BBC Breakfast host stunned as they’re plastered on a huge billboard in Times Square New York
A BBC Breakfast host was left shocked to see that his face made it to a billboard in Times Square.
The iconic landmark in New York is known for featuring huge digital ads on the side of skyscrapers.
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It is one of the busiest pedestrian centres in the world and also a focal point for US entertainment industries.
Ben Thompson, 43, responded with excitement after seeing the image on social media.
He wrote: “Times. Fricking. Square. See you in a couple of weeks New York!”
Fans flocked to the comments to compliment him on the huge achievement.
One person wrote: “That is seriously cool. Not sure how you’ll top that.”
Another gushed: “I’d be the same. That would be my profile banner pic forever on every social I have. Great stuff Ben.”
A third exclaimed: “This is amazing! Congratulations.”
The presenter from Burnley has a career with the BBC that spans over two decades.
He first began working with the company in 2001 when he took on a role at Radio Wales in Cardiff.
Whilst studying at university, Ben produced the network’s morning news programme, Good Morning Wales, and was then selected for a BBC Trainee Scheme.
After completing his degree in international business and French, and a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism, Ben moved to London and joined BBC News.
Ben worked for a few years as a producer before moving in front of the camera, working as a correspondent in the Middle East and, later, New York.
Now he is best known for being a presenter on BBC Breakfast.
He stepped down from hosting the show full time in 2021, but steps in regularly to cover colleague’s absences.