it to be THIS good. It will go down as one of the best dances in Strictly history that's for sure.

    • @aideencooney1685
      @aideencooney1685 10 месяцев назад +1

      Would have been great if he’d actually danced a Charleston.!!!

    • @hoxtondean9855
      @hoxtondean9855 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@aideencooney1685but he just danced a Charleston this week.. would he do it again next week, even if it's the final? It'd not be too interesting to watch it again so soon.

    • @aideencooney1685
      @aideencooney1685 10 месяцев назад

      @@hoxtondean9855 not familiar with the art of sarcasm obviously!!!

    • @ivaccowd
      @ivaccowd 10 месяцев назад

      Absolutely!
      WoooooooooW~That was excellence

    • @Liamxroberts
      @Liamxroberts 10 месяцев назад +1

      ⁠@@aideencooney1685 Much like how you seem unfamiliar of the art of dance. I highly doubt you know much more than Craig. Of course your opinion is valid, but that was absolutely a charleston and an amazing one too.

  • @Mystical0456
    @Mystical0456 10 месяцев назад +110

    I mean Craig gave a standing ovation and said that’s the best Charleston he’s ever seen in 20 years. If that isn’t enough to put them into the finals I don’t know what is.
    40 across the board. Absolutely amazing 🎉❤

  • @rebelhenz
    @rebelhenz 10 месяцев назад +559

    Layton's ability to bring out a side of Nikita I've always observed leaves me speechless; it's truly beautiful. Nikita won't find anyone better than Layton, as they consistently bring out the best in each other. Their partnership is a thing of beauty. Shine as the stars you are, beyond the confines of Strictly. My boys smashed both Rumba and Charleston getting the perfect score again. What a Charleston, Craig standing ovation, well deserved. I knew they would slay it, my boys are making history. I’m still catching my breath. 🥵💯👍🏾

    • @Ana-cv6kn
      @Ana-cv6kn 10 месяцев назад +79

      They are just so crazy, anyone Nikita gets after Layton will be a downgrade. He could literally transform every idea Nikita had into the reality, Nikita didn't have to hold back at all. Again, all these people say Layton is a pro dancer...come on. Nikita is a ballroom/Latin dancer and I bet he couldn't do the Irish jig or breakdance like a pro. It takes a skill to do all of that, and Layton (like him or not) has this amazing talent and ability to learn anything. If they don't win I am done with Strictly. Sorry but no other couple can top them

    • @rebelhenz
      @rebelhenz 10 месяцев назад +40

      I wholeheartedly share the sentiment, particularly as a woman deeply committed to LGBTQIAP+ advocacy. His remarkable resilience and unwavering support for others, coupled with his unparalleled dedication to training, set him apart. If they don't emerge victorious, I'd find it difficult to continue with the show. @Ana-cv6kn

    • @heatherlingard9444
      @heatherlingard9444 10 месяцев назад +14

      Are you telling me you were really surprised with graigs standing ovation and layton getting all 40s ? You need to wake up It was all planned Nigel leaves i dont think he was really injured scores get transferred to the semis and layton gets another 40 to make sure he gets to the top of the leader board almost like the show was all planned and the winner already picked ...

    • @TheDiana1
      @TheDiana1 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@stevebbuk9557 rubbish!!!. If Layton was a professional dancer he wouldn't be allowed on the show ya muppet lol!!!.

    • @TheDiana1
      @TheDiana1 10 месяцев назад +72

      ​@@heatherlingard9444 are you for real!!!. Layton DESERVED his scores as he's the best dancer on there!!!. Stop eating those SOUR GRAPES 😅😅😅!!!.

  • @FLAVEEARR
    @FLAVEEARR 10 месяцев назад +71

    When you get mister STONE FACE CRAIG who’s been judging since DAY 1 of this show to stand up and applaud, we are talking about Craig the man who loves to play the villain, won’t give 10s when it’s frankly rightfully deserved (a few dances this season spring to mind, not even talking about just Layton and Nikita’s), you just know you have done something truly remarkable and history making.
    THEY GOT CRAIG TO STAND UP. That is a feat in of itself. 🎉

    • @caseymay55
      @caseymay55 10 месяцев назад +1

      He walked off the podium and bowed down to Debbie McGee

  • @SinisterB1scuits
    @SinisterB1scuits 10 месяцев назад +305

    Layton and Nikita just keep churning out these groundbreaking routines! Absolute perfection, not to mention their stamina! Their Paso, this Charleston, their Argentine tango and Cha Cha have made strictly history for me! A partnership made in heaven 💕💕💕🔥🔥🔥

    • @jonahwilliams4966
      @jonahwilliams4966 10 месяцев назад +10

      And that Quickstep

    • @SinisterB1scuits
      @SinisterB1scuits 10 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@jonahwilliams4966Yes! And their Jive!

