Strictly's Tyler West confirms he's dating Molly Rainford as she joins ...

STRICTLY Come Dancing star Tyler West confirmed he is dating Molly Rainford as he told Lorraine Kelly: "I'm so proud of my girlfriend".

The radio DJ, 26, paid tribute to Molly in a post on Instagram earlier and again on ITV's Lorraine following her huge career news.

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It comes after The Sun revealed Tyler and his fellow Strictly star Molly, 21, were spotted flirting backstage in October, and they were inseparable on the tour this year after the series wrapped.

Today, Tyler presented a showbiz news round-up for Lorraine Kelly and told the presenter that he had some happy news about his girlfriend.

He said: "I’m a very proud boyfriend, Lorraine.

"They’ve announced there is a new family joining Albert Square, and I am very fond of one of them!

"I will be on the square like an ultimate fan boy over there."

The Sun exclusively revealed how EastEnders bosses were looking for big name stars for a new family.

And they found it with Strictly Come Dancing finalist Molly and actress Francesca Henry as George’s daughters.

Actor Colin Salmon will also join the soap as their father George Knight alongside Absolutely Fabulous star Harriet Thorpe who will play the recast role of Linda Carter’s mum Elaine Peacock.

British actor Colin is best known for his role as MI6 deputy chief of staff Charles Robinson in three Bond films and will play "tough-talking and fiercely protective" father-of-two George.

The 60-year-old said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of EastEnders to take on the role of George Knight.

“I’m excited to explore the character of George, a true East End gentleman, having been born in the East End myself.

"I have a great affinity and love for the show and I look forward to being part of the great legacy."

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