Will Best is a TV and radio presenter who has presented a range of shows, including Big Brother.
After being announced to be taking part in the show, Will said he “cannot wait” to get started and said it’s an “absolute dream”.
Strictly Come Dancing will start on Saturday, September 19, with the launch show that will be airing on BBC One at 7.25pm.
Here is what you need to know about Will Best before the show begins.
Who is Will Best?
Will Best has presented a range of shows across Channel 4, ITV, and the BBC from the start of his career.
His first ever presenting role was on a comedy music chat show called Suck My Pop on Viva that he hosted with Kimberley Walsh in 2010.
He then went on to present the ITV talent show Dance Dance Dance with Alesha Dixon in 2017 and appeared on Celebrity Coach Trip with his friend and comedian Matt Richardson in 2022.
He is best known for presenting the revival of Big Brother with AJ Odudu and also hosted the celebrity version of the show.
In 2024, it was announced that Will would be joining Hits Radio and presenting the Sunday morning show.
He then moved to the Hits Radio Breakfast Show in April 2025, which he currently hosts with James Barr and ex-Strictly Come Dancing contestant Fleur East.
In 2017, Will set up a drinks company with his friend Henry Farnham called Bloody Drinks that specialised in canned Bloody Mary cocktails.
On starting his Strictly Journey, Will said: “I can’t quite believe it…I’m doing Strictly!
“What an absolute dream. Albeit a pretty terrifying one.
“I’ve been lucky to do lots of live telly before, but absolutely nothing like this.
“And I cannot wait!
“I have no idea if I can actually dance, but bring on the sequins, bring on the quicksteps, bring on the dance floor!
“I’m going to try to enjoy every minute of it.”
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