Nikita's tears speak volumes about the genuine fondness he has for Layton, and it's reciprocated. A truly beautiful partnership. 😢😊

At least the judges knew who the rightful winner was. Love you Layton 💖

I knew they wouldn't get it since Blackpool but man if I'm not gutted they didn't win. They truly truly deserved that trophy, specially Nikita. They did us proud and made their mark in the show for years to come, but it's sad they didn't win.

It is so good to see Layton and Nikita able to publicly show their affection for each other and their sadness at the end of this intense period of their relationship. Unfortunately many of the older generation (of which I am one!) grew up believing that a public display of affection between boys and men was deeply suspect, showed weakness and was probably sexually perverse! Likewise public displays of male grief or distress like crying except in very limited circumstances. They were discouraged/punished by adults shaming and name calling any young boys who were slow to 'man up'. With so much emotion bottled up for generations no wonder males still make up three quarters of suicides in the UK! It has been wonderful to see that times are changing. On Strictly nowadays male professionals and celebrities are open in celebrating each other's successes and in bad times comforting each other as well. I think both the gay and theatrical communities have always been leaders in this area and deserve credit for it so it's not surprising to see it on Strictly. I look forward to continuing representation of all the different minorities as well. As Layton said on ITT we don't choose the way that we are born. I would add nor do we choose the life changing injuries and illnesses that can occur afterwards as Nikita's diabetes demonstrates. They are both role models to be celebrated for so many reasons 👏👏👏👏

This was the best Strictly season ever!!! Thank you Layton and Nikita❤

Yup as they both said, they came hear to represent, and they did and so much more. Our boys are winners

At the time of writing, the Lakita January/February tour within the Strictly tour has almost sold out. I am so glad they are maximising their time together and hope their workshops go well.

Ive loved your partnership. Hope the friendship endures. And what a family you have Layton. Working class hero

Layton is just the Most Beautiful Genuine Kind Hearted Young Man, He went To Slay & He Did & he accomplished So Much More & He Represented the #LGBTQIA+ Community Perfectly Thank You Layton You inspire a Whole Lot More People. I'm inspired By Layton, & i just Love The Friendship with Nikita #Lakita 💖💖💖💖

Why do the public have the last vote? It becomes a bit of a popularity contest the judges should be the ones to vote for the overall winner

Every video I see with these two that was posted around like yesterday or something I sob like.. I’m gonna miss them so much 😭😭😭😭😭

Никита и Лейтон просто великолепны!!!

Absolutely stunning they are best

I cried watching this for the first time and I just cried watching it again. Their genuine love and respect for each other, their beautiful friendship and the amazing dances they gave us each week made this series of Strictly so special for me. I'm so proud of Layton and Nikita.❤❤

Layton and Nkita should have one...more difficult dances , technique , everything...yes , if judges had to have the.last say.ot would be a 40. Not public who just voted , who knoe nothing..

I could watch them time and time again ❤❤

Gems 💎

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THEY ARE THE WINNERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOBODY WILL REMEMBER THAT MODEST GIRL BUT LAYTON AND NIKITA WILL ALWAYS BE THERE , IN OUR MINDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HOPE THEY WILL CONTINUE THIS AMAZING PARTNERSHIP AS PROFESSIONALS , I D LOVE TO SEE THEM IN AS MANY SHOWS AS POSSIBLE !!!!!!!! COME ON GUYS YOU ARE THE BEST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!