Ben Leo
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'''Ben Leo''' (born 25 August 1989) is a British journalist and broadcaster known for his work with [[GB News]] and formerly ''The Sun'' newspaper. |
'''Ben Leo''' (born 25 August 1989) is a British journalist and broadcaster known for his work with [[GB News]] and formerly ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'' newspaper. |
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==Journalism career== |
==Journalism career== |
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Leo began his journalism career at ''[[The Argus (Brighton)|The Argus]]'' newspaper in [[Brighton]], where he gained recognition for his investigative reporting. His work on the dangers of [[fixed odds betting terminal]]s led to significant regulatory changes in [[Gambling in the United Kingdom|the gambling industry]]. In 2014, he was named the UK's Young Journalist of the Year at the Regional Press Awards.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=Ben Leo Biography: Multifaceted Career in Media & Data Analytics – EpicBios |url=https://epicbios.com.ng/ben-leo-biography/amp/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-02-01 |language=en-US}} |
Leo began his journalism career at ''[[The Argus (Brighton)|The Argus]]'' newspaper in [[Brighton]], where he gained recognition for his [[investigative reporting]]. His work on the dangers of [[fixed odds betting terminal]]s led to significant regulatory changes in [[Gambling in the United Kingdom|the gambling industry]]. In 2014, he was named the UK's Young Journalist of the Year at the Regional Press Awards.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=Ben Leo Biography: Multifaceted Career in Media & Data Analytics – EpicBios |url=https://epicbios.com.ng/ben-leo-biography/amp/?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-02-01 |language=en-US}} |
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In 2016 Leo joined ''The Sun'' newspaper as a reporter covering Brexit, the royal wedding between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and various terror attacks including the London Bridge massacre in 2017.{{Cite news |date=2017-06-04 |title=Sun man tells of horrific scenes after attack as panicking revellers leapt over bodies as they fled to safety |newspaper=The Sun |url=https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3722523/london-bridge-terror-attack-2017-eyewitness-account/ |access-date=2026-02-05 |language=en-US}}{{rs|date=March 2026}} |
In 2016 Leo joined ''The Sun'' newspaper as a reporter covering [[Brexit]], the [[Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle|royal wedding between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex]], the [[disappearance of Madeleine McCann]] and various terror attacks including the [[2017 London Bridge attack|London Bridge massacre in 2017]].{{Cite news |date=2017-06-04 |title=Sun man tells of horrific scenes after attack as panicking revellers leapt over bodies as they fled to safety |newspaper=The Sun |url=https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3722523/london-bridge-terror-attack-2017-eyewitness-account/ |access-date=2026-02-05 |language=en-US}}{{rs|date=March 2026}} |
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Leo arrived on the scene shortly after the attack in Borough Market by three Islamists who killed eight people. In a report for The Sun, he described counting bodies strewn over the pavement and told how he saw stricken Australian victim Sara Zelenak bleeding to death after having her throat cut by an attacker.{{rs|date=March 2026}} |
Leo arrived on the scene shortly after the attack in [[Borough Market]] by three [[Islamism|Islamists]] who killed eight people. In a report for The Sun, he described counting bodies strewn over the pavement and told how he saw stricken Australian victim Sara Zelenak bleeding to death after having her throat cut by an attacker.{{rs|date=March 2026}} |
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In 2022, Leo joined GB News as a producer for ''[[Dan Wootton]] Tonight''.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} He eventually progressed to on-screen roles, including appearances as a stand-in for ''Breakfast'' host [[Eamonn Holmes]].{{Cite news |last=Papamavroudi |first=Sophia |date=10 September 2024 |title=Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry locked in 'frightening' battle out of King Charles's hands |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/3102576106 |access-date=2025-09-04 |work=Express (Online) |id={{ProQuest|3102576106}} |via=[[ProQuest]]}} In December 2024, it was announced that Leo would replace Mark Dolan on his weekend show.{{Cite news |last=Starfield |first=Leah |date=24 December 2024 |title=GB News star makes announcement after mass exits days before Christmas |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/3148897813 |access-date=2025-09-04 |work=Express (Online) |id={{ProQuest|3148897813}} |via=[[ProQuest]]}} |
In 2022, Leo joined GB News as a producer for ''[[Dan Wootton]] Tonight''.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} He eventually progressed to on-screen roles, including appearances as a stand-in for ''Breakfast'' host [[Eamonn Holmes]].{{Cite news |last=Papamavroudi |first=Sophia |date=10 September 2024 |title=Royal Family LIVE: Prince Harry locked in 'frightening' battle out of King Charles's hands |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/3102576106 |access-date=2025-09-04 |work=Express (Online) |id={{ProQuest|3102576106}} |via=[[ProQuest]]}} In December 2024, it was announced that Leo would replace Mark Dolan on his weekend show.{{Cite news |last=Starfield |first=Leah |date=24 December 2024 |title=GB News star makes announcement after mass exits days before Christmas |url=https://www.proquest.com/docview/3148897813 |access-date=2025-09-04 |work=Express (Online) |id={{ProQuest|3148897813}} |via=[[ProQuest]]}} |
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He hosted ''Ben Leo Tonight w''hich aired weekends from 9 to 11 pm from early 2025 to August of that year and co-hosted ''Britain's Newsroom'' on Fridays from 9:30 am to midday from 2023 to 2025.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} |
He hosted ''Ben Leo Tonight w''hich aired weekends from 9 to 11 pm from early 2025 to August of that year and co-hosted ''Britain's Newsroom'' on Fridays from 9:30 am to midday from 2023 to 2025.{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} |
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In August 2025, Leo announced he was relocating to America, in a post on X. From September, he'll be reporting for GB News across the country and fronting the channel's new US show 'The Late Show Live' alongside colleague and fellow host, [[Bev Turner|Beverley Turner]]. This comes as the channel seeks to broaden its operations in the US market.{{Cite web |last=Leo |first=Ben |date=19 August 2025 |title=Ben Leo post on X |url=https://x.com/benleo444/status/1957710838027948062?s=46 |website=X}} |
In August 2025, Leo announced he was relocating to America, in a post on [[X (social network)|X]]. From September, he'll be reporting for GB News across the country and fronting the channel's new US show 'The Late Show Live' alongside colleague and fellow host, [[Bev Turner|Beverley Turner]]. This comes as the channel seeks to broaden its operations in the US market.{{Cite web |last=Leo |first=Ben |date=19 August 2025 |title=Ben Leo post on X |url=https://x.com/benleo444/status/1957710838027948062?s=46 |website=X}} |
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In January 2026, it was announced that Leo would be remaining in America as host of The Late Show Live in addition to a new role as Chief US Correspondent for GB News - the first in the channel's history.{{Cite tweet |last=Leo |first=Ben |title= |user=benleo444 |number=2009212329750139237}} |
In January 2026, it was announced that Leo would be remaining in America as host of The Late Show Live in addition to a new role as Chief US Correspondent for GB News - the first in the channel's history.{{Cite tweet |last=Leo |first=Ben |title= |user=benleo444 |number=2009212329750139237}} |
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