This Morning: Ben talks about his beard and son leaving home
Ben Shephard showcased a striking new look on his return to This Morning, with co-host Cat Deeley noting the change as they came back from their summer hiatus.
Fans were immediately stirred by Ben's fresh appearance a newly grown beard which he flaunted, prompting reactions from social media and inquiries about whether he should shave it off live on air, although fellow presenter Gyles Brandeth confessed he wasn't a fan of the transformation.
Fresh from their summer break, Ben and Cat were eager to discuss their time away from the screen and expressed joy at reuniting with their audience. The conversation quickly moved to the recent Oasis ticket sales, with one team member celebrating scoring tickets, while others faced disappointment.
In a revealing weekend interview with the Sunday Times, Cat disclosed her candid approach towards her role on the show, asserting: "I don't care. I do not care. If it gets too much for me I'm going to quit. I could stop and be a mum for most of the year and then go and do the shows in America. There is no ulterior motive for me doing this."
Cat and Ben ascended to leading positions on the programme following the departures of Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, an opportunity which Ben once termed an "honour" due to the magnitude of the highly esteemed TV fixture, reports the Mirror.
The new co-host expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating: "This really feels like a very special moment for Cat and I to be part of the next chapter of This Morning. It's an honour to be trusted with the reigns, join Alison and Dermot and all the team that work on and off screen and do such a great job."
The new co-host expressed his excitement about the opportunity, stating: "This really feels like a very special moment for Cat and I to be part of the next chapter of This Morning. It's an honour to be trusted with the reigns, join Alison and Dermot and all the team that work on and off screen and do such a great job.
He"For the last ten years I've been waking up with our ITV daytime audience on GMB and I now look forward to spending time with Cat, welcoming the viewers home after the school run or from their early morning routines, with a cup of tea and a mix of everything that makes This Morning so loved."
This Morning airs weekdays on ITV from 10am
