Strictly Stars Tyler and Molly Share Their Engagement Story
- Tyler West proposed to Molly Rainford in Mykonos on August 10 2025.
- He surprised her during a fake photoshoot at sunset.
- Tyler said she makes him the luckiest man on Earth.
- Molly immediately said yes through joyful tears.
- They met as Strictly Come Dancing contestants in 2022.
Strictly Come Dancing has created another magical love story. Tyler West and Molly Rainford just announced their engagement. The couple met three years ago on the BBC competition. Their romantic journey culminated in a breathtaking Mykonos proposal.
This news has delighted Strictly fans worldwide. Their story offers a refreshing twist on Strictly relationships. It proves true connections can form beyond the dancefloor.
Tyler West planned the perfect surprise proposal. He chose a stunning Mykonos balcony at sunset. Molly believed they were having a complimentary photoshoot. Tyler cleverly orchestrated this disguise. He then dropped to one knee behind her. Molly was gazing at the beautiful sunset. She turned to find him proposing.
His emotional words captured hearts worldwide. Tyler stated:
“I don’t know where to start. So I’m hoping you can continue making me the luckiest man on this Earth, like you do every single day. So baby… will you marry me?”
Molly immediately said yes through joyful tears. Tyler ecstatically shouted:
“Get in! That’s what I’m talking about!”
The entire proposal was captured on video. Tyler shared it with the caption:
“Found our forever. 10.8.2025.”
Emotional reactions from the coupleView this post on Instagram
Tyler appeared on Lorraine after the engagement. He became tearful watching the proposal back. Tyler expressed:
“I can’t believe it, honestly I haven’t stopped crying. I’m still shaky now, it’s insane. We’ve just been on cloud nine, it was the most special moment.”
He revealed buying the ring long ago. Tyler always knew Molly was his forever partner. He described her as his best friend and source of peace. Tyler emphasized their constant laughter together. Planning required perfect deception. He convinced Molly about a hotel photoshoot. This ensured her complete surprise5.
Celebrity congratulations and public joyTheir famous friends erupted with congratulations. Fleur East called it:
“the most beautiful proposal. congratulations to you both xxxxxxxx”
Marvin Humes wrote:
“Wow..this is a lot, couldn’t be happier for two incredible people who are just perfect for eachother..I’m SO happy!!! Ah man this has made my night..congrats family..”
Dianne Buswell simply said:
“congratulations you cuties.”
Kai Widdrington referenced future celebrations:
“Love you two. (Can’t wait for the stag).”
Melvin Odoom reacted:
“Why am I smiling at my phone so hard! Congratulations guys”
The video received thousands of loving comments. Fans celebrated their genuine happiness together.
From Strictly friends to life partnersTheir connection began during Strictly Come dancing 2022. Both were contestants that memorable season. Tyler partnered with Dianne Buswell. He was eliminated in week seven. Interestingly, Molly was in that dance-off against him. Molly reached the final with Carlos Gu. They finished as runners-up to Hamza Yassin.
Their romance developed after the show. Molly clarified this important detail. She told OK magazine:
“Everyone thinks that we got together on the show, but we didn’t. It kind of happened after but what’s so lovely is that we kind of built a little friendship.”
Their relationship blossomed during the Strictly tour. Spending quality time together deepened their bond. Molly recalled:
“I suppose it developed towards the end of the tour because we’d spent so much time together and we were really good friends.”
Tyler officially asked her on a date post-tour. Their friendship naturally became romance. They confirmed their relationship in March 2023. A playful Friends-themed TikTok revealed their couple status.
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Last Updated on August 19, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
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