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Who is Will Best? The TV presenter taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Will Best says he cannot wait to join the series after building a career across TV and radio, including hosting Big Brother and Hits Radio.
TV and radio presenter Will Best will join the cast for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, which begins on Saturday, September 19, with the launch show airing on BBC One at 7.25pm.
Best is a versatile broadcaster known for presenting the revival of Big Brother alongside Odudu and has hosted shows across ITV, BBC, and other channels throughout his career.
Currently, Best hosts the Hits Radio Breakfast Show with James Barr and Fleur East, having joined the station in 2024 to present the Sunday morning program before moving to the breakfast slot in April 2025.
Best said the opportunity is an "absolute dream" and "cannot wait" to begin, adding "I'm going to try to enjoy every minute of it" despite being unsure of his dancing ability.
His television experience includes hosting Dance Dance Dance with Alesha Dixon and appearing on Celebrity Coach Trip in 2022, following his 2010 start on the comedy music show with Kimberley Walsh on Viva.