Ben Shephard of This Morning offers heartfelt tribute to co-star following emotional farewell

Ben Shephard of This Morning offers heartfelt tribute to co-star following emotional farewell
Ben Shephard, one of the hosts of "This Morning," recently paid a heartfelt tribute to his co-star after an emotional goodbye. The beloved TV personality bid farewell to his co-worker in a touching moment that left viewers and colleagues alike in tears.



During a recent episode of the popular morning show, Shephard took a moment to reflect on his time working alongside his co-star. With tears in his eyes, he spoke about the impact that his colleague had on him and the rest of the team. He praised their professionalism, talent, and friendship, thanking them for their dedication and hard work.



The emotional goodbye came as a surprise to many fans of the show, who had grown to love the on-screen chemistry between Shephard and his co-star. The two had been a dynamic duo on the show for years, bringing laughter, joy, and entertainment to millions of viewers each day.



Shephard's tribute was a reminder of the strong bonds that can form between colleagues in the fast-paced world of television. Despite the pressures of live TV and the constant demands of the job, Shephard and his co-star had managed to forge a close friendship that went beyond the confines of the studio.



As the cameras stopped rolling, Shephard embraced his co-star in a heartfelt hug, the emotion evident on both of their faces. It was a poignant moment that captured the deep connection between the two hosts and the genuine fondness they had for each other.



The farewell was a bittersweet moment for fans of the show, who will miss seeing the pair together on their screens. But it was also a beautiful reminder of the power of friendship and camaraderie, even in the most challenging of circumstances.



As the show prepares to move forward without one of its beloved hosts, Shephard's tribute serves as a touching reminder of the impact that his co-star had on him and the rest of the team. It was a moment of raw emotion and genuine gratitude, a fitting tribute to a colleague who will be dearly missed.


Viewers were delighted after Ben Shephard was announced as one of the new co-hosts of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley. 

The star had an emotional time on Friday, though, as he hosted his last episode of Good Morning Britain alongside his close friend and co-star Kate Garraway. 

A couple of days later, he took to Instagram to pay tribute to another of his colleagues, longtime GMB presenter Susanna Reid. 



Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid at Pride of Britain Awards 2023© GettyBen and Susanna enjoyed a happy working relationship

Ben shared a series of images of the pair on the social media site, including one showing himself and Susanna at an award show, another featuring them doing the Ice Bucket Challenge and one where they walked together, in fits of laughter. 

The father-of-two captioned the collection of pictures: "Only seems like yesterday when @susannareid100 and I first sat next to each other at the GMB desk. 10 years have flown by. 



Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway on Good Morning Britain© ITVWith his friend and co-star Kate Garraway

"Back on the Southbank we'd often head outside in the sunshine which was always a treat - (as long as the signal worked ) tech issues aside, the constant has been the laughter. 



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"So many memories, so many moments but so many laughs. Thanks for putting up with me, helping me, guiding me and mostly laughing with me. I’ll miss you and those moments on air, but know we’ll have plenty more off air!" 



Ben paid a sweet tribute to Susanna ReidView post on Instagram 

Just minutes into Friday's programme, Ben was visibly emotional after watching a montage of farewell messages from his colleagues, friends and even two of his favourite West Ham footballers, Carlton Cole and Mark Noble. 

"Ben, your last day mate. You were there on my last day as a West Ham player, so it's only right to send you a message," said Mark Noble. "Have a great day mate, probably you'll be crying instead of me this time. Love ya." 



ben shephard and family on walk© InstagramBen shares two sons with his wife Annie

Dr Hilary also shared a tribute, telling Ben: "It's been a fabulous privilege working with you. Over the years, we've had so much fun, we've played football in the old Arsenal studio, we've talked about all sorts of medical subjects, we went to Haiti six months after the earthquake, it's been a privilege working with you, it really has." 

Ben was visibly moved by the messages, as you can see in the video below...



WATCH: Ben Shephard tears up as he gives final send-off on Good Morning Britain

He told viewers: "I'm desperately trying to hold this together, we've got three hours. It's lovely to be here for the last time. And we've got a busy show to get through as well." 

Later on in the show, Susanna, Alex Beresford and Charlotte Hawkins came onto the set to bid farewell and watch a segment of his best bits from over the years. At the end of the show, Ben teared up as he delivered his final sign-off.



Ben Shephard on Good Morning Britain© Ken McKay/ITV/ShutterstockBen said goodbye to Good Morning Britain

"The alarm going off has never been anything I've enjoyed but what I have known is as soon as I get in here, I'll be surrounded by you brilliant, incredible, challenging, chaotic, fabulous people that make me better at what I do," he said. 

"It's not lost on me that I wouldn't be able to do it if you lot weren't amazing and been fabulous friends and brilliant colleagues."




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