    • @kerijordan5771
      @kerijordan5771 10 месяцев назад +9

      Totally agree - so many innovative takes that we've never seen before on traditional dances. I absolutely adore them ❤

    • @briansmith8490
      @briansmith8490 10 месяцев назад +2

      Yep they keep churning my stomach too ! 🤢

    • @Rusty84CV
      @Rusty84CV 10 месяцев назад +1

      Nothing ground breaking about it, they're both professional, Layton shouldn't be on the show

  • @Nutella_85
    @Nutella_85 10 месяцев назад +54

    I thought it couldn't get better then their Paso Doble but this dance gives it a run for it's money!! I'm gagging it's so amazing!!!!! love them so much 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

  • @lukec2153
    @lukec2153 10 месяцев назад +133

    UNREAL. OUT OF THIS WORLD 👏👏👏 the fact Craig stood up & clapped for what seemed like absolutely ages just shows that something VERY VERY SPECIAL had just happened which it did. A truly marvellous Charleston can't tell u how much I loved itttttttttttttttttt ❤❤❤
    The joy & happiness these lads bring is just EVERYTHING too 🤩🤩🤩

  • @ericamacs3875
    @ericamacs3875 10 месяцев назад +55

    Wow so bonkers. It's just incredible. Amazing choreography.
    I can't get over those lifts, that first one, for Nikita to hold him up so high there, and to look so effortless when it really can't be easy.
    Those cartwheel lifts, I've never seen any as good as that before, so much strength and synchronicity.

  • @sarahjones8396
    @sarahjones8396 10 месяцев назад +49

    And still they’re going, after the flip…and still they’re going after the cartwheels…and still they’re going…I was exhausted just watching, and my mouth was literally hanging open at this routine. The energy was off the charts. And the height that Layton achieves when he jumps or is lifted is phenomenal. A 40 well deserved.

  • @Irenicus91
    @Irenicus91 10 месяцев назад +34

    The Charleston is my favorite dance that they do on Strictly and I am very particular about them. This was absolutely everything I could ever want from a Charleston and more. Checks every one of my boxes. Well worth waiting for the semi-finals to have our boys knock this one out of the park. I didn't think I'd see a Charleston I liked more than Aj and Kai's ever on Strictly but this beats it by a respectable margin. Absolutely well done Layton and Nikita. Love and support from Massachusetts in the USA.

  • @lilgeorge34
    @lilgeorge34 10 месяцев назад +57

    These two are the best of the best, they are brilliant together and I take my hat off to Nikita for teaching Layton to reach this high standard.

    • @zxaddictxz
      @zxaddictxz 10 месяцев назад +15

      I actually think Nikita and Layton taught each other and brought the best out of each other. It is a fabulous partnership of two handsome and insanely talented individuals.

    • @lilgeorge34
      @lilgeorge34 10 месяцев назад +2

      Your so right in what you say.@@zxaddictxz

    • @ronaldsmith2013
      @ronaldsmith2013 10 месяцев назад

      The dance schools he attended taught Layton.

    • @lilgeorge34
      @lilgeorge34 10 месяцев назад

      Layton was not a pro dancer I found this on the here...Ellie did ballet, modern street dance. Layton did jazz, tap, and ballet “to a certain degree” When Layton has ever been in shows he's had to train for the parts whatever he had to do in the shows as he went along.t@@ronaldsmith2013

  • @LeoValdez-9
    @LeoValdez-9 17 дней назад +4

    I still love this dance even a year later. It’s the best

  • @missja3184
    @missja3184 10 месяцев назад +28

    This dance made me silent. It was perfect! Love love love it. Layton & Nikita do their best to create the most beautiful dance. And that's why I love SCD ❤❤❤

  • @jackcripps8328
    @jackcripps8328 10 месяцев назад +55

    Watching Layton and Nikita dance I can’t help but think we’re witnessing some of the greatest dancing of our time

  • @Simplychipci
    @Simplychipci 10 месяцев назад +57

    Well that was just A-MA-ZING! The lifts, the techniques, everything! Also both of them getting emotional after getting 40 made me almost cry 😭 MY WINNERS❤

  • @mbrindley
    @mbrindley 10 месяцев назад +15

    I don't think I've ever seen a better dance on Strictly. Simply incredible.

