Ben Thompson Biography and Wiki
Ben Thompson is a renowned British journalist, business presenter, event host, and news personality based in London. He presents BBC’s flagship morning news programme, BBC Breakfast. Thompson also anchors the BBC’s domestic and global news channels.
The news presenter has been part of BBC News for more than two decades, since joining the station as a broadcast journalist at BBC Radio Wales. Before his present role, Ben worked as the North America Business Correspondent for BBC News based in New York.
Ben Thompson Age and Birthday
The news anchor was born on August 12, 1981, in Burnley, Lancashire, England. He is 45 years old as of now. His birth sign is Leo.
Ben Thompson Height and Weight
He stands at a height of 6 feet 6 inches (Approximately 1.98m) tall and weighs about 90 kg (198 lb). Moreover, the presenter often stands out on BBC Breakfast, especially when sitting on the famous red sofa.
Educational Background
Ben attended and graduated from a local high school in his hometown, Burnley, Lancashire. He later enrolled at Brest Business School, a French business School in the city of Brest in western France. During his time there, he pursued International Business & French.
From there, he joined Cardiff University, a top-ranked, research-intensive Russell Group institution in Wales. Ben graduated from the institute in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in International Business & French, and in 2004 with a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in broadcast journalism.
Ben Thompson Family, Parents, Siblings
The news presenter was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England, to his parents, Mr Thompson (father) and Mrs Thompson (mother). It’s unclear whether he has any siblings. Further information about his family background will be updated soon.
Ben Thompson Partner | Gay, Is He Married?
Ben is in a romantic relationship with his partner, Andrew ‘Andy’ Roche. Andy is a senior commercial lawyer and media personality based in London. He serves as vice president and associate general counsel at IHG Hotels & Resorts.
Before that, he had previously worked in the Middle East. The pair began dating in 2011 and have been in a long-term relationship since then. Andy and Ben often post fun times together on their social media pages.
Thompson has notably come out with his sexuality, publicly identifying as gay, and has predominantly kept his private life away from the spotlight. We are keeping tabs, and we will update his romantic life soon when revealed.
Ben Thompson Salary
According to BBC estimates, Ben reportedly earns an average salary ranging from £205,000 to £229,999 ($260,000 – $290,000) per year.
Ben Thompson Net Worth
Thompson has built an estimated net worth of $1 million to $3 million earned through his successful career as a BBC News presenter.
Ben Thompson Cancer
The renowned newscaster is not suffering from any life-threatening ailments. However, in August 2025, Ben disclosed emotional news as one of the show’s guests was battling leukaemia and was awaiting treatment.
Career | BBC Breakfast
Ben presents London’s popular morning news programme, BBC Breakfast. He also anchors the BBC’s domestic and global news channels. Thompson joined the news station in 2001 as a broadcast journalist at BBC Radio Wales.
Most noteworthy, Ben has covered stories making headlines across the Middle East, the USA, and the United Kingdom. Before his current position, he worked as the North America Business Correspondent for BBC News based in New York.
