Ben Shephard

Born

1974-12-11

Birthplace

Epping, Essex, England, UK

Biography

Benjamin Peter Sherrington Shephard 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). In 2012 along with co-welcomer Helen Skelton he welcomed home the athletes of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to Trafalgar Square as part of the athletes homecoming parade.