Ben Shephard 'torn' between Holly Willoughby and 'rival' Susanna Reid
30.09.2023 - 07:41
/ ok.co.uk
Ben Shephard is a man in high demand at the moment after a string of successful appearances on This Morning, fronting the show alongside Holly Willoughby.
The presenter, 48, was a massive hit amongst fans, with many hoping he will become a regular fixture as Holly searches for her permanent co-host, following the step-down of Phillip Schofield. However, he is more often seen earlier in the day on Good Morning Britain, where he frequently appears alongside Susanna Reid.
Sources tell OK! that Ben has been left 'in two minds' over which show he would pick up permanently. “Ben loves doing both shows, but Susanna Reid really wants him to stay on Good Morning Britain.
Although they are on the same channel, they’re sort of rivals and both need ratings, and Ben is great at bringing in viewers," explained the source. Phillip stepped down from This Morning earlier this year amid feud rumours between himself and Holly, and was embroiled in a scandal after he admitted to having a relationship with a young runner during his time on the show.
Despite the ordeal, Holly has remained on the show and ploughed on with a number of guest presenters since the departure - including Josie Gibson, Alison Hammons, Andi Peters, and Ben. Continuing that the situation hasn't had a positive impact on This Morning's popularity, the source continued: "This Morning has had mixed ratings since Phil left, and not everyone sees Holly in the way they once did, so she needs a good partner next to her who’ll bring in ratings.
“Ben is great at that.
The public like him, he’s very honest and he’s a genuinely nice guy. He’s in two minds about what he would do if he was offered a permanent position on This Morning, he’d have to make a difficult choice." While Holly
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