Ben Shephard, the 51-year-old This Morning presenter, has opened up about his marriage to wife Annie, revealing that they lead “quite separate lives.” In a candid interview with the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, Shephard explained that Annie is “much more solitary” and often asks for space.
The couple, who have been married for over two decades and share two sons, Sam (21) and Jack (19), are preparing for the “imminent” empty-nest stage. Shephard noted that while he enjoys physical activities like jogging and golf, Annie prefers visiting art galleries and gardens. Despite their differences, he emphasised that Annie remains the “most important factor in our lives as a family.”
Shephard also became emotional on This Morning while discussing Jack's 19th birthday, recalling a friend's message about Annie holding Jack for the first time. The couple are now focusing on finding shared activities as they adjust to life without their children at home.