  • @jaynedavies3728
    @jaynedavies3728 10 месяцев назад +38

    A match made in heaven ....Nikita reaching his teaching ability and Layton learning from him what he can achieve ...both reaching the best ever ...perfection at its best ... X

  • @dyaneleblanc6447
    @dyaneleblanc6447 10 месяцев назад +60

    That was the best thing I’ve seen on strickly. I say it a lot after watching these two but that was incredible! Layton is a star. He works so hard and tries to make everyone proud and he’s taken hit after hit . Hate after hate and just kept going. You can tell how he as a person has affected Nikita. I would rather root for a growing loving true friendship than a made up romantic one. Good luck Layton

  • @Rosette-zr5gh
    @Rosette-zr5gh 10 месяцев назад +21

    Loved it. A huge gift of happiness in an uncertain world.

  • @MsJGPorter
    @MsJGPorter 10 месяцев назад +20

    I've seen Singin in the Rain more than 30 times in my life, and this by Layton & Nikita, was pure Kelly & O'Connor. I love this partnership so much; I think they make each other shine. What a joy they are to watch.

  • @frankeyb2854
    @frankeyb2854 10 месяцев назад +24

    Layton and Nikita are Absolutely Amazing Dancers,
    Best dancers, best partnership ever on Strictly come Dancing,
    they do moves and routines week after week,
    that no one else dear to try,
    and as this is a dancing competition,
    and quite simply they are by far the best dancers on the show,
    so therefore they deserved to win, AMAZZZZZZZZZZING*

  • @sparklingalien
    @sparklingalien 10 месяцев назад +43

    That was absolutely one of the best routines in that I have ever seen on Strictly ever. This really felt like a whole produced number fit for a Tony Awards performance. And Craig giving Layton a standing ovation is just the validation that Layton needed to see that he is a incredible performer. I'm just happy for this partnership and what they have achieved together. Deserved to be final and then will indeed make the final. Even if they gotta devoured that dance off.
    10 ❤❤❤❤❤ !!!!!!!

  • @rebeccafindlay9068
    @rebeccafindlay9068 10 месяцев назад +30

    This gives me Gene Kelly and Donald O’Conner singing in the rain vibes. It’s so impressive!

  • @Mirrigold
    @Mirrigold 10 месяцев назад +35

    That was stratospherically good. O'Connor & Kelly would have cheered them to the highest heights for this routine which paid homage but never copied (I know they have outside choreographers for the Charleston, so well done them for crafting such a wonderful number which these two executed with ultimate skill).

  • @SkincareObsessedxoxo
    @SkincareObsessedxoxo 10 месяцев назад +58

    EXTRAORDINARY!!! As soon as I heard the word "Charleston" I knew this would be 200% energy, it was *INSANELY* INCREDIBLE!!! 🌟 I was also wondering when Craig would have his turn to stand and clap after a dance, so happy it happened!! 😂

  • @Liamxroberts
    @Liamxroberts 10 месяцев назад +45

    By a mile the best dance of the night and the entire series! They’ve shown that hard work absolutely pays off. Nikitas speech was so heartfelt, Layton keeps pushing despite all the setbacks. These two are the winners regardless.

  • @naomibrine8643
    @naomibrine8643 9 месяцев назад +23

    I'll be rewatching these two stars for the rest of my ife.

    • @rebelhenz
      @rebelhenz 9 месяцев назад +4

      You and me both I’ll be buying tickets to everyone of their shows. Absolutely super stars 🌟.

