Strictly’s finalists – Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier – could collect more than £1million after the final this weekend, as all three stars are predicted to be inundated with offers from TV bosses and endorsement deals.
PR and entertainment expert for Press Box, Lynn Carratt, told Yahoo about the finalists: “Reaching the final of Strictly is no easy feat, and Ellie, Layton and Bobby should all be incredibly proud of themselves. Appearing on a show that is as popular as Strictly can be career-changing for the celebrities who take part.
“Although the trio already have a degree of fame through their day-to-day work, Strictly could make them household names, and several TV show offers and endorsement deals are likely to flow in. Each of them could earn more than £1 million. .”
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The Strictly finalists are all stars in their own right and have cemented their continued futures in showbiz. The three stars are not only incredible competitors in the BBC dance competition, but also have an acting background and will likely continue acting.
The tension is building ahead of this weekend’s final when it all comes to an end. Strictly has released the dance and song routines, and of course everyone has their favorites, but who would you like to win Strictly Come Dancing?
But for the stars taking part, Strictly Come Dancing could have an impact on their lives forever. The PR mastermind pointed out that Strictly Come Dancing can be “career-changing” for the celebrity contestants – especially the finalists – as it can escalate their fame to a whole new level.
Layton Williams
Williams was incredible in the competition and made Strictly history many times, including the first ever 10 for a Cha Cha Cha when he danced to Million Dollar Bill. The actor has enjoyed his time on the show and remains excited for the finale.
Although he continued to grow stronger, his journey was not without problems. Having had experience on the West End, some viewers have wondered whether his dancing experience has given him an unfair advantage over the other competitors.
TV and entertainment expert Ms Carratt said: “Known in the industry as a quadruple threat, Layton has been wanting to take his career to the next level for some time. He has been on stage in the West End since the age of 12. but it was his role in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie which brought him to the public’s attention; he is also widely known for his role as Stephen Carmichael in the BBC comedy Bad Education.
“Without a doubt, Layton is the best dancer on Strictly, having immersed himself in his craft since the age of 11 while studying at the prestigious acting school Italia Conti. Although he has trained in several different dance styles, as a result Layton still has to had a painful reaction for being part of the show.
With stars looking to take their careers to the next level after Strictly, PR predicted Williams could set his sights on Hollywood. Ms Carratt added: “Fans of the show like to see the journey a celebrity takes as they learn to dance, rather than watching an already polished performer. So while he definitely deserves a place in the final, he’s unlikely to secure it from the public. Vote to win. I think Layton would definitely like to go to the big screen and appear in big musical films like La La Land – Watch out, Ryan Gosling.”
Ellie Leach
Leach joined Strictly after recently splitting from her boyfriend, but she has shown no signs of sadness as she turned heads on the dance floor. Watching her journey, viewers at home were hoping the former Coronation Street star would fall in love with her dance partner Vito Coppola, but both say they are just really good friends.
Her platform has been taken to a new level, she could be the next Michelle Keegan and she could be heading to the West End after her stint on Strictly, according to a PR expert. Ms Carratt said: “For me, Ellie is the one to watch; she has grown up on screen in front of viewers – starring in Coronation Street as Faye Windass since the age of ten. But Strictly has shown what a great talent she is and how she has matured. Ellie and dance partner Vito, who have been plagued by romance rumors, entered the final without ever experiencing the dreaded dance competition.’
She added: “Whether she wins the Gillterball or not, I believe the sky is the limit for Ellie; she will likely be cast in a West End show or follow in the footsteps of fellow Corrie Alumni and forge a successful career in film. dramas like Suranne Jones and Michelle Keegan. Of course, Coronation Street’s door is still open if she ever decides to reprise her role.’
Bobby Brazier
Brazier’s future on EastEnders looks bright, and so does his future in showbiz. With famous parents Jeff Brazier and the late Jade Goody, he is a natural in front of the cameras. And after his late reality star mother Goody came into the spotlight, the actor has already found his niche in EastEnders and Strictly Come Dancing at the age of 20.
Mrs Carratt added: “Bobby has shown himself to be a shining star who is extremely humble. His backstory, which is already known, touches the hearts of the viewers. He has grown on screen every week and made real progress. a strong head on his shoulders and is mature beyond his years. After taking up catwalk modelling, he secured a role in EastEnders last year and walked away with the Rising Star award at NTA’s this year.
“I think that whether he wins or loses on Strictly, Bobby will be staying with EastEnders for a long time to come and learning the craft of acting because before winning his role in the BBC soap he had no previous acting training and he has learned a lot on the job, which I’m sure he will want to continue. He will no doubt get more modeling offers and lucrative brand deals to fit around his day job.”