Ever since ITV announced the jaw-dropping news (actually 'eye-popping' news seems more appropriate for Big Brother) that the world's most iconic reality series, Big Brother, would be returning to British telly screens for the first time since 2018, the nation has wanted to know: who would host the series?
It's a fair question, as aside from Maya Jama's gig as the host of Love Island, it's arguably the biggest presenting job going.
In April last year, before the revived series aired, ITV confirmed that AJ Odudu and Will Best would co-host the series, and they quickly became fan favourites. They are soon to join forces once again for the long-await Celebrity Big Brother.
So who is Will Best, and how did he get the gig? Here's everything you need to know before the next series.
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.
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 hosted an additional nightly live show 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.”
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 almost 13 years.
When did Will Best and heat work together?
Fun fact – one we'd completely forgotten about – Will Best was torso of the week 11 years ago, during his T4 days.
When will Big Brother be back on screens?
Celebrity Big Brother will finally return to our screens in March 2024 on ITV.