Overview
- Best announced the arrival on Instagram and in a pre-recorded BBC It Takes Two clip, saying the baby arrived on Sunday morning, 11 October.
- The couple shared hospital photos and videos and named their son Sonny Best with Best writing that they felt “lucky” despite being tired.
- Both parents are reported to be doing well, with Best saying he “hasn't slept for a couple days” as they adjust to life with a newborn.
- Best remains in the Strictly competition and is rehearsing a Jive to “Crocodile Rock” with professional partner Dianne Buswell ahead of Icons Week on Saturday, 17 October.
- The birth closes a long phase of the couple’s relationship — they have been together for nearly 15 years and got engaged in 2024 — and drew widespread congratulations from Strictly colleagues and other public figures.