Will Best Announces First Child on the Way Amid Busy Strictly Come Dancing Schedule

Big Brother presenter Will Best and his fiancée, Tobi, have announced that they are expecting their first child. The happy news was shared via Best's Instagram account on Thursday (17/09/26), showing a photo of the couple with Best's hand touching Tobi's growing baby bump. The post was captioned simply, "Baby, Will?!", which immediately sparked a flood of congratulations from celebrity friends and fans.

The couple, who got engaged in Tuscany, Italy, in July 2024, are known to have been in a relationship since 2011. According to a source cited by The Sun, they are overjoyed and cannot wait to welcome their baby "before Christmas". The source also said that Best, who is now preparing for the new season of Strictly Come Dancing, faces a new challenge in managing his time. "He already has a busy winter with Strictly and Big Brother, but now everything has become much more complicated," the source said. "Tobi is due to give birth before Christmas, so there is a chance he may have to rush away from rehearsals to be by his wife's side."

The pregnancy news is in the spotlight because Best is in the process of joining Strictly Come Dancing, where he will make his debut on Saturday (19/09/26). At the launch show, he will be introduced to his professional partner alongside the other contestants. Best himself admitted to having mixed feelings when he was first offered a place on the show. "I can't believe it... I'm doing Strictly! It really is a dream come true. Though it's also quite scary," he said. "I've often appeared on live shows, but never like this. I don't know if I can dance, but bring on the sequins, the quickstep, and the dance floor! I'm going to enjoy every moment."

Reactions poured in from the celebrity world. AJ Odudu, Big Brother co-host, wrote, "I will never forget the day I cried happy tears in the street when you told me. BABY ON BOARD." Fleur East, a colleague on Hits Radio Breakfast Show, added, "Ahhhhh! So exciting!! Can't wait for you to join the parents' club. Congratulations to you and Tobi. You're going to be amazing parents." Johannes Radebe, the new Strictly host, also offered his congratulations. Meanwhile, fans joined in the comments, with one noting that the couple's dog, Sandwich, is "ready for his big brother era."

Strictly Come Dancing itself will return with a diverse lineup of contestants, including Lacey Turner, Delta Goodrem, Dani Dyer, and Chris Appleton. The live competition will begin on 26 September, while the first results and elimination will air on 4 October. At the climax, the winner of the Glitterball Trophy will be announced on 19 December 2026. For Best, this schedule means he must split his focus between intensive rehearsals and preparing for the birth of his child.

The news has also drawn attention from the Indonesian public, especially fans of British reality and entertainment shows. Although not a major figure in Indonesia, Best is known through Big Brother, which has a global fan base. Moments like this show how the private lives of international celebrities remain media fodder and can affect their image in the eyes of fans. On the other hand, the Indonesian entertainment industry also often faces a similar dilemma when artists have to balance career and family, especially those involved in competition shows with tight schedules.

With this announcement, the public will be waiting to see whether Best can maintain his performance on Strictly while preparing for the birth of his child. Will he take a break from showbiz, or will he become even more motivated to succeed on the dance floor? One thing is clear: a new chapter in his life has begun, and the camera spotlight will never leave his every move.