{"id":820468,"date":"2026-11-01T05:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T05:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/820468\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T05:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T05:40:11","slug":"strictly-come-dancings-will-best-flooded-with-support-after-breaking-down-in-tears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/820468\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly Come Dancing&#8217;s Will Best flooded with support after breaking down in tears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Will Best and Dianne Buswell took on their Couple&#8217;s Choice during Halloween week<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1_LDBR_MEN_311026_Will.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Will Best on Strictly Come Dancing\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Will Best on Strictly Come Dancing(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Strictly Come Dancing star Will Best has been flooded with support from fans after breaking down in tears on the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/bbc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BBC<\/a> dancing competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Big Brother presenter is being taught the art of dance by Dianne Buswell. Australian dancer Dianne is looking to win the Glitterball Trophy for the second time, with her and Chris McCausland winning the 2024 series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It\u2019s been an emotional time for both Will and Dianne, who both became parents for the first time recently. Dianne returned to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/strictly-come-dancing\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Strictly<\/a> in September, just months after she and YouTuber Joe Sugg had their first child, a son named Bowden.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"Click hereLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=b8052254-66af-41f3-9dae-7bbb0e3391c6&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click here<\/a> to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Earlier in the month, Will announced the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/news\/showbiz-news\/strictly-come-dancing-star-announces-34771746\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">birth of his son<\/a>, Sonny Best. Prior to the series getting underway, Will and his fianc\u00e9e, Tobi Rose, revealed that they were preparing to welcome their first child into the world. The proud new dad has since showed off his newborn in a selection of sweet snaps shared on Instagram.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On Saturday night (October 31), Will and Dianne were back on the dancefloor for the series\u2019 annual Halloween week. They decided to do their Couple\u2019s Choice Nu Flow by Big Brovaz.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">During a video package that played before their dance, Will opened up about how he struggled with his presenting career before landing the Big Brother gig on <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/itv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ITV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cIt\u2019s a funny one, my career in telly. It\u2019s peaks and troths. Started strong on T4 and The Crush. Everyone was like \u2018this is it will you&#8217;ve made it\u2019. Then in the space of one month, they all got cancelled.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/1_LDBR_MEN_311026_WillDianne.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Will Best and Dianne Buswell on Strictly Come Dancing\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Will Best and Dianne Buswell on Strictly Come Dancing(Image: BBC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;It was scary. You can be busy and doing things and suddenly it can all go away. I was lucky enough to get a bit of a second wind. When I found out I was doing Big Brother I couldn\u2019t believe it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Making a special appearance, Will\u2019s mum added: \u201cSeeing him on television is just lovely, he did that himself through sheer determination. I feel incredibly proud.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Don&#8217;t let an algorithm decide what Manchester news you see &#8211; <a aria-label=\"click here to add the MEN as your preferred Google sourceLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=manchestereveningnews.co.uk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">click here to add the MEN as your preferred Google source<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It was here, where <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/will-best\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Will <\/a>broke down in tears as he explained the impact his family has had on them, saying: \u201cI pride myself a lot on not giving up, I wouldn\u2019t have been able to keep going if it wasn\u2019t for the friends and family that I have.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cMy sister lives in Australia\u2026 a few years ago we started doing a weekly family video call. The fact we\u2019ve done this for five years, it keeps you grounded, remembering that you\u2019ve got you anchored.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cIf I\u2019m doing something that makes me happy, it makes them happy. Now that I\u2019ve got a kid of my own, for the first time I really understand what that means.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He continued: \u201cWhat I really want to do this week is the best dance that I can as a thank you to my family and friends. This silly puppet dance is for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Those watching the episode at home rushed to X, previously known as <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/twitter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, to praise Will for his honesty and to praise his and Dianne\u2019s dance, which received a stellar score of 32 out of 40 points from the judges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">@ffion_sheppard_ said: \u201cGod I love Will. Him and Dianne are HEAVENLY together #strictly.\u201d @DPatz13 added: \u201cWill might not be the best (see what I did there) but the improvement is clear to see. Dianne could make someone with one leg look decent. Like them as a pairing! #Strictly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">@arlaina0 wrote: \u201cAgain SO FUN. Nailed it Will &amp; Dianne #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing.\u201d @LynneGr94283809 posted: \u201cThought Will was brilliant and Diane&#8217;s choro was incredible #Strictly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">@JoanneEvans11 commented: \u201cWill and Dianne. I actually liked it, dare I say the most entertaining one I&#8217;ve seen this series?\u201d @tomjamesclark stated: \u201cWill &amp; Dianne!!!! Omg that was brilliant!!! I loved that, so so clever!!!! #Strictly.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Will Best and Dianne Buswell took on their Couple&#8217;s Choice during Halloween week Will Best on Strictly Come&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":820469,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[243,96,1598,391,56,54,55,59958],"class_list":["post-820468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tv","tag-bbc","tag-entertainment","tag-strictly-come-dancing","tag-tv","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom","tag-will-best"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/820468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=820468"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/820468\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/820469"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=820468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=820468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=820468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}