Age, Biography and Wiki
Ben Fordham was born on 29 November, 1976 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is an Australian television journalist. Discover Ben Fordham's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?
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television presenter · television host · news anchor · sports reporter · radio presenter |
Age |
47 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
Born |
29 November, 1976 |
Birthday |
29 November |
Birthplace |
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Australia
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He is a member of famous Television Presenter with the age 47 years old group.
Ben Fordham Height, Weight & Measurements
At 47 years old, Ben Fordham height not available right now. We will update Ben Fordham's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Ben Fordham's Wife?
His wife is Jodie Speers (m. 2011)
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Jodie Speers (m. 2011) |
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Marigold Jean Fordham |
Ben Fordham Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Fordham worth at the age of 47 years old? Ben Fordham’s income source is mostly from being a successful Television Presenter. He is from Australia. We have estimated Ben Fordham's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Television Presenter |
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Timeline
Ben Fordham is an Australian sports reporter and radio presenter.
Fordham hosts the breakfast radio program Ben Fordham Live on Sydney radio station 2GB.
When Ben Fordham was seven years of age, he was diagnosed with epilepsy after suffering a seizure.
He did work experience at a radio station as a teenager while a student at Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview, a Catholic college in Lane Cove.
Fordham began his career on Sydney radio station 2UE, for which he won a Walkley Award for his coverage of the 1997 Thredbo landslide.
In 1998, Fordham moved to television and joined Sky News Australia as a reporter and presenter.
As of 2008 he was managed by the Fordham Company, which was run by his late father, John.
The conversation was aired on A Current Affair in May 2008, claiming to show former Waverley mayor James Markham ordering a fatal hit on a male escort.
Although found guilty, Fordham and Byrne each escaped conviction, with Justice Fullerton saying it was "an appalling lack of judgment by two senior journalists who are otherwise held in esteem by their colleagues".
On 26 February 2009, Fordham was charged with concealing a serious crime and breaching the Listening Devices Act.
In October 2011, Fordham married Seven News presenter Jodie Speers.
In March 2014, Fordham announced that he would be leaving Today at the end of the year to concentrate on his radio career.
They have a son born in late 2014 and a daughter born in 2016.
In the lead-up to the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum, Fordham supported the No campaign.
Since moving into his radio position, he has served as a fill-in presenter on Today and Nine News. In 2016, Fordham was announced as co-host of Australian Ninja Warrior alongside Rebecca Maddern on the Nine Network.
In 2018, Fordham was also made an inaugural board member of the Ash Williams Show Podcast, alongside other media personalities such as Ed Kavalee, Sonia Kruger and Tony Martin.
Fordham was also instrumental in securing the support of Scott Pape as a permanent board member.
In May 2020, 2GB announced that Fordham would replace Alan Jones, who was retiring from radio.
Fordham finished hosting his drive show on 22 May 2020 and began his new role on 1 June 2020.
His breakfast show took the same name as his drive show: Ben Fordham Live.
In October 2021, Fordham announced that he will not return as co-host of Australian Ninja Warrior.