Strictly's Will Best confirms he's become a dad and introduces "little smasher" to the world

Big Brother host Will Best already has a lot on his plate with the ITV reality show's return and competing in Strictly Come Dancing, but now he's confirmed that he's just become a father.

The presenter made the heartwarming announcement on his Instagram, revealing that he and fiancé Tobi Rose are now parents to a baby boy named Sonny.

"Well who do we have here then?!" he wrote in his post. "Welcome to the world Sonny Best, you little smasher. @tobiroseofficial you're a miracle and I love you so much. A couple of tired new parents (see last slide) but oh my goodness aren't we lucky xxx."

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In a video, Will told fans: "I got this really cool new thing today. Lots of people get them, but they are pretty cool." He then panned down to reveal the newborn.

He also shared a series of photos of both parents with their little one, including one of the baby in a carrier with a yellow blanket, which had the text "lovely" across it.

Big Brother co-host AJ Odudu and The Group Chat host GK Barry were among those who commented with their congratulations, along with Strictly's Johannes Radebe, Josh Widdicombe, Joe Sugg, Amy Dowden and Ellie Taylor.

"Awww yay!!! Welcome Sonny Best! So excited for you! Congratulations to you and Tobi. Hope you’re all doing well", wrote Fleur East. "Go and smash it on that ballroom floor for your little family!"

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Tobi herself also commented on the post, teasing that her other half is going to be extremely tired on this weekend's Strictly.

"What's worse @iamwillbest, a new born baby and no sleep, leaning the jive on no sleep OR learning the jive at the same time as having a new born baby AND no sleep?" she said.

Strictly Come Dancing airs on weekends on BBC One and streams on iPlayer. Big Brother airs on ITV2 and streams on ITVX.

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