Ben Fordham biography
Ben Fordham is an Australian journalist who currently works as a sports reporter and presents Ben Fordham Live on Sydney’s 2GB radio station. His career began at Sydney radio station 2UE. While here, he won a Walkley Award for his coverage of the Thredbo landslide in 1997.
In 1998, he moved to television and his first job was at Sky News Australia as a reporter and presenter. In a few years, he joined the Nine Network. He has worked on the station’s news programs including 60 Minutes, A Current Affair, Nine News and Today. He replaced Stuart Bocking on 2UE Nights in the 2008 and 2009 summer seasons. Fordham also replaced Ray Hadley on 2GB in the 2009 and 2010 summer seasons.
In 2010, he joined Nine News and Today as a reporter. Fordham became the sports presenter of Today replacing Camero Williams in January 2011. At the same time, he joined 2GB, replacing Jason Morrison on the Sydney Live show. However, he announced in March 2014 that he would be leaving Today at the end of the year to focus on his radio career.
Since moving to his radio position, he has served as a substitute presenter on Today and Nine News. He was announced as co-host of the Australian Ninja Warrior in 2016 alongside Rebecca Maddern. In 2018, he was named an inaugural board member for the Ash Williams Show Podcast. Additionally, 2GB announced in May 2020 that he would replace Alan Jones, who was retiring from radio. Recently, in October 2021, he announced that he would not be returning as co-host of the Australian Ninja Warrior.
Ben Fordham’s age
How old is Fordham? Fordham It is 45 years from 2021. He was born November 29, 1976 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on November 29th every year and his Zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Ben Fordham height
Fordham is on average height of 5 feet 9 inches and it’s from moderate weight. However, his exact weight and other body measurements are unknown and will be updated.
Ben Fordham family | Dad
Fordham is the proud son of the deceased John Fordham (father). His father suffered from throat cancer and he fought it every step of the way. Sadly, after a three-year battle, his father died in 2019.
Ben Fordham’s Wife
Fordham is happily married to your affection wife, Jodie Speers. Jodie is a presenter for Seven News. They got married in October 2011. Furthermore, they are proud parents of 3 sons. Fordham announced on Today that his wife was pregnant with their first child in August 2014. In April 2016, he announced that Jodie was pregnant with their second child and in September 2019, Ben announced that Jodie had given birth to their third child.
Ben Fordham Net Worth
Fordham have an estimate net worth of $1.5 million from 2022. His main source of income is a career as a journalist.
Ben Fordham Salary
Fordham get an estimate annual salary of US$ 45,554 and US$134,445.