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Tyler West Vows to Be Big Brother for Struggling Kids
Tyler West pledges to be a big brother for kids in need ahead of Children in Need 2026.
In brief
Tyler West pledges to be a big brother for kids in need ahead of Children in Need 2026. Tyler West, 30, says he was the 'target candidate' for Children in Need as a kid and wants to be a big brother for struggling youth. Originally reported by LADbible.
Tyler West's Big Brother Promise
Tyler West vows to be a big brother for struggling kids ahead of Children in Need 2026.
“It will be the best night of telly that anybody could watch”
Children in Need 2026 Hosts
West joins Alex Jones, Mel Giedroyc, Rylan, Sara Cox, and Pudsey Bear for the telethon.
West's Personal Connection
West was the 'target candidate' for Children in Need as a kid growing up on a council estate in South London.
“I was the target candidate”
Brother as Guiding Light
His older brother Lewis was his 'guiding light' during tough times on a council estate.
“My brother was my idol growing up”
West's Youth Support Work
West worked as a youth support worker in South London before entering showbiz.
Why Kids Need Hope
West says young people face too much pressure and lack safe spaces in 2026's cost of living crisis.
“There's this massive amount of pressure that's put on their shoulders”
West's Hope for Kids
West believes Children in Need 2026 can be a beacon of hope for young Brits.
“nights like Children in Need are a beacon of hope”
The headline
Tyler West, 30, says he was the 'target candidate' for Children in Need as a kid and wants to be a big brother for struggling youth.
