October 2nd 2024.
He's received the feedback and the anticipation is building. Big Brother is making its highly-anticipated return this Sunday with a fresh batch of housemates for the new year. And no one is more thrilled about this than Big Brother's co-host, Will Best.
In a recent interview, Will sat down to discuss his role in the upcoming series. He shares his thoughts on grilling the housemates, his backstage rider, pre-show rituals, and even his love for the controversial Steven Seagal. He also expresses his gratitude for his co-host, Davina McCall.
Will reminisces about the first series of Big Brother, where his co-host AJ Odudu had a backstage rider, but he did not. However, things have changed since then. Will reveals that he now has a rider, thanks to the kind gestures of those who have noticed his love for Milky Bars. He also mentions his pre-show ritual of having a beer to loosen up before going live. "Basically, I'm a mix of a teenager and a small child," he jokes.
When asked about when he and AJ find out who will be entering the Big Brother house, Will explains that they are informed on the day of the show. They are shown the video profiles of the new housemates on the morning of the show, and Will admits to feeling more nervous this time around than he did for the first series. "I loved the last set of housemates so much that there's a lot of pressure in my head for this next batch," he shares.
Will also talks about watching his interviews with the evicted housemates to see how he did. He explains that they do receive feedback on social media and he makes sure to watch the ones where people thought they were too harsh or not harsh enough. He believes they usually strike a good balance in their interviews, as their job is to ask the tough questions that viewers at home want answers to.
The conversation shifts to Will's childhood and how he used to watch Big Brother with his parents. His mom, in particular, has been a dedicated fan of the show, even attending a few evictions. Will's dad, on the other hand, is not as invested, but he understands that he's not the show's target audience. Will jokes that until he appears on a show like "Newsnight," his dad won't be too impressed.
Speaking of impressive achievements, Will mentions that he has a passion project in mind for a documentary about Steven Seagal. He finds the actor and martial artist to be a fascinating and intimidating figure. He also shares his interest in exploring the toxic masculinity perpetuated by certain online "masculine" coaches and believes he could be a good subject for a documentary on the topic.
The conversation takes a lighthearted turn as Will talks about turning 40 next year. He jokes that it's just another birthday and that nobody really feels their age. "We all plateau around 26 in our heads," he laughs. Will also shares that he spends most of his days juggling his business, Bloody Drinks, which recently launched a non-alcoholic Bloody Mary mix. Despite his busy schedule, he is excited for the new series of Big Brother and is confident that with a couple of Milky Bars and a beer, he can handle the live show like a pro.
As the interview comes to an end, Will reveals that he has a gorgeous Tibetan terrier named Sandwich with his fiancé, Tobi. He jokingly blames Tobi for the dog's bad behavior, but also admits that he's grateful for the extra company during his busy days. With that, Will heads back to his business, ready to take on whatever the day throws at him. After all, with Big Brother returning, he knows he'll have his hands full.
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