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Tyler West Strictly Star Speaks Out Over Witnessing Murder Trauma

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Tyler West witnessed a murder outside his home at age 14, prompting him to break out of severe mental isolation.

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West and his mother ran into the street with towels to try to stop the victim's bleeding while waiting over ten minutes for emergency services.

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Taking up handball after the incident led to his first TV appearance when CBBC interviewed his team, launching his media career.

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He went on to star in Strictly Come Dancing in 2022 and currently co-hosts Strictly: Lights Up alongside Abi Clarke.

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