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Ben Leo (born 25th August 1989) is a British journalist and broadcaster known for his work with GB News and formerly The Sun newspaper.
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Ben Leo (born 25th August 1989) is a British journalist and broadcaster known for his work with GB News and formerly The Sun newspaper.
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.[ citation needed ] He eventually progressed to on-screen roles, including appearances as a stand-in for Breakfast host Eamonn Holmes. [2] In December 2024, it was announced that Leo would replace Mark Dolan on his weekend show. [3]
He hosted Ben Leo Tonight which 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 ]
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 broaden its operations in the US market. [4]