Will Best sends message to newborn son on Strictly

Will Best used Strictly Come Dancing’s live Icons Week show on Saturday, October 17, to send a message to his newborn son, Sonny, during the broadcast. The presenter spoke to Sonny while standing with host Johannes Radebe after performing a jive with professional partner Dianne Buswell. Best, dressed as Elton John for the themed show, asked to address someone watching at home and said he hoped Sonny was enjoying the programme. He joked that the baby could see only a few inches in front of his face. The moment followed the birth of Best’s first child with his fiancée, Tobi Rose, which he had announced on Instagram on October 15, according to one report. The show’s cast also gave Best a blue babygrow bearing the words Tiny Dancer, a reference to an Elton John song. Earlier in the programme, Best spoke emotionally about becoming a father and praised Buswell as a mother. Buswell responded with encouragement, telling him they could manage the experience together. Best and Buswell danced to Elton John’s Crocodile Rock. The judges awarded them 31 points, with scores of 7, 8, 8 and 8, placing them joint third on the night’s leaderboard. Jaime Winstone and Carlos Gu and Cach Mercer and...