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www.independent.co.ukRecent coverage of Ben Shephard focuses on his work on This Morning, including ITV defending his more direct interviewing style and saying there are no plans to replace him and Cat Deeley. Another recent story says he stepped in to present Lorraine Kelly’s show while she was ill, and he’s also being linked in some reports with a London Marathon comeback in 2026.[1][6]
What’s been reported
- ITV publicly backed Ben after reports claimed some guests and PRs found his questioning style on This Morning more forceful than before.[1]
- ITV also said there are no plans to change the current This Morning presenting line-up.[1]
- Separate coverage says he recently filled in on Lorraine Kelly’s daytime show when she was unwell.[1]
Other current headlines
- News aggregators are also tracking his broader ITV work, especially Good Morning Britain, This Morning, and Tipping Point.[2][3]
- Social posts and entertainment coverage suggest he may be preparing for a London 2026 running return, though that is presented more as a personal update than a formal news announcement.[6]
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