WHEN it comes to morning TV, Ben Shephard is at the top of his game.
Known for presenting Good Morning Britain, the popular star is now the new host of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley.
How old is Ben Shephard?
Born on December 11, 1974, in Essex, Ben Shephard is a TV presenter and game show host.
He has been working in the TV industry since the late 1990s.
This really feels like a very special moment for Cat and I to be part of the next chapter of This Morning.
Ben Shephard
His career has seen him host some of Britain’s most loved shows which includes being a main anchor on Good Morning Britain.
In 2024, it was revealed that Ben would be the new host of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley.
The duo take over from Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who both left the ITV morning show in 2023.
Speaking in a statement, Ben said: “This really feels like a very special moment for Cat and I to be part of the next chapter of This Morning.
“It’s an honour to be trusted with the reigns, join Alison and Dermot and all the team that work on and off screen and do such a great job.
“For the last ten years I’ve been waking up with our ITV daytime audience on GMB and I now look forward to spending time with Cat, welcoming the viewers home after the school run or from their early morning routines, with a cup of tea and a mix of everything that makes This Morning so loved.”
It has been announced that Ben and Cat will be hosting This Morning from March 2024.
What is Ben Shephard’s net worth?
It’s been estimated that Ben’s net worth is around £4M
His wealth has come from being a well known face on early morning telly, and hosting his popular game show Tipping Point.
His bank balance will also be boosted by his This Morning salary.
The Sun revealed that Ben’s pay cheque is understood to be around £550K a year.
This is £150K less than Holly and Phil.
What was Ben Shephard’s big break?
Ben landed a hosting role on Channel 4 spin-off show The Bigger Breakfast in 1998, and worked alongside Dermot O’Leary.
He went on to present more shows for Channel 4, before leaving the broadcaster in 2013.
However, Ben’s most defining career moment was hosting GMTV in the noughties, which was surpassed by Good Morning Britain.
As well as GMB, Ben is best known for his game show Tipping Point.
He has also been the face of The Xtra Factor and What’s Cooking.
Ben has featured on the radio, hosting a Saturday breakfast slot on Magic Radio in 2006 and a Monday evening slot on Heat Radio in 2008.
Football fans will know him from Goals on Sunday.
Did Ben Shephard have a cameo on Friends?
Ben made a brief appearance in an episode of Friends in 2002.
During a segment about the show on Good Morning Britain, it was revealed that Ben had a cameo in an episode called The One Where Rachel Is Late and was credited as “Man with Microphone”.
He was seen as a reporter on a red carpet trying to get an interview as Joey took Chandler to a film premiere.
When asked about it on GMB in August 2018, he said: “Oh I didn’t like to go on about it…
“I went method… The old GMTV [microphone].”
He went on to joke that in the scene, it looked like he’d offended actor Matt LeBlanc, who played Joey, as he could be seen waving Ben away with his hand.
Ben explained: “No one’s talking there…
“You can see that they’re actually doing their lines, and I actually leant out…
“You can see Matt LeBlanc put out his hand and say who’s that freak.”