Strictly Come Dancing Stars Molly Rainford and Tyler West Announce Engagement

August 19, 2025 – Former Strictly Come Dancing stars Molly Rainford and Tyler West are officially engaged. The couple, who met three years ago on the BBC dance show, shared their exciting news on Instagram with a romantic video from their holiday in Mykonos, Greece.

In the video, Tyler got down on one knee and asked Molly to marry him. Holding back tears, he said: “I don’t know where to start… So baby, will you marry me?” An emotional Molly said yes, and Tyler celebrated with a joyful: “Yes! Get in!”

The post was captioned with the words: “Found our forever. 10.8.2025.”

Their Love Story

Molly and Tyler first met as contestants on Strictly Come Dancing. At the time, they were just friends, but during the tour, their bond grew stronger. Molly once revealed that their romance blossomed after spending so much time together: “We were doing everything together, and it just progressed from there really.”

Tyler was partnered with Dianne Buswell in the competition, while Molly reached the final with Carlos Gu. Their relationship has been followed closely by fans ever since.

Friends React to the Proposal

Celebrity friends rushed to congratulate the couple.

• Melvin Odoom wrote: “Why am I smiling at my phone so hard! Congratulations guys.”

• Fleur East added: “The most beautiful proposal. Congratulations to you both.”

• Marvin Humes shared: “Wow, couldn’t be happier for two incredible people who are just perfect for each other.”

With the new series of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 about to begin, this engagement has added even more excitement for fans of the show.