Ben Shephard: Last News

While presenting This Morning this week, Ben Shephard reminded viewers that that he had a cameo in the wizarding world of Harry Potter.The 49 year old star, who also hosts Tipping Point, made a brief appearance in the sixth instalment of the beloved series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In the movie, Ben was hardly recognisable sporting long chestnut hair and a moustache. He appeared in a scene in Fred and George's Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes in Diagon Alley, but sadly his part in the franchise was uncredited and his scene was cut out.

Lauryn Goodman has hit out at TV presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard in a fiery rant.The mum-of-two was on ITV's This Morning on Monday, 2 September, to discuss her upcoming stint on Celebs Go Dating. However, the conversation quickly turned to her personal life, including her past relationship with Manchester City footballer Kyle Walker.

Cat Deeley, co-host of ITV's daytime show This Morning, has responded to the intense criticism she's received over her role and the programme's viewing figures.The popular show saw its estimated audience drop to less than 700,000 for a recent episode, but Cat remains unfazed by questions about the show's popularity, stating: "I haven't really thought about it,". Alongside Ben Shephard, Cat is now the face of This Morning, following in the footsteps of iconic screen duos Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, and Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.

Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley returned to This Morning today, Monday 2 September, with a big announcement - Fern Britton will be be making a comeback. After an ad break on the ITV show, the duo opened the segment by revealing they had some "exciting news". The pair teased the news and Ben continued: "This autumn we have a lot of wonderful new content coming your way take a look." As they played a clip of what's to come on the show in the coming months, fans were thrilled to see that former This Morning host Fern will be making a comeback.

Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have returned to This Morning after their extended break - and Ben is sporting a new look.The TV favourite surprised This Morning viewers on Monday (2 September) with his beard. As the pair returned, Ben stroked his new beard and said “I’ve had a very fertile chin experience this summer” to which Cat declared: “I like the beard!”. Gyles Brandreth on the other hand didn’t approve of Ben’s new look as he declared “every young male has got a beard”.

Cat Deeley sung the praises of Holly Willoughby as she shared the behind-the-scenes support she received after stepping into her shoes as a lead presenter on This Morning, alongside Ben Shephard. Following Holly's emotional exit from the show in October last year, when she cited personal reasons and a desire to focus on her family, and in the midst of scary kidnap threats, Cat says Holly still found a moment to reach out to her. In an interview with the Sunday Times, Cat revealed how Holly's thoughtful gestures warmed her heart.

This Morning presenter Cat Deeley has said she would quit the show "if it gets too much". In a new interview on Sunday, she also praised Holly Willoughby for supporting her after she took the role earlier this year. Deeley took over after Willoughby, 43, departed the ITV morning programme last year.

This Morning has come under fire for setting off viewers' phobias after even the hosts couldn't hide their fright. In the episode on Thursday 29 August, presenters Craig Doyle and Sian Welby appeared uneasy as they were joined by an array of spiders and a lifelike spider toy.

This Morning's Craig Doyle had a tough time holding back the tears on Thursday, 29 August, after sharing a touching moment with his son live on air. During the latest episode, presenter Craig, 53, was interviewing legendary actor Jeff Goldblum alongside his co-host Sian Welby. The conversation soon turned to Craig's family, and the camera panned to his son Quinn, 22, who was in the studio behind-the-scenes.

TV's cherished duo Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have stepped into the shoes of former This Morning favourites Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, with the pair confirming they've received heartfelt messages from their predecessors. Phillip Schofield, a household name, departed from the show in a wave of controversy last year after admitting to an "unwise but not illegal" affair with a younger colleague.The veteran presenter had consistently charmed audiences since 2009 alongside co-host Holly.

TV's Ben Shephard has been raving about the improvements to his skin health ever since he joined the This Morning team. His co-presenter and skincare guru, Cat Deeley, 37, has upped his beauty game, helping him combat early morning puffiness.

Fans were divided when Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard stepped in as stand-ins on ITV's This Morning, filling the shoes of beloved hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. Yet, today's announcement brings joyous tidings for the duo as they're set to make a comeback to This Morning very soon.The pair will grace screens again from Monday, September 2.

This Morning star Ben Shephard has used his time off-air to try out a brand new look.The 49 year old, who presents the popular ITV morning show alongside co-star Cat Deeley, has revealed that he has grown a beard over the summer holidays. In one snap, he showed off his new facial hair as he enjoyed and ice-cold pint on the golf course. In another more poignant post, Ben reflected on turning 50 later this year, before asking his followers if he should keep the new beard.

Josie Gibson has been getting candid about her final wishes, revealing she's already got her funeral plans sorted. The bubbly This Morning presenter shared on Tuesday (Tuesday August 6) that she's even prepared a special video message for her loved ones to watch when she's gone.

Rochelle Humes, star of This Morning, was all shades of red as she made a cheeky soap confession live on ITV on Wednesday (July 31). Chatting with EastEnders actor Shiv Jalota - who brings to life Vinny Panesar on the iconic BBC series - Rochelle couldn't hold back her admiration for a certain soap hunk. Conversation quickly turned steamy when co-host Dermot O'Leary brought up how Vinny and dad Nish Panesar's storyline (Navin Chowdhry portraying the latter) brought a hint of Succession drama to Walford.

This Morning host Cat Deeley doesn't look like she's missing the early starts in west London - as she enjoys on a spectacular sunshine break with comedian husband Patrick Kielty.The 47-year-old star has been kicking back in the south of France after saying goodbye to ITV viewers - and co-host Ben Shephard - for the summer holidays. Cat was seen in the black bikini on the beach wearing a large white hat and shades while Patrick, 53, went to cool off in the sea as they enjoyed a family break in St Tropez, the Provencal town beloved of celebrities like George and Amal Clooney as well as globe-trottingand socialites.The star, who swapped America for the UK to take the job on This Morning - as permanent replacement for Holly Willoughby - was later seen going for a walk on the beach in a loose-fitting dress.

Claire Sisk was 29 when her world was turned upside down. Following two strokes, she started losing her eyesight and, after numerous tests, was declared blind. She had to learn how to adjust her – and her daughter’s – way of living in order to adapt.

Tipping Point has been a hit on our TV screens for the past decade. Keeping viewers on tenterhooks as contestants compete to win £10,000, what really keeps fans hooked is the speculation around the show's enigmatic machine.The seemingly simple game sees competitors answering questions from host Ben Shephard, to earn a chance to put a coin in the machine. A counter then nudges some of them out, with each one equating to £50 in prize money.

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.