Ben Shephard is an English ITV presenter who co-hosts This Morning with Cat Deeley, hosts the quiz show Tipping Point and co-presents Ninja Warrior UK. He is 51 years old (born 11 December 1974) and has been married to Annie since 2004. They have two sons. No credible outlet has published a verified net worth for him, so any exact figure you see online is an estimate, not a fact.
This guide covers his age, wife, children, career timeline and what is actually known about his earnings. It is about the TV presenter, not the historian Ben Shephard (1948–2017), who is a different person.
Ben Shephard quick facts
| Full name | Benjamin Peter Sherrington Shephard |
| Date of birth | 11 December 1974 |
| Age (October 2026) | 51 |
| Birthplace | Epping, Essex, England |
| Education | University of Birmingham (BA, Dance, Drama and Theatre Arts, 2:1) |
| Profession | Television presenter and journalist |
| Current shows | This Morning, Tipping Point, Ninja Warrior UK |
| Wife | Annie (married March 2004) |
| Children | Two sons, Sam and Jack |
| Lives in | Richmond, West London |
| Net worth | No verified figure |
Who is Ben Shephard?
Ben Shephard is an English television presenter and journalist employed by ITV. He first became a household name on the breakfast show GMTV, then moved on to game shows, including The Krypton Factor, Tipping Point and Ninja Warrior UK. Today he is one of the most familiar faces among UK daytime TV presenters.
How old is Ben Shephard?
Ben Shephard is 51 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 11 December 1974 in Epping, Essex, and turns 52 on 11 December 2026.
Early life and education
Ben grew up in Essex and went on to study at the University of Birmingham, where he earned a 2:1 in Dance, Drama and Theatre Arts. He first hoped to be an actor, and his route into television, like many celebrity early life stories, did not begin in a studio. It was at Birmingham that he met his future wife, Annie.
He keeps details about his parents and siblings private, so none are confirmed here.
Ben Shephard’s career timeline
His career has run for more than 25 years, moving from youth TV to breakfast television, game shows and now daytime. The table shows the main steps.
| Year | Milestone | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | First TV break hosting Control Freaks; co-hosted The Bigger Breakfast; first presenter of the T4 teen strand (launched 25 October 1998) | Channel 4 |
| 2000 | Joined GMTV in September as co-host of Entertainment Today | ITV (GMTV) |
| 2003–2005 | Stand-in for Eamonn Holmes from July 2003; took over the sofa in May 2005 | ITV (GMTV) |
| 2004–2006 | Presented the first three series of The Xtra Factor | ITV2 |
| 2009–2010 | Presented the revived The Krypton Factor | ITV |
| 2010 | Final GMTV episode on 30 July; began Goals on Sunday in August | ITV / Sky Sports |
| 2012 | Became host of Tipping Point | ITV |
| 2014 | Joined Good Morning Britain when it launched | ITV |
| 2015 | Began co-presenting Ninja Warrior UK with Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara | ITV |
| 2019 | Left Goals on Sunday after nine years | Sky Sports |
| 2024 | Announced on 16 February that he would leave Good Morning Britain for This Morning | ITV |
The chart below shows how long he has been with each major show, rounded to the nearest half year.
Ben Shephard on This Morning
Ben now co-hosts This Morning with Cat Deeley from Monday to Thursday, while Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond present on Fridays. The show has a new home for 2026, The H Club Studio, and a new production company, Multistory Media. Other names on its presenter list include Paddy McGuinness.
ITV has also publicly dismissed rumours that he and Cat Deeley were about to be replaced, saying it has no plans to change its lead presenters.
Tipping Point and Ninja Warrior UK
Ben has fronted Tipping Point since it began in 2012. Contestants answer questions to win counters, which they drop into a large coin-pushing machine; each counter is worth £50 and the jackpot counter is worth £10,000. On Saturday nights he co-presents Ninja Warrior UK, which he has done since 2015.
Why he left Good Morning Britain and Goals on Sunday
Ben was a presenter on Good Morning Britain from its launch in April 2014 until 2024. From September 2015 he cut his hours to Thursdays and Fridays. In February 2024 it was announced that he would leave to become a permanent This Morning presenter.
