Will Best announces alien channeling on Iain Stirling Roast

Comedian Will Best announces that aliens are communicating with humanity through alien channeling during an appearance on Comedy Central’s Iain Stirling’s Roast the Internet, airing on Monday 5 October. radiotimes.com reported that Best joined host Iain Stirling alongside fellow guests Lucy Beaumont and Eddie Kadi on the comedy series, which features guests taking aim at their biggest online hate-watches.

Will Best Delivers Alien Channeling News on Comedy Central

During the October episode, Best addressed the studio group with a deadpan announcement regarding interdimensional light beings. “I’ve actually got some big, big news. All right, aliens are real. And they are communicating with us right now,” Best said in an exclusive clip shared with radiotimes.com. He explained that alien channeling occurs when a medium acts as a vessel for receiving the consciousness of an extraterrestrial entity to impart wisdom regarding the future of humanity.

The segment featured lighthearted jabs at the host, with Best joking that Stirling had not served as a medium since the early 1990s. The episode forms part of Comedy Central’s weekly series lineup, hosted by Stirling, which combines stand-up performances, internet clips, and celebrity guest appearances.

Will Best announces alien channeling on Iain Stirling Roast
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Will Best Competes on Strictly Come Dancing

Outside of his comedy panel appearance, Best currently competes on the BBC One entertainment series Strictly Come Dancing, where he is partnered with professional dancer Dianne Buswell. According to bbc.co.uk, the dance competition returned on Sunday 4 October for its first results show of the 2026 series, following Movie Week performances.

The bbc.co.uk report noted that the current series features three hosts—Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe—presiding over the ballroom. During Movie Week, couples performed routines themed around cinematic releases, with Delta and Kai topping the leaderboard with a combined score of 59 across their opening weeks, while Will and Dianne scored 37 following their Foxtrot to “Old Time Rock & Roll” from Risky Business.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Iain Stirling’s Roast the Internet air?

The episode featuring Will Best, Lucy Beaumont, and Eddie Kadi broadcasts on Monday 5 October at 9 pm on Comedy Central, as reported by radiotimes.com.

Who is Will Best partnered with on Strictly Come Dancing?

Will Best is paired with professional dancer Dianne Buswell for the 2026 series of the BBC One dance competition, according to bbc.co.uk.

Who hosts Strictly Come Dancing in 2026?

The BBC One series is presented by a three-host lineup consisting of Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe, as detailed by bbc.co.uk.