Ben Shephard is back on our screens this weekend in another episode of ITV’s Tipping Point: Lucky Stars, which sees contestants answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine and better their chances of collecting a huge cash prize.
It was back in 1998 that Ben started making waves on television, with his first gig on Channel 4’s The Bigger Breakfast – a spin-off of the perennial morning show The Big Breakfast. He previously hosted The X Factor’s behind-the-scenes show, The Xtra Factor, was a GMTV presenter from 2000 until 2010 and presented Good Morning Britain.
Now co-presenting ITV’s This Morning, Ben has through the years given his fans a sneak peek into his luxurious London home which he shares with his wife, interior designer Annie, and their two sons. The couple, who have been together since 1995 and tied the knot in 2004, spent a year renovating their dream house before moving in back in 2016 and it was previously estimated to be worth an impressive £4m, OK! reports.
It’s rare to get an insight into Ben’s family life. But when he’s not presenting or working on other projects, he has given Instagram followers a glimpse of his stunning home, showing off its beautiful interior and exterior décor.
Over the years, fan have been given a glimpse of his scenic garden through large French doors and windows. His wife Annie prefers to stay out of the limelight, but she frequently showcases her incredible home décor and design skills on social media.
Annie has attracted a following of thousands of garden enthusiasts on Instagram. Annie, who has a background as a design consultant specialising in interiors and gardens, loves to unwind in their grand garden which she affectionately calls her “happy place” on her socials.
She previously said: “I’ve been building this garden myself for three years. It’s a labour of love.” This charming outdoor space includes apple trees, an inviting fire pit on the patio and numerous veggie plots.
The host of Tipping points frequently enjoys time at the fire pit with his lads, toasting marshmallows or enjoying a family barbecue. Their beautiful home also features a pristine living room complete with plush green sofas, candlesticks on a large wooden table, and a massive wall-mounted flat screen TV above a fireplace.
In a previous Instagram video, you can see their cosy seating areas, complete with a snug yellow chair nestled in the corner and stunning French windows opening up to a spectacular patio view. Back in December, Ben also delighted fans as he shared another peak inside his luxurious home during his birthday celebrations, OK! reported.
In a rare glance inside his fancy home, Ben shared a snap on Instagram as he celebrated his 50th birthday. The TV star could be seen sitting at his wooden dining room table, which boasts grey slate details and featured green curved armchairs.