    • @sarahdavis7357
      @sarahdavis7357 6 месяцев назад

      Same xx

  • @callumwright2085
    @callumwright2085 10 месяцев назад +72

    I am blown away by this man's tenacity to keep going out there week after week and putting on performances like this. I've seen huge hate for this extremely talented young man and that says more about people's character and spite than anything else. This was one of the best performances I have ever seen on this show, I voted 10 times for these two tonight, DESERVED FINALISTS!

    • @Liamxroberts
      @Liamxroberts 10 месяцев назад +9

      100% agree, I don’t know anybody with the perseverance he has. I would give up straight away if I was getting the crap he gets. Definitely deserving winners.

    • @callumwright2085
      @callumwright2085 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@forceitin26 The comments people make about him are tactless and nasty. That's the point I am making.

    • @ireneanunda5957
      @ireneanunda5957 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@forceitin26Hate comes when there have been so many other dancers before, and people with similar CVs and longer experience who have taken part and won without trolling. This year 4 people had stage school training and theater dance experience. Nigel is more experienced even won awards, Amanda has even performed with Layton before when he was young, Angela Scanlon toured internationally with Irish dancing company for more than 12 years. None of these people was trolled.

    • @ireneanunda5957
      @ireneanunda5957 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@forceitin26 well I have seen so many hateful comments and many even homophobic, I have even sent screenshots to bbc. By the way Layton started performing at 12 not 6 and he is only 29, so I don’t know why people make him out like he has been in theater for ages. As I said Nigel had been there longer than him but he never got trolled like Layton, so did Amanda and Angela S. Layton had all the right to be in this competition, the producers have said that the only deterrent is former ballroom and Latin professional dancers. Which Layton is not. So if Debbie McGee who owned and run a ballet company and had a very long theater experience could take part and win , so should Layton be allowed to take part and have also the chance to win it

  • @marishavanrensburg7969
    @marishavanrensburg7969 9 месяцев назад +12

    Can't help but watch these two again and again, although this season is done. Wow, wow, wow!!!

  • @gwynethyoung7889
    @gwynethyoung7889 10 месяцев назад +18

    As Craig would say - Fab-u-lous!!! I loved this routine and I can't stop watching Layton and Nikita. What a wonderful pairing they make; and fully deserve to be in the final. 🥰😍🤩

  • @Diannebuswell
    @Diannebuswell 10 месяцев назад +28

    well done boys incredible

    • @emmybm15
      @emmybm15 10 месяцев назад +1

      Oh gosh Dianne! ❤ You and Bobby are doing so well as well! ❤❤❤

    • @Simplychipci
      @Simplychipci 10 месяцев назад

      Omg hi Dianne! you’re my favourite female professional💓

  • @lucianaborinato2993
    @lucianaborinato2993 10 месяцев назад +33

    Out of this world! There hasn't been a dancer so talented and humble like Layton in all the series, and probably there will never be another one in the future either! Tonight two great dances, simply outstanding! Layton and Nikita are a dream partnership! My votes goes to them every week! I so want them to win! ❤❤

  • @LitaMiller-qf6lt
    @LitaMiller-qf6lt 10 месяцев назад +9

    Now THAT is REAL Dancing and Music!!!!!

  • @efremfrazier956
    @efremfrazier956 10 месяцев назад +75

    Sheer perfection!
    Can't get any better than this!
    Even though another dancer is the front runner, Layton has out-danced EVERYONE by a mile!!!
    The tears were flowing.
    Thanks Strictly for showing this incredible dancer and partnership!

    • @alandawson438
      @alandawson438 10 месяцев назад +4

      It's so brilliantly good that I've sent this to my wonderful girlfriend in Manila, Philippines to see for herself 😊

    • @Angie-iq1xq
      @Angie-iq1xq 10 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@alandawson438 now that's cute 🥰

    • @oiooi6460
      @oiooi6460 10 месяцев назад +1

      Well he is a vastly experienced professional. Thats one of the reasons the public dislike his presence in the competition. That and his big head and fake humility

    • @faegibb4043
      @faegibb4043 10 месяцев назад +6

      ​@oiooi6460 speak for yourself.

    • @efremfrazier956
      @efremfrazier956 10 месяцев назад +5

      ​@oiooi6460
      NO matter how many times you and others perpetuate that lie, it is STILL a lie.
      Jealous much?
      Nigel and Ellie have dance experience as well.
      Did Karim suffer this much backlash, hate and vitriol?
      Here in the US on DWTS, gymnasts, singers, and others have had dance "experience " as well but they weren't subjected to hate.
      Besides, as Shirley said, Ballroom and Latin is not the same.
      You guys need to get over yourselves. Life is too short.
      Stay blessed!

