KISS FM’s Tyler West named as contestant for Strictly Come Dancing

Host of KISS FM’s weekday afternoon show, Tyler West has been named as the seventh contestant to enter Strictly Come Dancing 2022.

The news was revealed this morning on KISS Breakfast with Jordan & Perri.

Tyler was nominated for an ARIA for Best New Presenter in 2020 for his KISS afternoon show. He began his broadcasting career in children’s television, he has also hosted MTV News, HQ Trivia, the 2020 EE BAFTA Awards Red Carpet Live Show, co-hosted Flat out Fabulous on BBC Three and the host of The MTV Movie Show.

Tyler says: “I am SO gassed to be joining the Strictly family! As I started writing this I already got cramp. It’s going to be one crazy incredible journey which will no doubt be SO far outside my comfort zone. It’s a show that means so much to me and my family and I can’t wait to seriously shake a leg on that shiny dance floor… with a side of sequins.”