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Katie Wilson

Strictly's Tyler West collapses in rehearsals after mad dash to get to brother's Mauritius wedding

Strictly Come Dancing star Tyler West collapsed on the floor in rehearsals after a crazy dash to his brother’s wedding.

The KISS FM DJ flew to Mauritius for just nine hours last week so he wouldn’t miss his older sibling’s big day.

And the journey – and jet lag – seemed to have taken its toll on the 26-year-old, who is partnered with Dianne Buswell on this year’s show.

The professional dancer shared a video of an exhausted Tyler lying on the floor at 10pm last night.

He could be heard mumbling something incoherent before he realised Diane was filming him.

She captioned the clip “it’s been a long day” as she shared it to her Instagram stories.

KISS FM DJ Tyler is partnered with Dianne Buswell (BBC/Ray Burmiston)
Dianne filmed him collapsed on the floor after hours practising (Instagram)

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Tyler and Dianne soared to the top of the leader board after landing the first 10s of the competition when they impressed the judges with their Charleston in Movie Week.

But his family were unable to support him in the audience last week as everyone jetted off to Mauritius for his big brother Lewis’ wedding to bride Yasmin.

Sharing snaps of the wedding with his 70,000 Instagram followers, Tyler wrote: “Mr & Mrs West. The best day. Proudest brother.”

As he boarded a plane from Gatwick airport for the 12 hour flight to join his family on the Indian Ocean island, he admitted he was a bit emotional.

Tyler was best man at his big brother Lewis' wedding (Instagram)
On the stag do to Spain last month (Instagram)

Posting some throwback pics with his bro and his doting mum Debbie, he wrote: “Sat on board a flight to Mauritius (bit emotional with the 1 complimentary drink).

“Just thinking, the days finally arrived. Big bro is getting married.

“I wouldn’t miss it for the world & I am so excited for you. I can’t wait for everything that’s to come. Let’s go #LeathersWithTheWhiteSocks.”

Dance partner Dianne commented underneath: “Have the best time! The tango will miss you.”

Tyler said he was emotional on the flight (Instagram)
Tyler posted a throwback photo (Instagram)

Tyler’s brother Lewis hit back that he would make sure his kept practising his routines while he was away.

“It’s okay me and him have a rehearsal just after he lands! I will keep him in check @diannebuswell.”

This week will see Tyler and Dianne dance to Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) for the Halloween Strictly Spooktacular.

*Strictly Come Dancing continues at 6.30pm on Saturday on BBC1

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