BAD Education actor Layton Williams gave fans a glimpse into his luxurious Jamaican holiday this week.
The Strictly Come Dancing star, 29, enjoyed a well-deserved break in the sun, staying in a huge suite at a 5 star resort – and he didn’t have to pay a penny.
He gave his 230,000 Instagram followers a look at his time away.
The West End star stayed at the Sandals South Coast and captured picturesque moments of himself walking along the two mile beach.
The Manchester-born actor also shared snaps of the £350-a-night resort, including his spacious suite with a bottle of champagne, a dining room and living area with an en suite bathtub.
Alongside the images he told fans it had been a freebie from Sandals resort.
Layton posted a hilarious video on Instagram about taking a break from “script learning” while on holiday, to soak up the sun.
The amenities at the fabulous all-inclusive resort includes use of four pools, tennis court, a fitness centre, nine restaurants with local and international fine dining option and lots of entertainment.
The resort is situated in the breathtaking Whitehouse, Jamaica, which has a population of 4,000 people and is best known for its array of water sports, as well as their delicious seafood.
LAYTON’S EARLY BEGINNINGS
Layton’s first job was at the age of 12, when he played the titular role in Billy Elliot the Musical in London’s West End.
In July 2022, he spoke of his trailblazing theatre performances to Attitude Magazine. He said: “When I went to the [Billy Elliot] audition, there were no people of colour in the line. I wanted to turn back.”
Layton continued: “My mum said ‘No, just get in’. I eventually got the role. I am proud to be the first Black Billy Elliot and the first Black Jamie [the play Everybody’s Talking About Jamie]. It paved the way.”
His theatre success would continue, when nationwide search resulted in the then 13-year-old Layton being cast in the West End musical Thriller – Live, to play a young Michael Jackson back in January 2009.
The Beautiful People actor had a string of TV roles, before landing the critically acclaimed role of rambunctious schoolboy Stephen Carmichael in BBC Three hit sitcom Bad Education from 2012 to 2014.
Layton returned to the Jack Whitehall penned sitcom in 2022.
The dynamic actor also received rave reviews for his performance in the stage musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, as the character Jamie New, which he played from January 2019 to May 2022.
STRICTLY COME DANCING SUCCESS
Last year, Layton took part as a contestant on the 21st series of BBC‘s Strictly Come Dancing.
The Brit-award red carpet presenter was partnered with professional dancer, and CBB 2024 runner-up, Nikita Kuzmin, 26.
They received the first perfect 40 score of that year’s series, in Week 11’s Musical week, another perfect score in the semi-finals and followed up by two perfect 40 scores in the final.
The Strictly fan-favourites finished as joint runner-ups, along with professional dancer Dianne Buswell, 34, and EastEnders actor Bobby Brazier, 20.
Corrie star Ellie Leach, 23, and dancer Vito Coppola, 31, would be crowned Strictly 2023 winners, taking home the famed glitterball trophy.
LAYTON’S CURRENT PLANS
The multi-talented star is an avid traveller, having travelled to Miami, USA, earlier in the month.
The TV star had previously hinted that he was in a relationship with deli-owner James Harper, telling Alan Carr on his Life’s a Beach Podcast last year: “I’ve got a man. It’s new though.”
Shortly after, Layton shared a snap of his new beau on his Instagram story, with the caption: “Happy Birthday to my fave!”, before solidifying his relationship announcement as a “Hard Launch.”
This year, Layton celebrated his new love with a hearty Valentines day by posting a picture of himself and James along with a beautiful caption: “Happy Valentines Day to my Glastonbury bae! Love you x!”
Layton will be joining Nikita to host a dance event titled Layton & Nikita: Live, on Sunday 30th June at Manchester‘s Bridgewater Hall, and Tuesday 16th July at London‘s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
