Tyler West has been confirmed as the latest celebrity contestant to be joining the Strictly Come Dancing 2022 lineup.
He already has some fierce competition with a whole host of celebrities already being confirmed for this year's lineup, including Will Mellor, Kym Marsh, Kaye Adam, Richie Anderson, Jayde Adams and Ellie Simmonds.
After being announced as the latest contestants, Tyler said: “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."
As he becomes the latest star to be set for the Strictly ballroom, here's who Tyler West is and where you might know him from.
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Who is Tyler West?
Tyler West is a TV presenter, radio host and DJ.
He's best known for hosting the weekday afternoons on KISS and was nominated for a prestigious ARIA for Best New Presenter in 2020 for the role.
Tyler's broadcasting career started in children's television as he hosted a variety of CBBC programmes.
During his presenting career he's also hosted MTV News, HQ Trivia and the 2020 EE BAFTA Awards Red Carpet Live Show.
The presenter had a busy year last year as he launched his first BBC Three series, co-hosting Flat Out Fabulous.
He also became the host of The MTV Movie Show.
Tyler West's sporting career
As well as having a successful broadcasting career, Tyler West is also an avid sportsman.
Through his keen love of fitness he was introduced to handball and represented the GB National team from a young age.
It was his young sporting career that actually led him to the world of children's television and he went on to present for CBBC’s MOTD KickAbout and Blue Peter.
