Neil Jones on backlash against Strictly's Layton 'People are going to change their opinions'
ok.co.ukNeil Jones may not have a Strictly Come Dancing partner this year, but when it comes to the celebrity contestants, he's certainly got their back.
Speaking to OK! this week, the professional dancer, 29, defended Layton Williams, who has received backlash since joining the show for his previous dancing experience.
Layton, who topped the leaderboard during week one, is a West End star and has experience in dancing, singing and acting, with many claiming it gives him a one-up in the competition.
But sharing his view on why people will change their opinions, Neil said, "Layton is a dancer but he’s never danced Latin Ballroom, it’s different. "He’s doing a great job and I really feel that we’re going to see the growth from him, and that’s when people are going to change their opinions.
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