Strictly Come Dancing 2026 star reveals he’s expecting first child with fiancee – that’s due halfway through series

Strictly Come Dancing star Will Best is set to become a father… with the newborn due in the middle of the upcoming BBC series. The Sun can reveal Will, 41, and his fiancée, Tobi, are expecting their first child—two years after he popped the question during a romantic getaway. Will Best put a hand on his wife Tobi Rose’s pregnant belly to reveal the news Credit: Instagram/iamwillbest Will Best is one of 15 celebrities that has signed up for the 2026 series Credit: PA Taking to Instagram, Will shared the news with fans by casually dropping photo of himself and Tobi in a Instagram dump. In the picture Will can be see proudly holding his fiancee’s baby bump. The caption reads: “Baby, Will?!” Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! A source said: “Will and Tobi are overjoyed and he can’t wait to become a dad. “He already had a busy winter juggling Strictly and Big Brother, but now it’s got a whole lot more complicated. “Tobi is due this side of Christmas, so there is every chance he has to race away from rehearsals to be with her. “Will opens up in Saturday’s Strictly show about the happy news, but he and Tobi are so private don’t expect to see an OK! shoot anytime soon.” Speaking about Tobi last year, Will said: “12 years ago today I met this truly one in a 7.88 billion human being… as well as being the love of my life, she’s also frighteningly true to her word.” The Sun revealed in June 2024 how Will had secretly popped the question during a romantic holiday to Tuscany. Most read in TV A source said at the time: “Will and Tobi are engaged and could not be happier. “Naturally, they are both overjoyed and can’t wait to celebrate making it down the aisle. “There are no plans locked in at the moment. “Due to both of their jobs, they have a lot of celebrity pals—even if they don’t mix in so-called celebrity circles—so the guest list will be impressive.” Gushing over Tobi in March 2022 to celebrate Mother’s Day—to their dog, Sandwich—Will said: “Happy Mother’s Day to this total inspiration. “The way you wave us goodbye as we head out for walks in the rain, and point out any Sandwich poops I’ve failed to scoop, reminds me on a daily basis how lucky we are to have you. You’re the best baby, love you.” The TV presenter has joked about dog ownership mirroring parenthood ever since they brought Sandwich home in 2021, writing on Instagram: “People used to tell me that becoming a father changes you. “That the pure selflessness of the unconditional love it triggers gives you a sense of perspective on life you never even considered before. “Well, it turns out… those people were right. I couldn’t be prouder to say that yes, my son has changed me for the better. “Thank you, Sandwich. (‘No, thank YOU Daddy.’) You’re welcome, son. Stop biting mummy.” Will Best has been with his fiancee Tobi for 14 years Credit: Instagram/@iamwillbest Will is best known for presenting Big BrotherCredit: Refer to source He is set to become a dad during Strictly Credit: Instagram/iamwillbest He’s been stocking up on baby slippers Credit: Instagram/iamwillbest Comment now