Ben Shephard leaves fans asking 'how' after posing with rarely-seen family member

Ben Shephard has left ITV viewers asking "how" as he posed with a rarely-seen family member. The University of Birmingham graduate, who is now a This Morning host alongside Cat Deeley, each Monday to Thursday, posed with his godson on Instagram this week.

"Very happy 16th to my god son Ben! @ben_c0wn you’ve hardly changed and still a cute and cuddly as ever," Ben typed. The ITV Tipping Point and Ninja Warrior UK star went on to add the hashtags #happybirthday #sweetsixteen #godson.

In reply, a fan said: "How can it be his 16th!!! Gorgeous boy xx" Ben laughed: "@madeleinemobrien I know - makes us really old Mads!" Instagram user Jane said: "same age as my daughters young son he was 16 in 26th Dec gone can't believe he is leaving school on Friday but in September he starts collage in Salford though."

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Sharon said: "Don't know why I thought this was someone I know with their son and ben shepard was just a random meet at a football game haha." Erin said: "A mini Ben is exactly what I need." Sue said: "Happy birthday Ben." Pauline said: "Happy 16th Birthday young Ben. I hope you've had an Amazing Day xx." Katie said: "Happy Birthday from The Hoppers."

Tina said: "Happy 16th birthday it is also my nephews 16th today." Angie said: "Happy birthday young Ben have a great and awesome time tonight. Xx." Marcelle said: "Happy birthday Ben !" Emily said: "And the best bro @katejcowan Happy Birthday Ben." Plat said: "Happy 16th birthday young man have a great day xx."

Kay said: "Lovely photos of you and your family Happy 16th birthday to Ben nephew." Former Sky Sports host and presenter Ben met wife Annie in Birmingham during his university days, and the pair have stayed together ever since.