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Man Sentenced for Six-Year Stalking of Shirley Ballas

4/3/2025

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Kyle Shaw, 37, was handed a suspended 20-month prison sentence for a six-year stalking campaign against Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, whom he mistakenly believed to be his aunt. The court issued a lifelong restraining order, barring him from contacting Ballas and her family. Shaw's complex mental health struggles will require him to undergo rehabilitation programs.

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Kyle Shaw, 37, was handed a suspended 20-month prison sentence for a six-year stalking campaign against Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, whom he mistakenly believed to be his aunt. The court issued a lifelong restraining order, barring him from contacting Ballas and her family. Shaw's complex mental health struggles will require him to undergo rehabilitation programs.