  • @melissachallinor4410
    @melissachallinor4410 9 месяцев назад +9

    They were amazing and I love their Charleston so much! They are my favourite ever partnership on Strictly. I still can't get enough of re-watching all their dances.❤❤

  • @margaretknight8690
    @margaretknight8690 10 месяцев назад +24

    This reminds me so much of the talents of Gene Kelly & Donald O’Connor in Singing in the Rain - it really was that good!

  • @pennyandfishy7241
    @pennyandfishy7241 10 месяцев назад +52

    Score - *10/10 BUT THERE ISN'T EVEN A NUMBER TO DESCRIBE THAT PERFORMANCE*
    WOW WOW WOW WOWOWOWOWOWOW! That really chocked me up, I never thought Rose and Giovanni's AT could be topped but I was proved wrong tonight. That is the best dance ever seen on strictly or any other international DWTS by far. Everything about that was PERFECT, the props, the lifts, the swivels, the energy, the intricacy, the feeling, the choreography, the hard work and fight back, the song couldn't have been better it's one of my favourite songs for a Charleston. The partnership was extraordinary honestly after all going on in Layton's personal life and the disgusting abuse he recieves online I'm just so thankful he can come onto that dancefloor every single week and brighten our lives up with something like that. Some of the best moves I've ever seen, that flip and those cartwheels and all the ladderography looked so easy yet that's some of the hardest Choreography ever seen on strictly. I love these two, this made me feel dance and I know that itll be the one dance I'll know frame by frame by the end of the series. I will throw my coffee at the TV if these two are in the bottom two. Love Layton, Love Nikita, NOW LET'S GO FOR THE GLITTERBALL 😍😍😍 Nikita's speech aswell *ugh* *cries* 💖💖💖

    • @ericamacs3875
      @ericamacs3875 10 месяцев назад +6

      I think your comment deserves a 10/10

    • @rebelhenz
      @rebelhenz 10 месяцев назад +2

      What did I miss what’s going on in his personal life please fill me in ?

    • @pennyandfishy7241
      @pennyandfishy7241 10 месяцев назад

      @@ericamacs3875 Thank you so much ❤❤❤

    • @pennyandfishy7241
      @pennyandfishy7241 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@rebelhenz I don't know what is going on, however Layton mentioned things were though for him on the results show and Nikita said in his speech on why Layton should be in the final that alot has been happening in his personal life but he won't go into detail about it

    • @pennyandfishy7241
      @pennyandfishy7241 10 месяцев назад

      @@rebelhenz Tough* not though

  • @lucvannespen6104
    @lucvannespen6104 10 месяцев назад +19

    This was a dance performance of a very exceptional level. I love how Layton and Nikita dance so fantastically and beautifully together. They blow me away every time. I watch Strictly every Saturday and Sunday. Greetings from Belgium from a former Belgian dance champion.

  • @essy1able
    @essy1able 10 месяцев назад +23

    BEST CHARLESTON I'VE EVER SEEN ON STRICTLY!! UNBELIEVABLE!! MY WINNERS!! 😍👏

  • @BallroomXtra
    @BallroomXtra 10 месяцев назад +54

    Was there anyone out there that had a single doubt that this Charleston, when it happened, wasn't going to get a 40? I have been waiting all the weeks to see this and I knew it would be amazing. Yet my very high expectations were surpassed once again. GO LAYTON!!!!!

  • @wendyc3833
    @wendyc3833 10 месяцев назад +12

    WOW WOW WOW! Together Nikita & Layton are dance magic, TV gold. Love these two!!! Go on boys, right into the final! X

  • @capfan4549
    @capfan4549 10 месяцев назад +27

    To perform this Charleston in any week is incredible but to do it so perfectly in a 2 dance week is truly outstanding!

  • @katys2579
    @katys2579 10 месяцев назад +12

    This was just an ABSOLUTE JOY to watch!!! One of the best Strictly routines I've seen 😊 they bring out the absolute best in each other

  • @jennifercharlotte6203
    @jennifercharlotte6203 10 месяцев назад +14

    I studied fit as a fiddle as part of a level dance and they absolutely nailed the tone and feel of this number in like with the orignal. So brilliant!

