Ben Leo

Ben Leo (born 25th August 1989) is a British journalist and broadcaster known for his work with GB News and formerly The Sun newspaper.

Early life and education

Leo earned a Bachelor's degree in History, Business Administration, and Spanish from the University of Oregon. He furthered his education with Master's degrees in International Relations and Economics from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School.

Journalism career

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.

In 2022, Leo joined GB News as a producer for Dan Wootton Tonight. He eventually progressed to on-screen roles, including appearances on Britain's Newsroom and Saturday Live. He currently hosts Ben Leo Tonight, airing weekends from 9 to 11 pm, and co-hosts Britain's Newsroom on Fridays from 9:30 am to midday.