Ben Leo

Ben Leo (born 25th August 1989) is a British journalist and broadcaster known for his work with GB News and formerly The Sun newspaper.

Journalism career

Leo began his journalism career at The Argus newspaper in Brighton, where he gained recognition for his investigative reporting. His work on the dangers of fixed odds betting terminals led to significant regulatory changes in the gambling industry. In 2014, he was named the UK's Young Journalist of the Year at the Regional Press Awards.[1]

In 2022, Leo joined GB News as a producer for Dan Wootton Tonight. He eventually progressed to on-screen roles, including appearances on Britain's Newsroom and Saturday Live. He currently hosts Ben Leo Tonight, airing weekends from 9 to 11 pm, and co-hosts Britain's Newsroom on Fridays from 9:30 am to midday.

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 alongside colleague and fellow host, Beverley Turner. This comes as the channel seeks to widen its operations to a US audience. [2]

References

  1. ^ "Ben Leo Biography: Multifaceted Career in Media & Data Analytics – EpicBios". 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-02-01.
  2. ^ Leo, Ben (19 August 2025). "Ben Leo post on X". X.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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