Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWill Best, known for co-hosting Big Brother and the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, has been confirmed as a contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. Best expressed his excitement, calling the opportunity "an absolute dream" despite it being a "terrifying" prospect. With over 15 years in broadcasting, his career includes presenting on T4, This Morning, and BBC Three, as well as winning Celebrity Mastermind. He joins a lineup that already includes EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, Love Island star Dani Dyer, and Australian singer Delta Goodrem. Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe, and comedian Josh Widdicombe will be the new hosts for the series, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. In fullBig Brother co-host Will Best becomes latest star to join Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineupMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Who is Will Best? The latest celebrity to join Strictly 2026 lineup
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWill Best, known for co-hosting Big Brother and the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, has been confirmed as a contestant for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. Best expressed his excitement, calling the opportunity "an absolute dream" despite it being a "terrifying" prospect. With over 15 years in broadcasting, his career includes presenting on T4, This Morning, and BBC Three, as well as winning Celebrity Mastermind. He joins a lineup that already includes EastEnders actress Lacey Turner, Love Island star Dani Dyer, and Australian singer Delta Goodrem. Emma Willis, professional dancer Johannes Radebe, and comedian Josh Widdicombe will be the new hosts for the series, replacing Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. In fullBig Brother co-host Will Best becomes latest star to join Strictly Come Dancing 2026 lineupMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