  • @jordois
    @jordois 10 месяцев назад +18

    i've rewatched this dance SO many times already, it's insane!! one of the best dances in strictly history i'd think (along with his AT, paso, and even his quickstep when that makes a reappearance next week like i expect)

    • @ericamacs3875
      @ericamacs3875 10 месяцев назад +3

      I reckon they'll redo the AT. Craig said he'd like to see it again..

    • @jordois
      @jordois 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@ericamacs3875 yes, i think one will be the judge's pick and the other the couple's favourite. I think we'll definitely be seeing both the AT and quickstep next week.

  • @BillionViewClubber
    @BillionViewClubber 8 месяцев назад +4

    The best Strictly Dance Ever! OUTSTANDING! How you stay so Synchronized without looking at each other very tricky and Incredible! The best Footwork I have ever seen on strictly ever! MINDBLOWING! AMAZING! I watched this over 1000 times I think now! Great dance! Perfect! Lovely! ❤❤❤❤

  • @rustyfrank
    @rustyfrank 10 месяцев назад +32

    If anyone had ANY idea how much strength and stamina this routine took, they would even more bowled over than they already are! FANTASTIC job, guys!!!!!

  • @IvanIV05
    @IvanIV05 10 месяцев назад +32

    Wow. Craig stands up and applauds them, Shirley talks about dancing royalty. Their rumba was good, but this was another level even by their own standards.

  • @rebeccahamlet1026
    @rebeccahamlet1026 10 месяцев назад +21

    These two have won my heart. ♥

  • @lucianaborinato2993
    @lucianaborinato2993 4 дня назад +2

    Re-watching this extraordinary dancing couple! Even if Strictly 2024 has started a few weeks ago, I still have to come back and rewatch Layton and Nikita dancing, they are extraordinary together, and they are the REAL winners!! Listen to the audience, they all agree with me!!

  • @elliej11j68
    @elliej11j68 10 месяцев назад +12

    I don’t watch strictly anymore since I now have to work Saturday night shifts. I get my fix from you tube and I have to say that these guys are awesome. I never thought anyone would top Danny Mac but Layton has proved me wrong.

  • @shelleyphilcox4743
    @shelleyphilcox4743 10 месяцев назад +11

    This, their Rhumba and Argentine tango are my favourite routines. Both beautiful dancers, and Nikita always shows such incredible generosity towards his partners by always playing to their strengths in his choreography and execution.
    I really particularly enjoyed Laytons routines when he is simply in the dance. Its been particularly nice through the journey to get past the initial hyper energy personal presentation and actually get to see the nice young person behind the showbizzy personality front.

  • @naomibrine8643
    @naomibrine8643 7 месяцев назад +4

    And weeks after they still SHINE and make me smile

  • @geraldineadams1623
    @geraldineadams1623 9 месяцев назад +10

    Just amazing.....these two are just sensational together. Best partnership ever on strictly.

  • @solfamilyj
    @solfamilyj 9 месяцев назад +7

    I'm obsessed, Layton, Nikita, Dave Arch, his band and the singers. It was all perfect!

  • @Dave88Bass
    @Dave88Bass 10 месяцев назад +33

    Best strictly couple I've ever seen😍 wish them all the best in the final🎉

    • @ronaldsmith2013
      @ronaldsmith2013 10 месяцев назад

      That's 2 dancers together. Layton couldn't dance like that with a woman.

  • @Sg_dua
    @Sg_dua 10 месяцев назад +42

    Come on guys!! Let’s make it happen! These guys need to win!! This dance was out of this world!! Every week they keep creating strictly history! Go Lakita!! ❤❤

  • @katethawley4356
    @katethawley4356 10 месяцев назад +13

    Their chemistry is just ..... out of this world ❤

  • @ClumsyMumsy
    @ClumsyMumsy 10 месяцев назад +10

    What a brilliant nod to Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor in 'Singing in the Rain', I so hope they win 🤞I loved it

  • @rebeccacook5188
    @rebeccacook5188 10 месяцев назад +11

    That was incredible, absolutely fantastic! Well done to both of you! The choreography was insane, at that speed too! I can’t wait to see more from this team! 🎉

  • @aigulekmykyshova9049
    @aigulekmykyshova9049 10 месяцев назад +11

    Thank you for your love to dance, Layton. Wish you all the best! 🥰🙏

  • @lauravision2791
    @lauravision2791 10 месяцев назад +12

    One of the best couples we’ve ever had on Strictly, I really want them to win!

