Ben Shephard
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| Born |
Benjamin Peter Sherrington Shephard 11 December 1974 Epping, Essex, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education |
Chigwell School University of Birmingham |
| Occupation | Journalist, television presenter |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Employer |
Sky Sports ITV |
| Television | GMTV • The Xtra Factor • The Krypton Factor • Goals on Sunday • Tipping Point • Good Morning Britain • Ninja Warrior UK |
| Spouse(s) | Annie Perks (m. 2004) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Official website |
Benjamin Peter Sherrington "Ben" Shephard (born 11 December 1974) is an English television presenter and journalist who is currently employed by ITV. His most recognised role was as a main presenter on the now defunct breakfast programme GMTV. He has hosted game shows such as The Krypton Factor (2009–2010), Tipping Point (2012–present) and Ninja Warrior UK (2015–present).
Since April 2014, Shephard has co-hosted the ITV breakfast show Good Morning Britain, alongside Susanna Reid and Kate Garraway.
Shephard was educated at Chigwell School, an independent school in the civil parish of Chigwell in the Epping Forest area of Essex, followed by the University of Birmingham, where he achieved a 2:1 BA Hons degree in Dance, Drama & Theatre Arts. A West Ham United supporter, he has also received honours in both rugby and football.
Shephard's career took off in 1998, when he began hosting Channel 4 spin-off show The Bigger Breakfast, alongside fellow presenters including Josie D'Arby, Melanie Sykes and Dermot O'Leary. That same year, Shephard became the first presenter of T4's teen strand on Channel 4, which launched on 25 October 1998. He also presented Control Freaks for the channel in 1998.
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