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Big Brother Host Will Best's Fate on ITV Show Confirmed as He Joins Strictly
The BBC is revealing the 2026 lineup early as Will Best joins after Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem and Chris Appleton were already announced.
- On Tuesday, July 14, the BBC announced that TV and radio presenter Will Best has joined the celebrity cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026 as the sixth confirmed contestant.
- Boasting more than 15 years in broadcasting, Best began his career as a presenter on T4 before co-hosting ITV's Big Brother alongside AJ Odudu and currently presenting The Hits Radio Breakfast Show with Fleur East.
- Best joins a cast that includes Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem, Chris Appleton, Cach Mercer, and Dani Dyer, while the 24th series features new hosts Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe.
- While acknowledging the challenge as "a pretty terrifying one," Best confirmed he will continue his Big Brother presenting commitments when that show returns later this year, with Strictly expected in September.
- Further celebrity names are expected to be unveiled throughout the summer ahead of the premiere, and the show will return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer with judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke, and Shirley Ballas.
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Will Best says 'I cannot wait!' after being announced as the sixth 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2026 contestant
Television presenter Will Best has been announced as the sixth celebrity contestant for 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2026. He expresses excitement and readiness to hit the dance floor this autumn. Details on the show and contestants included.
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