Will Best announces first pregnancy ahead of Strictly debut

Television presenter Will Best has announced he is expecting his first child with his fiancée, Tobi Rose. The news, shared via Instagram on September 18, comes just days before his debut as a contestant on the 2026 series of Strictly Come Dancing. Best, 41, revealed the pregnancy in a post recapping his summer, which included photos from a holiday in Sicily and rehearsals for the BBC dance show. The announcement featured a mirror selfie of Best with his hand on Rose's baby bump, which was visible through her polka-dot outfit, alongside a picture of a pair of baby slippers shaped like teddy bears. He captioned the post "Baby, Will?!" The announcement was quickly met with congratulations from celebrity friends and colleagues. His Big Brother co-host, AJ Odudu, commented, "I'll never forget the day I cried tears of joy in the street when you told me. BABY ON BOARD!" Fleur East, his co-presenter on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, wrote, "Ahhhhh! So exciting!! Can't wait for you to join the parent club. Congratulations to you and Tobi. You will be amazing parents." Other well-wishers included Strictly Come Dancing judge Oti Mabuse and fellow show host Johannes Radebe.