He left Sky Sports’ Goals on Sunday in 2019, after nine years alongside Chris Kamara. He said that once his sons were teenagers, weekends were the only time he could see them play sport, and that he was tired after the Thursday and Friday breakfast shifts.
Before all of that, GMTV was his big break. It was axed in September 2010, two months after his final episode, and readers curious about another familiar face from that era can see Jackie Kabler’s net worth.
Ben Shephard’s wife, Annie
Ben is married to Annie (born Annie Perks). They met at the University of Birmingham in 1995, where she studied Philosophy, and married in March 2004 on Burgh Island, off the Devon coast.
Annie works in design. She trained at the London College of Garden Design, won a garden design award in 2023 and runs an interiors website. She keeps a low profile, but the couple made a rare joint appearance at the 2026 Raindance Film Festival. In March 2026, Ben marked their 22nd wedding anniversary with a public tribute.
Ben Shephard’s children
Ben and Annie have two sons, Sam, 21, and Jack, 19, according to Hello’s 2026 report. Both are adults. Ben shares little about them and keeps them out of the spotlight, so this article does the same.
Ben Shephard’s net worth
There is no verified figure for Ben Shephard’s net worth. No credible outlet has reported one, and we could not confirm any company directorship in his name from public records. You can check Companies House yourself, but the name is shared by many people, so match on his date of birth before drawing any conclusion.
You may see a figure of $5 million quoted on net worth websites. None of them show how it was calculated, and several copy each other, so it is not used here. Some pages even add an “inflation adjusted” figure of $7.5 million, which is not a meaningful way to value a living person.
What exists are a few reported pay figures. Treat them with caution:
| Figure | What it covers | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £550,000 | Reported pay for co-hosting This Morning | Reported by one outlet, no original source |
| £495,000 a year | Reported 2010 deal for Goals on Sunday | Reported at the time, now dated |
| $5 million | “Net worth” on net worth sites | No method shown, not used |
Pay is also not the same as wealth, because it ignores tax, costs and spending. For context on how other ITV stars are valued, see the estimates for Ant and Dec, and remember those are estimates too.
Where does Ben Shephard live?
Ben lives in Richmond, West London, with his family. Reports put the value of the house at anywhere from about £3.4 million to £4 million, but none of those figures is confirmed. For more on how stars live, see our UK celebrity lifestyle coverage.
Ben Shephard in 2026
- This Morning moved to The H Club Studio and a new production company, with Ben and Cat Deeley leading Monday to Thursday.
- ITV dismissed replacement rumours and said it was happy with its lead presenters.
- Ben and Annie attended the Raindance Film Festival together.
Is this the same Ben Shephard?
| Name | Who |
|---|---|
| Ben Shephard (born 1974) | ITV presenter and the subject of this article |
| Ben Shephard (1948–2017) | Historian, author and TV producer (The World at War); died 25 October 2017 |
| Ben Sheppard | Different spelling; an American basketball player |
Ben Shephard FAQs
How old is Ben Shephard?
He is 51 as of October 2026. He was born on 11 December 1974.
Who is Ben Shephard’s wife?
He is married to Annie (born Annie Perks), a garden and interiors designer. They married in March 2004.
Does Ben Shephard have children?
Yes, two sons, Sam and Jack, who are both adults.
What shows does Ben Shephard present?
He co-hosts This Morning, hosts Tipping Point and co-presents Ninja Warrior UK.
What is Ben Shephard’s net worth?
There is no verified figure. A reported £550,000 for This Morning exists, but that is pay, not net worth.
Is Ben Shephard leaving This Morning?
No. ITV has said it has no plans to change its lead presenters, and he still presents Monday to Thursday.
Why did Ben Shephard leave Good Morning Britain?
It was announced in February 2024 that he was leaving to present This Morning permanently.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Ben Shephard
- Wikipedia: This Morning
- Wikipedia: List of Good Morning Britain presenters
- Hello: Ben and Annie at Raindance 2026
- Hello: ITV clears up This Morning rumours
- Coventry Live: Inside Ben Shephard’s life
- Performing Artistes: Ben Shephard
- IMDb: Ben Shephard
Last checked October 2026. Facts about living people can change, so we review this page regularly.