Ben Shephard: Last News

Tipping Point's Ben Shephard was over the moon when a contestant on the ITV game show made an unprecedented move. During one episode of the series, a contestant named Maria stunned both Ben and viewers by coming back from a major deficit to land the show's first-ever double drop – resulting in a large cash prize.

Alison Hammond has left fans of This Morning gobsmacked by announcing she's taking a break from presenting duties.The much-loved host, who lights up the screen alongside Dermot O'Leary, shared the shock news live on Thursday's show. After filling in for regulars Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard over the summer, Alison is now ready for some downtime.

Stephen Mulhern, the much-loved Deal or No Deal host, has been seen out and about with an unidentified brunette, sparking curiosity among fans - after he recently quashed rumours linking him romantically to This Morning's Josie Gibson. The 47 year old TV favourite, who has insisted that his connection with Josie was purely platonic, was caught by eagle-eyed onlookers enjoying Kylie Minogue's performance at BTS Hyde Park in London. Catchphrase and In For A Penny star Stephen, known for his sharp wit and charm, looked effortlessly cool in a black tee, navy trousers, and crisp white trainers, complemented by sunglasses as he made his way into the VIP section.

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley have announced they are taking a break from This Morning after joining as the show's new permanent hosts, telling viewers: "Thanks for having us." The pair were only appointed to the job in March but will now be off screens until September with a range of fill-in presenters including show favourite Craig Doyle taking their places on the series. Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary, who already host on Fridays, will begin the special summer shows from Monday July 15, with a mixture of tried-and-tested presenters taking their place.They include Josie Gibson, Craig Doyle, Rylan Clark, Rochelle Humes and Joel Dommett.

Eagle-eyed fans of This Morning shared their concerns after Cat Deeley had to exit the set suddenly during the live broadcast.The 47-year-old star had earlier admitted to not feeling her best, and her struggle became evident when she couldn't shake off a persistent cough while discussing health matters with two experts, reports Express. In the middle of a chat about antidepressants with Ben Shephard and the guest doctors, Cat was hit by a coughing spell and gracefully bowed out for a moment.

The ever-so-charming Ben Shephard couldn't help but tease his Loose Women colleagues with a playful dig. Ben, a seasoned ITV stalwart for over 20 years, is known for his cheeky on-air banter. During a light-hearted exchange with anchor Charlene White about her day's agenda, he seized the moment to deliver a witty quip.

This Morning viewers were left less than impressed when a paid game was introduced to the ITV daytime show. Fans, disgruntled that free-to-enter Spin To Win has been replaced, voiced their outrage as hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard launched the new coin drop game on Monday's show on 1 July. Callers have to pay £2 to get involved, but there is a tempting top prize of £20,000.

This Morning viewers noticed that Ben Shephard, 49, continued to take off and put on his glasses - which proved to be distracting. During the ITV programme, different online users took to social media to complain about it.

This Morning presenter Cat Deeley is known for her ability to make any outfit she wears sell out in no time. While she usually opts for mid-to-high-end brands like The Kooples, Karen Millen and French Connection, she occasionally showcases a more affordable brand.Today, the 47 year old did just that, wearing a two-piece by Asda's supermarket brand George.

White Dee, star of Benefits Street, has revealed that she was forced to move house due to safety concerns after her stint on Celebrity Big Brother. The reality TV star, whose real name is Deirdre Kelly, rose to fame after appearing in the 2014 Channel 4 series that followed the lives of residents on James Turner Street in Birmingham's Winson Green area.

This Morning's Sian Welby spoke to This Morning hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on Monday morning's show – as she opened up on her birth story after welcoming daughter Ruby.The 37-year-old presenter welcomed her first child with fiancé Jake Beckett last week before revealing her name as she shared an adorable snap of the little one wearing a knitted cardigan that featured 'Ruby' on the back. Appearing on This Morning today via video link, new mum Sian beamed as she spoke of her joy. She said: “I am tired, delirious, but is the best thing I have ever done.

Cat Deeley was forced to go off camera during Tuesday's This Morning as she suffered a 'coughing fit'. During a GP segment about anti-depressants, the host could be heard coughing in the background. "Cat's having to sneak out because she's about to have a coughing fit," Ben said, as he joked: "We've got doctors here, we're alright!" Professor Tony Kendrick stopped his segment to say he 'hopes she's ok,' as he lost his trail of thought.The 47-year-old had warned fans she was suffering from a cold before the show started as herself and Ben did their two-way with Lorraine Kelly during her show.

Becky Holt has spent over a decade adorning her body with body art, and now the 36 year old, who is Britain's most tattooed woman, has proudly showed the nation her extensive inkings after a live strip to her bikini on ITV's This Morning - with one very special guest on set, too. Becky was joined in the studio on Wednesday, 3 July, by the UK's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak so we grabbed her for a quick exclusive chat to find out what he thought of her body artwork. She said: "I was really surprised when they told me that Rishi was going to be on after me and that I would actually get to see him and meet him.

