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He continued saying: \u201cAnd if anything, sometimes I’m such a professional in the things that I do, when it comes to stuff that […] I should potentially be able to do, and everyone expects me to be able to do this, actually, it’s just some time for learning.<\/p>\n
“So I don’t really know yet because I’ve not started, but come a couple of weeks, I might be like, \u2018Oh yeah, I\u2019m amazing\u2019. Or I might be like, ‘Actually, you know what? Can we all just cool down?’\u201d<\/p>\n
“Let\u2019s see. I’m excited for the ride,” he added. “And I’m excited to learn new things. So just swim into the deep end.\u201d<\/p>\n
Layton is an alumni of the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Previous Strictly contestants Kelly Brook and Pixie Lott also studied at the same performing arts school.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n However, Layton also has West End experience, starring in Billy Elliot when he was just 12 years old, and later starring in the hit musical, Everybody\u2019s Talking About Jamie.<\/p>\n Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon, 39, is the second contestant who is causing a stir over past dance experience.<\/p>\n Angela danced with the O\u2019Shea Irish Dance Company, where she performed internationally with the group.<\/p>\n At the exclusive press event, Layton was also asked what dance he was most excited to learn.<\/p>\n He responded, saying: \u201cI think I\u2019ll like the fast-paced stuff but it is nice each week to switch it up and give like light and shade and show different sides of your character.<\/p>\n \u201cObviously the actors as well but we’re really excited to really jump into the drama of whatever dance.\u201d<\/p>\n He was also asked to share his opinion on the judges, stating: \u201cAt the end of the day, they\u2019re giving you notes in order to make me better, so why am I going to push against that?<\/p>\n “We\u2019re actors, we know how to take a correction and you want to be in the best position that you can be. And then hopefully the next week, in notes on your feet or whatever, you can come back and make sure that they\u2019re together.\u201d<\/p>\n
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