Tyler West

2022 - 9 - 24

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Tyler West Is Probably Safe From The 'Strictly' Curse (Bustle)

Radio DJ Tyler West is swapping the DJ booth for the dance floor in this year's 'Strictly Come Dancing', but who is the DJ dating? Here's what we know.

Keeping active, before entering the presenting world, West was actually a sportsman as he [played handball for Team GB in his younger years](https://www.tylerwest.co.uk/about). [@tylerwestt](https://www.instagram.com/tylerwestt/?hl=en), the Londoner is often seen sharing images from his tropical-looking DJ sets in Ibiza, his candid outfit shots, and funny reels that West seems to enjoy sharing with his 27k followers. West joined the Kiss FM team in 2019 with his own weekly slot 7 p.m — 11 p.m Monday to Thursday. However, he did feature in a comedic YouTube [girlfriend-boyfriend tag video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS78TusEET8) with Sian Westley back in 2015. [Strictly Curse”](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/the-strictly-curse-is-a-real-thing-if-these-couples-are-anything-to-go-by-11998838), as it looks like he’s currently single. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/strictly-come-dancing-2022-celebrity-contestants-release-date-everything-to-know).

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I'm a body language expert and spotted a spark between a couple ... (The Sun)

"There was clearly an initial spark, which we have seen become an important element in the success of couples dancing on Strictly in previous years. "Tyler and ...

[most at risk of an early exit](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19908099/body-language-strictly-poor-chemistry-exit/), Darren added: “Verbal and non-verbal communication is the key to success for any couple. [split up thanks to their time on the show.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19637625/strictly-winner-rose-ayling-ellis-curse-boyfriend/) [Joe Sugg](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/joe-sugg/) after falling for each other while they were partnered on Strictly in 2018. [Betfair Bingo](https://bingo.betfair.com/) "Instantly we saw lots of genuine emotion and happiness from both Tyler and Dianne as they met for the first time. [led to love off-screen.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19637625/strictly-winner-rose-ayling-ellis-curse-boyfriend/) [Tyler West](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/tyler-west/) and [Dianne Buswell](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/dianne-buswell/) were paired up on last night's launch show - and soon put on a "tactile" display.

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'One job!' Shirley Ballas sparks uproar after accidentally 'overscoring ... (Daily Express)

Shirley Ballas sparked an uproar from Strictly Come Dancing viewers after she became 'muddled' over her scores for Tyler West and Dianne Buswell's dance.

Shirley responded, to which Claudia asked: "Okay, do you want the seven?" Are you there, hello?" "We just need to confirm... Fans were quick to point out the mistake and scolded the judge for messing up her "one job". the judge admitted. As the couple anxiously awaited their score, Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas expressed some confusion over the score she held up on her board.

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Strictly: Fans convinced Shirley Ballas has 'soft spot' for Tyler West (Metro)

Strictly Come Dancing fans couldn't resist poking fun at Shirley Ballas' evident 'soft spot' for Tyler West.

[Strictly Come Dancing’s Jayde Adams chokes up after receiving standing ovation from audience](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/24/strictly-2022-jayde-adams-emotional-after-standing-ovation-17443586/?ico=more_text_links) [two same-sex pairings for the very first time](https://metro.co.uk/2022/09/23/strictly-come-dancings-pairings-revealed-including-two-same-sex-couples-17439892/). [Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk) entertainment team by emailing us [email protected], calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our [Submit Stuff](https://metro.co.uk/submit-stuff/) page – we’d love to hear from you. [Strictly Come Dancing](https://metro.co.uk/tag/strictly-come-dancing/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) fans couldn’t resist poking fun at [Shirley Ballas](https://metro.co.uk/tag/shirley-ballas/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK2)’ evident ‘soft spot’ for Tyler West. [Harry Styles](https://metro.co.uk/tag/harry-styles/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1)’ Falling alongside professional partner [Dianne Buswell](https://metro.co.uk/tag/dianne-buswell/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK2), which featured an impressive over-the-head angel lift.

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Strictly's Shirley Ballas forced to clarify marks for Tyler West after ... (ChronicleLive)

Strictly Come Dancing's head judge Shirley Ballas forced host Claudia Winkleman to step in after giving her marks for Tyler West.

That was music to Tyler's ears, but he had a rather anxious moment when Claudia cut in to ask Shirley to clarify her score. It didn't take long for some viewers to accuse Shirley over 'bias' towards Tyler and being overly generous with her score. Tyler admitted on Friday night's [Strictly](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/strictly-come-dancing) launch show that he had a bit of a crush on Shirley, something referenced by Tess Daly as the judges got ready to deliver their verdicts on Saturday. However, things weren't so straight forward, as, after looking like she was struggling to find the paddle she was after as with a second joking: "Shirley so flustered after watching Tyler she messed up her scoring. Shirley said she something in Tyler, after Tess joked that he really wanted to impress her.

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