Will Best was one of the best signings for the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing, and despite becoming a new dad during its run, this has only improved his dancing.
The Big Brother presenter had a slow start to the competition, but he and professional partner Dianne Buswell are now hovering around the top of the leaderboard, and they'll be hoping to top it when they take on their Couple's Choice routine this weekend.
Will has been a familiar face for decades thanks to his work on the ITV smash hit, as well as appearing on the likes of Dance Dance Dance and his Hits Radio show.
But how much do you know about Will's life away from the screens? From becoming a new dad to his long-time partner, here's all you need to know...
Will Best's TV career
Will, 41, began his broadcasting career back in 2010 as the co-host of VIVA's comedy music chat show Suck My Pop alongside Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh. He went on to join T4, hosting the annual one-day music event, T4 on the Beach, before landing presenting gigs on 4Music's The Crush and the E4 dating show, Love Shaft.
After this, he presented the BBC Three documentary, Is This Rape? Sex on Trial, a well-received programme that saw a group of teens watch a drama and determine whether a sexual encounter was consensual or not.
© Ray Burmiston/ITVViewers may also recognise him as the host of ITV's Dance Dance Dance, which he fronted alongside Alesha Dixon in 2017.
In 2023, he started co-hosting Big Brother alongside AJ Odudu, who previously reached the Strictly final before having to pull out due to an injury. When Will signed for the iconic show, he said: "I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can't wait to tell some housemates not to swear."
© iamwillbest/InstagramHowever, Will has previously revealed that his father, Lord Best, who has been a member of the House of Lords since 2001, wasn't too impressed with his career choices. "My dad has always worked in charity and he wanted me to go to Oxbridge and work for a think tank and contribute to society in a positive way," Will told The Sun. "When I quit advertising to become a TV presenter that was a little hard for him to compute.".
Will Best's fiancée and newborn son
For over a decade, Will has been in a relationship with Tobi Rose. While the couple tend to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, Will marked 12 years since they first met in a sweet post. Gushing over his other half, the presenter penned: "12 years ago today I met this truly one in a 7.88 billion human being. She was even my first ever insta post. And if you scroll right you'll see that, as well as being the love of my life, she’s also frighteningly true to her word."
Will popped the question to his beloved in July 2024 during a holiday; however, the pair are yet to set a date for their wedding. Speaking to the Mirror in 2025, Will confessed: "It sounds like such a cliché, but we’re both so busy the thought of organising a wedding just seems… I can't imagine ever having the time. But we'll get round to it, for sure."
© @iamwillbest/InstagramWill and Tobi recently welcomed their first child, a son they named Sonny. During an appearance on Lorraine, Will joked about their son's name, saying: "He timed it better than my timing on the dancefloor that's for sure. The guy's got rhythm. Yeah, he came on a Sunday, hence why we called him Sonny, one of them, we were thinking about that name anyway."
He added: "I'm getting enough sleep, my fiancée is being incredible. You know I'm up, I'm up a bit. I'm changing nappies in the night and stuff... Oh yeah, he met Auntie Dianne, he made his debut on the TV."
© InstagramWill's fatherhood has already been referenced on Strictly, and last week, the 41-year-old performed a cha-cha-cha set to Della Reese's hit song Daddy, which was released in 1960.
The family live in London with their adorable Tibetan Terrier, Sandwich.
Will Best's celebrity pals
Will has been friends with his Big Brother co-host AJ Odudu and Love Island star Maya Jama for years, with all three presenters having worked together in the past. Both Maya and AJ first appeared on Will's Instagram page way back in 2016.
Taking to social media in September 2022, the presenter posted a snap of the trio. "Pic from a few years ago DJ'ing at The Ivy with @ajodudu and @mayajama - just before my career absolutely took off, and theirs sadly stalled," he joked. "Keep plugging away tho guys! With enough hard work and determination you could catch me one day!"
© @iamwillbest/InstagramWhen Will and AJ were announced as the new Big Brother hosts back in April last year, Maya took to her Instagram Stories to share her delight. "YES YES YES @ajadudu @iamwillbest Iconic and necessary. 4Music to here," she penned.
Will Best's other ventures away from TV
Viewers may be surprised to know that Will is an entrepreneur as well as a presenter.
Back in 2017, Will and his friend Henry Farnham set up a drinks company, Bloody Drinks, which specialises in canned Bloody Mary cocktails and is stocked in Waitrose, Sainsburys, and Selfridges.
© @iamwillbest/InstagramWill shared an update on his business back in January, revealing that the company had broken ground on its new Bloody HQ and that a new product, Virgin Mary, was ready for launch.
