Kyle Shaw Sentenced for Stalking Shirley Ballas

Kyle Shaw, 37, has been sentenced to 20 months in jail, suspended for 20 months, for stalking Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas over a six-year period. Shaw believed Ballas was his aunt, based on claims made by his mother that her deceased brother, David Rich, was his father. Shaw's actions included sending threatening messages, setting up social media accounts in Rich's name, and posting images of Ballas's home online. His behavior caused significant distress to Ballas and her family, prompting her to relocate her mother and increase security measures. Shaw's sentence includes a lifetime restraining order preventing him from contacting Ballas and her family. He also admitted to possession of cannabis, which was part of his court proceedings.