This Morning's Ben Shephard confirms future of role on ITV show

Ben Shephard has been a familiar face on TV for many years having been a reporter on Good Morning Britain for a decade.

The 50-year-old left to become a permanent host of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley, whorecently returned to social media following her split from husband Patrick Kielty.

However, he's also known for fronting the popular game show Tipping Point, which started back in 2012 and continues to rank amongst the most beloved TV programmes on screens, alongside The Chase.

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This week, the ITV star took so social media to announce an exciting update on the long-running show.

He wrote: "So excited that we're back baby! In the studio filming series 15 of Tipping Point. Been awesome to reunite with the machine (when she behaves) but especially you meet over 200 contestants who came to test their skills and try their luck.

"We've made some cracking shows can't wait for you to see them. We were filming in Kent for the first time and I was saying in the grounds of Leeds Castel so thought I'd make the most of the stunning grounds."

He mentioned that maintaining consistency whilst away from home isn't always straightforward but is "worth it" when possible, reports the Liverpool Echo.

The daytime programme hosted by Ben sees contestants offered the opportunity to play a massive coin-drop machine.

To do so, they must initially answer a series of general knowledge questions throughout the duration of different rounds.

Those who provide the fewest correct answers and accumulate less prize money than their rivals will depart the competition empty-handed.

The final remaining participant gets the chance to claim the machine's £10,000 jackpot by responding to questions accurately and positioning counters in the right spots to push the winning counter over the brink.

Beyond television, Ben has thrown himself into fitness and maintaining his physical condition. The ITV presenter recently tackled the World's Toughest Mudder.

Spanning a punishing 24 hours, it tests competitors with savage ascents and merciless landscapes.

Discussing this ordeal on social media, he remarked: "Fit at 50 isn't about how fast you are or how strong you feel. It's about showing up. It's about holding yourself accountable. Saying yes to things that scare you. And doing it all with the people you love."

Ben resumes filming following a journey to Australia with his relatives. He shared: "So this is just a little bit exciting! As my 50th year celebrations continue (have I mentioned I've turned 50) a proper bucket list moment, as we've just landed in Australia with the family - to support the British and Irish Lions across their tests!"

It was in 1998 that Ben established his television reputation, with his debut role on Channel 4's The Bigger Breakfast - a derivative of the morning programme The Big Breakfast.

He formerly hosted The X Factor's backstage show, The Xtra Factor, was a GMTV presenter from 2000 until 2010 and fronted Good Morning Britain.

Tipping Point is available to watch on ITVX.