Remember in late 2022/early 2023 when the nation was downright desperate to find out who would be hosting ITV's reboot of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother, and then after months of speculation, ITV announced that AJ Odudu, to which we said, 'PERFECTION', and Will Best, to which we said, 'Erm, who?', had got the gig.
No shade.
Fast forward to 2024 and Will has become one of the Britain's biggest television personalities, not to mention heatworld's office crush.
But who is Will, and and how did he get the gig of presenting BB? Here's everything you need to know about him...
Who is Will Best?
Will is a British television and radio presenter. He is one of the hosts of the revived series of Big Brother on ITV, alongside his mate, AJ.
How old is Will Best?
Will was born on 21 February 1985, which makes him 39 years old.
What is Will Best best known for?
Will has presented various shows for Channel 4, ITV and the BBC over the years, including T4 on the Beach and Love Shaft. His very first presenting role came in 2010 when he co-presented Suck My Pop on Viva alongside queen Kimberley Walsh.
Will has also appeared on Celebrity Coach Trip, alongside his mate, Matt Richardson.
He is now, of course, best known as one of the co-hosts of ITV's Big Brother.
Who does Will Best host Big Brother with?
Will and AJ share the iconic hosting role on the main show, presiding over the weekly evictions and quizzing housemates on all of the goings on in the world’s most famous house. The duo also host an additional nightly live show - called Big Brother: Late & Live - debating all the hot topics inside the house.
Prior to the official announcement, a source told The Sun, "AJ has known since last year the Big Brother job was hers but she’s been waiting for her co-host to be confirmed.
“AJ and Will did a brilliant screen test together and their chemistry was brilliant. It was a no brainer. They are great friends too so to be able to work together is really exciting."
Will told ITV, “I grew up with Big Brother so getting a chance to host it with my mate AJ is a dream come true. I can't wait to tell some housemates not to swear.”
The duo also present Celebrity Big Brother together.
Is Will Best hosting Big Brother 2024?
He sure is. Will and AJ will return as hosts presiding over all the action this autumn.
Not much is known about the upcoming series, but we do have a new logo...
Did Will Best host Dance, Dance, Dance?
He sure did. He hosted the talent show alongside Alesha Dixon in 2017.
Who is Will Best's girlfriend?
Will Best has been dating his girlfriend, Tobi Rose, for 13 years. They are currently engaged.
When did Will Best and heat work together?
Fun fact – one we'd completely forgotten about – Will Best was torso of the week 11 (or so) years ago, during his T4 days.
When will Big Brother be back on screens?
Big Brother is set to return to ITV2 and ITVX this autumn.