Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams received a perfect score for his incredible first performance on Saturday.
The 29-year-old actor came under fire after accusations his West End experience gave him an unfair competitive advantage.
Layton and his pro partner Nikita Kuzmin took to the stage with a lively quickstep after performing it in week two.
Judges Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood raved and even gave a standing ovation, saying how Layton inspired little boys at home to dance.
Craig described the dance as “perfect” and “amazing” and was notoriously difficult to please. He received a 10 and saw the duo receive the full 40 points.
Strictly Come Dancing's Layton Williams received a perfect score for his incredible first performance on Saturday (pictured with partner Nikita Kuzmin).
The 29-year-old actor came under fire after accusations his West End experience gave him an unfair competitive advantage
In the 2023 finale on Saturday, Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola became the first couple to take to the stage with the very hot Paso Doble.
The duo, rumored to be a unit, sizzled in their skimpy costumes before achieving a near-perfect score and receiving a standing ovation.
Judges Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood all praised the routine they performed previously on the show and were pleased with the former soap star's progress over the course of the series.
“Everything was absolutely perfect,” enthused Shirley, while Anton said the dance touched him emotionally.
Ellie and Vito were then left speechless as their first dance of the evening earned them 39 out of 40 possible points.
It comes after the show kicked off in incredible style with a stunning group routine.
And viewers were left in tears as professional dancer Amy Dowden made a surprise return to the dance floor amid her battle with cancer.
Amy, who was forced to sit out the latest series, looked sensational as she could barely do without her wig after losing her hair due to chemotherapy.
Fans were quick to take to social media after the dancer took center stage and showed off her skills.
In this year's final, Bobby Brazier, Ellie Leach and Layton Williams will fight for the coveted Glitterball trophy.
In the Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final on Saturday, Ellie Leach and Vitto Coppola were the first couple to hit the dance floor for a very hot paso doble
The duo, who are rumored to be a unit, sizzled in their skimpy costumes before achieving a near-perfect score
Each celebrity and their professional dance partners must dance three times; their favorite dance from the series, a show dance and a jury choice.
EastEnders actor Bobby, 20, and Dianne Buswell, 34, will dance Couple's Choice to This Woman's Work by Maxwell.
The lyrical dance is a tribute to Bobby's mother, who died in 2007 at the age of 27 after a short battle with cervical cancer.
Judges Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke and Craig Revel Horwood all praised the routine they performed previously on the show and were pleased with the former soap star's progress over the course of the series.
Ellie and Vito were then left speechless as their first dance of the evening earned them 39 out of 40 possible points
Her show dance will be “La La La Land Medley,” while the judges have asked her to perform her samba to “Young Hearts Run Free” by Candi Staton.
Ellie, 22, and Vito, 31, will perform their show dance to Jennifer Lopez Megamix, the jury-selected Paso Doble to Insomnia by 2WEI and their favorite routine, the American Smooth to Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Robbie Williams .
Layton, 29, and Nikita, 25, will dance to Friend Like Me by Ne-Yo, the judges will choose their quickstep to Puttin' On The Ritz by Gregory Porter and perform their favorite dance, the Tango to Tattoo by Loreen.
The Strictly Come Dancing 2023 final kicked off on Saturday with a stunning group routine in incredible style
And viewers were left in tears as professional dancer Amy Dowden made a surprise return to the dance floor amid her battle with cancer
Fans were quick to take to social media after the dancer took center stage and showed off her skills
Strictly Come Dancing 2023 kicked off in September, hosted again by Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman with the return of judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Shirley Ballas.
The 15 celebrities who hit the dance floor this year apparently included Bobby Brazier, Annabel Croft, Les Dennis, Angela Rippon, Nigel Harman, Zara McDermott, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Amanda Abbington, Ellie Leach, Angela Scanlon, Nikita Kanda and Adam Thomas, Eddie Kadi, Jody Cundy and Layton Williams.
Professional dancers: Dianne Buswell, Nadiya Bychkova, Vito Coppola, Graziano Di Prima, Amy Dowden, Carlos Gu, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Nikita Kuzmin, Gorka Márquez, Luba Mushtuk, Lauren Oakley, Giovanni Pernice, Jowita Przystał, Johannes Radebe, Michelle Tsiakkas, Kai Widdrington and Nancy Xu also returned.
Star Amy Dowden was unfortunately unable to take part after she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year, but was able to make several cameos throughout the series.
In the first week, the couples performed for the first time and Nigel topped the leaderboard while Angela received a standing ovation for her cha-cha-cha.
Unfortunately, the first celebrity to be sent home was Les after he and his partner Nancy ended up at the bottom of the leaderboard with just 15 points.
The final songs and dances of Strictly Come Dancing 2023
Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin
Favorite dance – Argentine tango to tattoo by Loreen
Show dance – Friend Like Me by Ne-Yo
Judges' Choice – Quickstep to Puttin' On The Ritz by Gregory Porter
Ellie Leach and Vito Coppola
Favorite dance – American Smooth to Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Robbie Williams
Show dance – Jennifer Lopez Megamix
Jury choice – Paso Doble to Insomnia by 2WEI
Bobby Brazier and Dianne Buswell
Favorite dance – pairing choice for this woman’s work by Maxwell
Show dance – La La Land Medley
Jury Selection – Samba to Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton
STRICTLY COME DANCING 2023: THE PROFILES OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Layton Williams
Age: 28
Profession: actor
Layton says: “I'm absolutely delighted to confirm that I'll be taking part in the UK's most famous dance competition!” It's time to take it to the ballroom. I really enjoy learning new skills from the best. Bring on the sequins… ALL the sequins!'
Age: 22
Occupation: Coronation Street star
Ellie says: “It still doesn’t feel real that I’m going to be doing Strictly!!” It’s always been a dream of mine so I guess dreams really do come true!!!!”
Age: 20
Occupation: EastEnders star and model
Bobby said: “I'm so excited to be part of the Strictly line-up that I can't wait to start training like a professional dancer and add some moves to my repertoire.” “I'm excited “Looking forward to performing in front of everyone.”