Ben Shephard
Benjamin Peter Sherrington Shephard (born 11 December 1974) is an English television presenter and journalist who is currently employed by ITV.
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Born | Benjamin Peter Sherrington Shephard 11 December 1974 |
Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
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Years active | 1998–present |
Employer | ITV |
Television |
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Spouse |
Annie Perks (m. 2004) |
Children | 2 |
Website | officialbenshephard |
Shepherd was a main presenter on the now defunct breakfast programme GMTV and co-hosted the ITV breakfast show Good Morning Britain alongside Susanna Reid and Kate Garraway from 2014 until 2024. He has also hosted shows such as The Krypton Factor (2009–2010), Tipping Point (2012–present) and Ninja Warrior UK (2015–2019, 2022).
In 2012, along with Helen Skelton, he welcomed the athletes of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Trafalgar Square as part of their homecoming parade.
In February 2024, it was announced that Shephard, alongside Cat Deeley, would replace Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning presenting the show from Monday to Thursday.