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Ben Fordham is a Walkley award-winning journalist who hosts 2GB’s Breakfast Show.

For more than 4 years, Ben Fordham has dominated breakfast radio. His show repeatedly tops the ratings and is consistently competitive for the #1 spot in Sydney. ‘The Ben Fordham Show’ is also the Nine Network’s most successful podcast in Australia. The switch to the breakfast program took place in June 2020 after Ben spent a decade building his profile as 2GB’s Drivetime host.

Ben’s talents have been recognised at the Australian Commercial Radio Awards, where he was awarded ‘Best Metropolitan Talk Presenter’ seven times (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020/21, and 2024). Ben has also been voted ‘Best Current Affairs Presenter’ three times in 2017, 2023 and 2024. In 2024, Ben was awarded ‘Individual Talent of the Year’, which reflects his undeniable passion for radio journalism and his breakfast program.

In 1997, Ben became the youngest reporter in history to win a Walkley-AWARD double in the same year. He won a Walkley for his coverage of the 1997 Thredbo landslide tragedy and a rAWARD for excellence in journalism.

Ben started working in radio at just 15 at 2UE, where he immediately fell in love with broadcasting. While completing his final years at high school, he worked weekends on the Continuous Call Team hosted by Ray Hadley.

Ben became a cadet reporter at 2UE in 1995 and at age 20, he was appointed as a political correspondent based at Parliament House in Canberra. In 1998, he spent a year at Sky News as a reporter and newsreader before being headhunted by Channel 9 a year later. Since 1999, Ben has worked on a range of programs at Nine including The Today Show, A Current Affair, 60 Minutes, and Australian Ninja Warrior.

Ben is married to the former Seven Network journalist Jodie Speers. They have a son Freddy and two daughters, Pearl and Goldie.

You can contact Ben Fordham on the 2GB text line 0460 873 873 between 5:30am-9:00am

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‘Kill them’ – Tony Abbott wants sharks culled after latest attack

Calls are growing for a shark cull across NSW. The Minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty, has confirmed everything remains “on the table” to keep swimmers safe. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAGE CREDIT / ISTOCK / Getty Images, Jesse Thompson

Ben Fordham / 16 hours ago

‘Jim’s spin’ – Treasurer denies lying to Aussie voters

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is facing tough questions over the government’s controversial tax changes. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAE CREDIT / NINE, 60 MINUTES AUSTRALIA

Ben Fordham / 16 hours ago

‘Game changer’ – Multibillion-dollar motorway officially opens up

The final piece of a multibillion-dollar motorway to Sydney’s new international airport is now open. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAGE CREDIT / Sydney Morning Herald, Wolter Peeters

Ben Fordham / 18 hours ago

‘Nearly $3 million’ – Anti-Albo donations explode

The ‘Fire the Liar’ campaign is continuing to soar. More than $2.6 million dollars has been donated to One Nation to help get rid of Anthony Albanese. Hear more highlights from Ben Fordham Live in the playlist below and give us a follow on Apple Podcasts: IMAGE CREDIT / Getty Images, Hilary Wardhaugh / CANVA

Ben Fordham / 12/06/2026

‘Do Something Day’ Sydney Live at Revesby Workers’ Club

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Ben Fordham / 20/07/2017

Massive Snake In Chook Shed

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Ben Fordham / 10/04/2017

Sydney Live at Bankstown Sports Club

Ben Fordham / 05/03/2017

Uluru From Space

Check out the photo taken from the International Space Station Credit: Thomas Pesquet/ESA/NASA

Ben Fordham / 08/02/2017

Ben Fordham Live From Sydney Santa Spectacular

On Thursday, December 8, Ben Fordham broadcast LIVE from the launch night of the Sydney Santa Spectacular at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, to support sick kids from the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Camp Quality and give them the opportunity to enjoy Christmas. The Sydney Santa Spectacular was a complete Fun Filled Extravaganza filled with amusement […]

Ben Fordham / 20/12/2016