Tyler West has admitted he wishes he could take back his interview with Margot Robbie, his celebrity crush, ahead of hosting Children in Need.
The presenter, 30, described the encounter as a moment he would rather forget, explaining that he was left speechless when face to face with the actress.
A Muddled Encounter
Speaking about the interview, West said: 'I interviewed Margot Robbie, and she's my celeb crush. You know when you talk to someone and you go "how are you?" and then it just muddles up.'
He added: 'I said gibberish, then no words came out my mouth because I was just looking at her at. I could have acted a bit cooler.'
The admission comes as West prepares to host Children in Need, a role he described as a significant milestone in his career.
Personal Milestone
West, who previously presented CBBC and hosted the breakfast show on Kiss FM, now presents Strictly Come Dancing's spin-off show, Lights Up. He said the Children in Need gig holds particular meaning for him.
'There's so many presenters that go their whole careers without being presented with the opportunity to do Children In Need but personally, it feels like such a milestone and a salute to like the younger Tyler that was shy and wouldn't come out of his bedroom,' he said.
West, a former youth worker, witnessed a murder outside his bedroom as a teenager and spent two years isolated before finding confidence through handball. He later worked as a youth support worker in South London.
Strictly Journey
West's history with Strictly includes finishing eighth as a contestant in 2022, where he met his fiancée, Molly Rainford. The couple got engaged four months after the Strictly tour and have booked their wedding for next year.
On the new Strictly presenter line-up, which includes Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdicombe, West said: 'A lot of shows across the board can sometimes be like stuck in their ways, because people don't like change, but the thing that keeps it entertaining and fresh is change.'
Children in Need will air on BBC One and iPlayer on Friday 13 November 2026. Strictly: Lights Up is available on BBC iPlayer.
