Will Best, "Strictly Come Dancing" Star, Announces First Child with Fiancée Tobi

Will Best, a presenter known for his roles on "Strictly Come Dancing" and "Big Brother," announced Thursday that he and his fiancée, Tobi, are expecting their first child. Best, 41, shared the news on Instagram with a series of photos that included an image of Tobi's baby bump. The couple, who became engaged in 2024, appeared joyful in the images, with one showing Best placing a hand on Tobi's bump.

Additional photos in the dump included Tobi assisting Best with a suit, with Best's hand resting on her stomach, and a picture of baby shoes. The announcement comes shortly before the upcoming "Strictly Come Dancing" series is set to begin. A source told The Sun that Best and Tobi are "overjoyed" and that Best is preparing for a busy winter juggling "Strictly" and "Big Brother" with the impending arrival, who is due before Christmas.

The source also indicated that Best plans to discuss the news on the upcoming "Strictly" show. Best and Tobi, who have been in a relationship for over a decade, became engaged during a romantic holiday in Tuscany, Italy.

Best was revealed earlier in 2026 as the sixth celebrity contestant for "Strictly Come Dancing." In addition to co-hosting ITV's "Big Brother," he is also part of the Hits Radio Breakfast Show. His television career includes presenting on T4, "This Morning," BBC Three, and Viva. He also recently won "Celebrity Mastermind," with his specialist subject being Danny Dyer.