Kyle Shaw Sentenced for Six-Year Stalking Campaign Against Shirley Ballas

The 37-year-old received a suspended 20-month prison term, a lifetime restraining order, and mandatory rehabilitation after causing severe distress to the Strictly Come Dancing judge and her family.

• Kyle Shaw, 37, was sentenced to a 20-month suspended prison term after pleading guilty to stalking Shirley Ballas between 2017 and 2023.
• Shaw was issued a lifetime restraining order, prohibiting contact with Ballas, her family, and colleagues, following years of menacing behavior and threats.
• His actions stemmed from a belief, based on his mother's claims, that Ballas's late brother, David Rich, was his biological father.
• Shaw's harassment included sending threatening messages, sharing Ballas's home address, and contacting her family and colleagues, causing significant distress and lifestyle changes for Ballas.
• As part of his sentence, Shaw must complete 20 days of rehabilitation activity and a 12-month drug rehabilitation program, with the court acknowledging his complex mental health issues.

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