Will Best has been announced as the sixth celebrity contestant for the upcoming series of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. The television and radio presenter will join the cast when the UK’s most anticipated dance competition returns this autumn.According to the BBC’s official announcement on social channels on Tuesday, July 14, Will Best expressed his excitement about joining the dance competition. “I’ve been lucky to do lots of live telly before, but absolutely nothing like this. And I cannot wait! I have no idea if I can actually dance, but bring on the sequins, bring on the quicksteps, bring on the dance floor! I’m going to try to enjoy every minute of it” he stated, reflecting on the unique nature of live dance performance compared to his previous television work.
Will Best’s broadcasting career and recent achievements
Best, the co-host of a major reality television series and a commercial radio breakfast show, brings over 15 years of broadcasting experience to the dance floor. His television career began as a presenter on a youth programming block, with subsequent roles on morning chat shows, BBC channels and entertainment programming.
Will Best admitted he has no idea whether he can dance but is looking forward to taking on the Strictly Come Dancing competition.Image credit (Instagram)
In addition to his current job, he has proven his knowledge and quick thinking by recently participating in a celebrity Quiz, where his specialist subject was a well-known British television personality. He has a long history of broadcasting across a wide range of genres and platforms and is a familiar figure in British television.
The 2026 ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ line-up
Best joins five previously announced contestants for the upcoming series. The growing cast includes an actress known for a long-running BBC soap, a television personality and model, an international recording artist, a hair and makeup professional from a popular television makeover programme, and a television presenter and choreographer.The announcement comes as the production team continues to reveal the full celebrity line-up throughout the summer period. Further news regarding additional contestants and details about the new series will emerge in the coming weeks ahead of the programme’s September premiere.Viewers interested in the series can add the show to their watchlist on the streaming platform now, ensuring they won’t miss any episodes when the new series begins. The dance competition will air across weekends throughout the autumn, providing viewers with weeks of entertainment as celebrities navigate the demands of ballroom and Latin dancing with professional choreographic partners.‘Strictly Come Dancing’ 2026 will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in September.
