ITV’s This Morning viewers were left thoroughly distracted during Thursdayâs broadcast (June 17) after spotting a major change in presenter Ben Shephard’s appearance.
Hosting alongside Cat Deeley, Ben steered the daytime show through a jam-packed episode featuring Good Morning Britain star Rob Rinder and soap opera expert Sharon Marshall. However, instead of focusing on the star-studded lineup, fans couldn’t tear their eyes away from the host’s seemingly altered hairstyle.
Social Media Erupts Over Ben’s Mystery Hair Transformation
Ben has been a familiar face on British television for decades, anchoring hit shows like GMB, Tipping Point, and now This Morning. While he is usually known for his reliable charm, it was his aesthetic refresh that set social media alight this week.
As the show went on, viewers flooded X (formerly Twitter) to dissect his latest look, with many pointing out that his locks appeared significantly deeper in shade than usual.
“Has He Dyed It?” â Viewers Weigh In
The online speculation quickly gathered momentum as fans traded theories. “Has Ben dyed his hair?” one curious viewer questioned. Another immediately agreed, responding: “Itâs definitely darker.”
A third viewer chimed in, noting: “Now you mention it!” while another regular watcher commented on the striking contrast: “Ben Shep’s hair is looking a lot darker this morning on This Morning.”
In a hilarious twist of irony, the show happened to feature a segment on hair transplants that very day, prompting one witty fan to joke: “Hair transplant chat on the day Ben dyed his [laughing face emoji].” Another simply concluded: “Looks that way.”
The Secret Behind Benâs Ageless Appearance
This hair debate comes as no surprise given that Ben has always been praised for maintaining his youthful looks and impressive fitness levels over the years.
Just last year, the television veteran broke the internet after stripping down for a shirtless Menâs Health cover shoot, showcasing a remarkably toned and sculpted physique. Reflecting on his fitness evolution, Ben revealed that his secret doesn’t lie in a specific workout routine, but rather in a mindset.
“Itâs not an exercise, itâs consistency. Just turning up and being accountable,” he told the magazine.
The father-of-two also admitted that staying fit has a sweet family perk, adding: “Iâve really, really enjoyed proving to my 18-year-old and 19-year-old sons that I can still compete with them. We love training together. And when they say I look like Iâve trained hard⊠theyâve been really inspired by that, particularly my eldest, Sam.”
