Will Best Joins Strictly Come Dancing 2026 Cast
The Big Brother host joins a revamped series that will return to BBC One and iPlayer this September, with the judging panel unchanged.
- On Tuesday, July 14, the BBC confirmed TV and radio presenter Will Best as the sixth celebrity contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026, joining the show's refreshed line-up.
- Best joins a diverse cast confirmed over recent weeks including Lacey Turner, Dani Dyer, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, and Cach Mercer for the September return on BBC One and iPlayer.
- With more than 15 years of broadcasting experience, the Big Brother co-host admitted, "I have no idea if I can actually dance," while describing the opportunity as "a pretty terrifying one."
- New hosts Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis, and Johannes Radebe replace long-standing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, marking significant changes to the Saturday evening fixture for the upcoming series.
- Beyond the celebrity lineup, the professional dancer roster has undergone substantial changes, with veteran pros including Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez departing ahead of the September premiere.
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Big Brother host Will Best confirmed to join Strictly Come Dancing 2026 cast line-up
Big Brother host Will Best has been confirmed as the latest celebrity joining the Strictly Come Dancing 2026 cast.The TV and radio presenter will take to the ballroom when the BBC entertainment series returns to Saturday and Sunday nights this autumn.Reacting to the news, Best 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 absolutel…
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