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley were all set to discuss the latest headlines when Ben shared the update that tennis star Andy Murray had withdrawn from Wimbledon.The Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis was also on hand to dish out his financial wisdom, but the conversation took a pause as Ben delivered the unexpected sports news. Cat kicked off the segment by saying: "Tom and Ashley are here now to talk about some more news stories." But Ben interjected: "Yeah, a bit of breaking news while we have been on air," as reported by the Express.

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley kicked off Monday's This Morning with the sweetest news, sharing that their colleague Sian Welby is now a proud mum to baby daughter, Ruby. At the start of the show, Ben was first to share: "Welcome to your first This Morning of the week, the music is playing because we are feeling baby love this Monday." Cat chimed in with: "We are, you can almost smell them," before Ben continued: "The good bits, not the bad had bits. We are kicking off the show with very wonderfully happy news.

This Morning enthusiasts were left gobsmacked during the latest show when the iconic theme tune was replaced after nearly ten years. The beloved daytime programme returned with Dermot O'Leary and Alison Hammond steering the ship. However, when the pair opened the show with the Royal Marines brass band playing the well-known This Morning tune in the background, fans couldn't hide their shock.

This Morning has been slammed by viewers after one of its stars flew to Tenerife to join the search for missing British teen Jay Slater. Crime journalist Isla Traquair, a regular on the daytime telly show, was seen on Thursday, 27 June, reporting live from the spot near where Jay, 19, went missing 13 days ago on the Spanish island. On Wednesday's show, Isla had suggested that Jay could have taken a shortcut through hilly undergrowth in an attempt to navigate his way home from a winding mountain road more swiftly.

As the hunt for missing teen Jay Slater continues in Tenerife, TV shows from Good Morning Britain to Loose Women have all examined his shocking disappearance. On Wednesday, 26 June, it was This Morning's turn to focus on the 12 day old investigation, after 19 year old apprentice bricklayer Jay vanished without trace.The show cast light onto 'armchair sleuth' theories about Jay, focusing on speculation which could hinder ongoing police investigations and cause further distress to Jay's already-concerned family. TV personalities have also weighed in on the situation, with GMB's Susanna Reid labelling it the "worst nightmare" any parent could face, and an "utter mystery".

This Morning guest Camilla Tominey left her co-stars a bit taken aback when she disclosed the age she was when she first encountered her husband.The 46 year old joined the popular ITV show on Wednesday (June 26) to chat about the latest news with hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard, along with regular guest Tom Swarbrick.The conversation turned to love and engagements, prompting Cat and Ben to ask Camilla and Tom when they first met their partners, following a recent story about a Lancashire woman who got engaged after just three hours.Tom shared that he met his wife at 18, but it was Camilla's revelation that she met her now-husband at the tender age of nine that left her colleagues gasping. "At nine!" exclaimed an astonished Tom.

This Morning viewers were quick to show their support for host Cat Deeley as she shared her Northern Irish husband Patrick Keilty's struggle with shingles. While presenting the show alongside Ben Shephard, the conversation shifted to the topic of shingles and its impact on those over 50. Cat revealed that initially, Patrick didn't realise he had contracted the illness, attributing the symptoms to their home renovations.

After Ben Shephard made a joke about Cat Deeley's husband Patrick Kielty on This Morning, she quickly hit back with a remark in his defence.The banter between the co-hosts broke out on Monday, 24 June as they spoke about the world's ugliest dog.The presenters sat around the table discussing the world's ugliest dog with Cat pointing out: "I also quite like an underdog, I quite like a dog with like one day or three legs." As they giggled, Ben quickly added: "You're drawn to them." Cat candidly replied: "Yeah I do", which led Ben to brutally say: "So that's why you married Paddy?" Luckily in response, Cat laughed, while other This Morning stars looked on in disbelief at the remark made by Ben. One said: "Ouch" as Ben giggled and Cat turned to her co-host with a response.Taking the comment on the chin, she said: "Oh my goodness", before adding: "You know he's poorly at the moment so he can't sort you out." This isn't the first time the presenters have made candid remarks about each other's marriages.

This Morning's Ben Shephard is no stranger to showing off his sweaty workouts after pumping iron and being pushed to his limits in the gym.The presenter, 49, has been a regular on TV screens, presenting shows such as Good Morning Britain, Ninja Warrior UK and Tipping Point – but away from the camera, fitness has played a huge role in his life and he's undergone an epic transformation.The dad of two has completed a variety of extreme events for charity, including ultra-triathlons, coast-to-coast challenges and summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. Now his new role on This Morning has seen the presenter opt for more svelte clothing choices rather than his classic suit attire that was his staple on Good Morning Britain.