  • @-Gigs
    @-Gigs 10 месяцев назад +112

    If they don’t win it all.. I mean ❤ they are one of the best partners in strictly history!

    • @ColaDiva
      @ColaDiva 10 месяцев назад +26

      They are the best partnership in Strictly history. I've been watching 20 years and this is more than just training/experience on Layton's part: This is pure, unadulterated, talent and a pro Latin/Ballroom dancer who's figured out how to harness it. These two together are incredible. An absolute joy and privilege to watch them.

    • @zarajenkins6948
      @zarajenkins6948 10 месяцев назад +2

      Haha you're so funny ....and deluded

    • @pirate833
      @pirate833 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@ColaDiva Layton is already a dancer and in a show.the rest had to start from scratch if they win it the BBC's only premier show will fall .

    • @marcusskyfall
      @marcusskyfall 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@ColaDivaI take it you know that he's a trained dancer?

    • @StellaFlavia-oh3nx
      @StellaFlavia-oh3nx 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, for Leyton and Nikita, no matter what❤❤❤

  • @rafaelyaguaro2842
    @rafaelyaguaro2842 10 месяцев назад +13

    SIMPLY BRILLIANT!!! UK PLEASE!!! VOTE FOR THEM!! They absolutely deserve to win!!!

  • @louiseclifton2239
    @louiseclifton2239 10 месяцев назад +13

    this was absolutely brilliant and fully deserve a spot in the final. my winners of strictly 2023!

  • @claudia2757
    @claudia2757 10 месяцев назад +11

    Layton, Nikita, sending my love to you, thanking for the joy and wishing you victory. We need to vote for you❤️❤️

  • @poklaso9393
    @poklaso9393 10 месяцев назад +149

    This is absolutely insane! And it's likely going down as one of the great dances in strictly history.

    • @normankennith7919
      @normankennith7919 10 месяцев назад +8

      very good! for 2 professional male dancers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @ericamacs3875
      @ericamacs3875 10 месяцев назад +10

      Craig said the best in 20 years of Strictly.

    • @jaytyl2295
      @jaytyl2295 10 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@ashleybrown1540 agree 💯

    • @normankennith7919
      @normankennith7919 10 месяцев назад

      bbc are desperate for a same sex couple to reach the final to normalise it!!!
      maybe next year it will be all same sex couples!!!@@ashleybrown1540

    • @LTS2112
      @LTS2112 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@ashleybrown1540And he Literally teaches dancing😂

  • @honey_w777
    @honey_w777 10 месяцев назад +7

    WHAT A DANCE !!! LIKE THIS IS INCREDIBLE LIKE IM STILL SPEECHLESS OMFGG. the flips and everything like honestly WOW !!! THEY ARE REALLY REALLY EXCEPTIONAL and the way they always bring out the best of each other, really really a beautiful partnership. AMAZING ❤

  • @zizuette
    @zizuette 10 месяцев назад +32

    Week after week Lakita comes to SLAY. How cute were those costumes. Grinning from ear to ear. Big love 💗 to my favorite Strictly dancers ever.

    • @juliegardner3482
      @juliegardner3482 10 месяцев назад +2

      Direct homage to Gene and Donald. Loved it❤

    • @LauraGomez-bl2so
      @LauraGomez-bl2so 10 месяцев назад +3

      I didn't like the idea of matching costumes at first, but I was so wrong. They looked ADORABLE.

    • @ireneanunda5957
      @ireneanunda5957 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@LauraGomez-bl2soI think they always look adorable when they are matching

  • @BarbaraRutland-Cook
    @BarbaraRutland-Cook 9 месяцев назад +10

    Really think these two deserved to win, loved them and watch this routine over and over again 💙

  • @rosepetal34
    @rosepetal34 10 месяцев назад +10

    We were very lucky to get these dances 💙

  • @simone6803
    @simone6803 10 месяцев назад +10

    THE TALENT! THE STYLE! THE CHOREOGRAPHY! EVERYTHING!! I’VE NEVER SEEN A BETTER CHARLESTON ON STRICTLY EVER!!

