ITV Tipping Point star Ben Shephard shares his secret code phrases and what they mean

msn.com:

ITV Tipping Point presenter Ben Shephard has a string of secret code words he uses on the show. Ben, the ITV Good Morning Britain star, began to host the show back in 2012.

The 47 year old GMB and Ninja Warrior UK star has revealed the truth behind some backstage secrets. His code phrases include "maverick drop", "hectic drop", "boomerang drop", "ghost drop" and "sketchy top shelf".

He recently shared: "I'm hoping it catches on. " He continued: "When the contestants come in and start describing them like that, I get a real moment of joy. ” READ MORE Premier League international football star arrested on suspicion of rape He said: “The whole thing of an ‘edge surfer’ came from a group of soldiers in the British Army in Afghanistan, who watched it every day when they came off shift. ”Ben recently announced Tipping Point was changing to three contestants rather than four.

He said: "There's a big change. There'll be three contestants on each show, instead of four. "It remains to be seen how this will impact the way the rounds are played, as one contestant usually leaves after each set of questions and answers. Video: Ben Shephard says Tipping Point player has 'embarrassed himself' (Liverpool Echo)Royal Blue: How Everton Can Look To Replace Richarlison After Spurs DepartureLove Island: Jack Keating reveals his famous parent to GemmaRonan Keating breaks silence on son Jack entering Love Island villaBlood Red: Fabio Carvalho Role At Liverpool Ahead Of Move From FulhamRoyal Blue: Richarlison Leaving For Spurs & His Everton LegacyBlood Red: “The Stadium showed Pure Class” | Jurgen Klopp on Applause for Cristiano Ronaldo being his moment of the gameShoppers left dismayed at the increasing price of LurpakBlood Red: Sadio Mane makes.