  • @jwen9299
    @jwen9299 10 месяцев назад +24

    They definitely deserve this score, personally I thought this dance was their best because it was a partnership and wow all those extra stage propes. 👏

    • @AndersBu
      @AndersBu 10 месяцев назад +6

      The quicksteep too

  • @margarettucker4700
    @margarettucker4700 10 месяцев назад +25

    My problem with Layton and Nikita is I am so mesmerised with their dancing I forget to breathe. They have taken Strictly to another level.❤️

  • @katherinecooke7377
    @katherinecooke7377 10 месяцев назад +8

    What the actual...Best strictly dance i have seen in a long time. Just wow

  • @emshents
    @emshents 10 месяцев назад +13

    Well that was bloody brilliant. Bravo Layton and Nikita!!!

  • @graceamamilo6704
    @graceamamilo6704 10 месяцев назад +15

    I loved watching the dance performance between layton and his dance partner Nikita it was an excellent performance on tonight's show

  • @Ana-cv6kn
    @Ana-cv6kn 10 месяцев назад +21

    I mean, they are just out of this world. I made my dad watch this with me (I am outside of the UK visiting him), who couldn't care less about all this. He kept asking to double check which one is a pro.

  • @tonebalone73
    @tonebalone73 10 месяцев назад +41

    Absolutely loved this routine. Looks like Layton and Nikita are really enjoying themselves. No matter whether they win the finals or not, they will always be the best couple in the whole of Strictly. Stunning performances week after week

    • @andrewmackay1350
      @andrewmackay1350 10 месяцев назад

      Well what do you expect from 2 professional dancers against former novices

    • @tonebalone73
      @tonebalone73 10 месяцев назад +1

      Layton isn’t privileged. His mum and family put him to stage school when he was young to give him a better future as they come from working class family. He worked hard to reached this level of dance, so why keep complaining about his past experience. Just complain to the Producers at Strictly rather than hating on the people.

  • @miamartin479
    @miamartin479 10 месяцев назад +12

    Unbelievable. They smashed it !!

  • @mellybeetaylor8177
    @mellybeetaylor8177 10 месяцев назад +13

    This is right up Layton's alley! So good. Perfection. 10/10

  • @geoliaful
    @geoliaful 10 месяцев назад +38

    Layton has managed to push Nikita's imagination to a whole other level! They're amazing

  • @paris6253
    @paris6253 5 месяцев назад +7

    BEST. CHARLESTON. EVER. ON. STRICTLY.

  • @BarbaraRutland-Cook
    @BarbaraRutland-Cook 10 месяцев назад +9

    Absolutely amazing 💙
    Really wanted these two to win the final 👍

    • @ronaldsmith2013
      @ronaldsmith2013 10 месяцев назад +1

      Why it defeats the object of the show and the journey the non dancing contestants go through

  • @MicaelaHB03
    @MicaelaHB03 10 месяцев назад +13

    they have both made strictly history and i am in awe almost every single time they dance... my winners 💗 #teamlakita

    • @ronaldsmith2013
      @ronaldsmith2013 10 месяцев назад

      YES they have made history, Two pro dancers together in a show for non dancers.

  • @shannamaybreen6351
    @shannamaybreen6351 10 месяцев назад +13

    AMAZING! The dance champion of 2023 ❤

  • @fdognyanyanya
    @fdognyanyanya 10 месяцев назад +10

    My HOLY GOODNESS GRACIOUS, Layton is in there for Nikita all the way to Final, they deserve to win Strictly 2023

  • @Buseeebeee
    @Buseeebeee 10 месяцев назад +9

    They are my favourites this year 😊 can't wait for their showdance!

  • @kristiantorres2630
    @kristiantorres2630 10 месяцев назад +10

    Just Amazing... They should be in the Final... Please vote!!!!

  • @juliegallagher8801
    @juliegallagher8801 8 месяцев назад +3

    Just total perfection 🥰 love them , they are incredible, could watch them all day

  • @jaaproos8062
    @jaaproos8062 10 месяцев назад +9

    This was an epic moment. Deep respect for both.😊😊😊😊